At my work, we have daily missionary devotionals every morning. During these devotionals, a spiritual thought or scripture is given. Yesterday, one of my co-workers gave the spiritual thought. Since we work for the Family History Department, her thought was motivated by her love of the story of LDS President Wilford Woodruff doing the temple work for our Founding Fathers in the St. George temple. Then she told the following story about George Washington during the French and Indian War in 1755.
The Lord protected this man because he knew that Washington was going to play a pivotal role in our country's founding. Without him who knows what direction our country would have taken. The Indian Chief realized that this man was truly protected by the power of God. Washington realized this too and always told how this story helped confirm that God has given him a great calling in this life. And what is sad is that this story was taught in our schools 1934 and then it was removed because heaven forbid we teach our children that God does exist and performs miracles. Washington believed in the Lord. The Lord protected him and others witnesses this protection. He never forgot what happened to him that day during the French and Indian War and we should not either. Maybe it is time for our country to remember the Lord's pivotal role in our country's founding. We should not be taking stories like this out of our textbooks. What would Washington think? It was one of the most pivotal moments of his life and now people just want to sweep it under the rug.
God exists. I have a strong testimony of his divine power and protection. He always provides me with guidance and protection. I love him!
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Settling in...
It seems like I have lived in Salt Lake City for longer than three weeks. And that is a real good sign for me because I know without a doubt this is where I am suppose to be. Though moving up here was crazy and hectic, I am settling in quite nicely. I arrived up here on a Friday, moved into my new place on Saturday, and began work on Monday. How did I do this? Well... I had help. My sister, brother-in-law, and mom were great. They helped move my boxes and unpack. Renee was awesome and such a trooper. On the Saturday of my move-in, she went with me when I bought my bed. As I wanted to get my bed that day so I could sleep in on it that night, we told the sales guy we would pick it up from the warehouse. If you are wondering where my brother-in-law was, he woke up sick Saturday. We got my sister's truck and went to pick up the bed. It just barely fit into her the bed of her truck, but we made it back to my house with it and the moved it in. Also, when I purchased my bed, I got a free XBox 360 with it. Truthfully, I did not really want it because I am not a big video game player. So Renee happily took it off my hands and now it resides happily in her house. Lewis and she have given it a great home and lots of love.
In Salt Lake, I live with two other girls in the basement apartment of a nice house. My room looks out to the backyard and I have plenty of sunlight. I love it though we have deer that like to wander around the property. One night when I came home one scared me when it jumped out of the bushes. Also, I have woken up to one eating apples from the tree outside my window in the morning. Hopefully, I never hit one! My new roommates are fantastic and we get along well. One works at a bakery. She has a degree in culinary arts and she always brings back cookies that are so good. My other roommates goes to University of Utah and is working on two Masters'. We have a lot of fun together. My singles' ward out here is amazing. It is full of singles who are either in graduate school or working. My new Bishop is wonderful. He is so understanding and compassionate.
I love my new job. I am constantly learning everyday though some days can be a little overwhelming, but I work with a great team. The one part of my job that I love more than anything else is working with missionaries, especially, missionary couples. They have taught me so much about service and love. There is one particular sister I have really bonded with. Everyday, she checks in with me to make sure I am doing okay and gives me a hug. I am well cared for and happy. I am right where I am meant to be. Everything has gone so seamlessly. And though this should scare me, it does not. I am thankful for how everything has worked out. The spirit has confirmed that I am on the right path.
For so awhile there, I was worried about where my life was going. It stressed me out, but my mom was right all the time. She told me to be patient and that things would work out for me. She let me feel what I needed to feel and never told me it was wrong or how to feel. Instead, she focused on understanding why I felt that way and always listened when I needed somebody to talk too. Thanks mom!
I'm glad to be settling in so well. I love that I have health insurance and a good salary. I am thankful for a wonderful and supportive family and friends.
In Salt Lake, I live with two other girls in the basement apartment of a nice house. My room looks out to the backyard and I have plenty of sunlight. I love it though we have deer that like to wander around the property. One night when I came home one scared me when it jumped out of the bushes. Also, I have woken up to one eating apples from the tree outside my window in the morning. Hopefully, I never hit one! My new roommates are fantastic and we get along well. One works at a bakery. She has a degree in culinary arts and she always brings back cookies that are so good. My other roommates goes to University of Utah and is working on two Masters'. We have a lot of fun together. My singles' ward out here is amazing. It is full of singles who are either in graduate school or working. My new Bishop is wonderful. He is so understanding and compassionate.
The view from my window
I love my new job. I am constantly learning everyday though some days can be a little overwhelming, but I work with a great team. The one part of my job that I love more than anything else is working with missionaries, especially, missionary couples. They have taught me so much about service and love. There is one particular sister I have really bonded with. Everyday, she checks in with me to make sure I am doing okay and gives me a hug. I am well cared for and happy. I am right where I am meant to be. Everything has gone so seamlessly. And though this should scare me, it does not. I am thankful for how everything has worked out. The spirit has confirmed that I am on the right path.
For so awhile there, I was worried about where my life was going. It stressed me out, but my mom was right all the time. She told me to be patient and that things would work out for me. She let me feel what I needed to feel and never told me it was wrong or how to feel. Instead, she focused on understanding why I felt that way and always listened when I needed somebody to talk too. Thanks mom!
I'm glad to be settling in so well. I love that I have health insurance and a good salary. I am thankful for a wonderful and supportive family and friends.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday to my wonderful sister Renee! I know you wish you were spending it hugging a giant yellow macaroni noodle again in Boston. Just kidding. Have a wonderful day with lots of cake. You are the best wife, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend. I am so glad you are my sister and my best friend (and I am very happy that we now know only live 10 minutes from each other). Thanks for always listening and always being there when you are needed. You are amazing. Happy Birthday!!! I love you. Plus, I decided to include some fun photos to show everyone how awesome you are!!! Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday!
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