I would like to share with you a story about the power of scriptures. So on Tuesday evening I learned that my 16 year old nephew, Spencer, has leukemia (acute myeloid leukemia).
The next morning for my scripture study I read Alma 26 (that just happened to be where I left off) and this is what I read in verses 35-37:
"yea, and my joy is carried away, even unto boasting in my God; for he has all power, all wisdom, and all understanding; he comprehendeth all things, and he is a merciful Being...yea, I say, blessed be the name of my God, who has been mindful of us, wanderers in a strange land... we see that God is mindful of every people, whatsoever land they may be in; yea, he numbereth his people, and his bowels of mercy are over all the earth. Now this is my joy, and my great thanksgiving; yea, and I will give thanks unto my God forever. Amen."
I feel like the Lord was telling me that He is aware of us and knows what we are going through. He sees the big picture and knows how to help us get through the tough times. He is a God of love and mercy!
P.S. Spence started chemotherapy today and he is being strong and of good courage. He rocks!
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Thursday, January 5, 2012
That Was Hilarious!
I found some funny quotes on http://www.great-quotes.com/funny_quotes.htm I don't know why but this website just really made me laugh tonight. I would like to share some of the quotes that I really liked :)
"Sometimes the road less traveled is less traveled for a reason." Jerry Seinfeld
"I have enough money to last me the rest of my life, unless I buy something." Jackie Mason
"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." Albert Einstein
"Love at first sight is possible, but it pays to take a second look." Author Unknown
Always forgive your enemies - nothing annoys them so much." Oscar Wilde
Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else." Margaret Mead
"I've never been married, but I tell people I'm divorced so they won't think something's wrong with me."
Elayne Boosler
I hope you enjoyed these quotes as much as I did and if you would like to see more go to the website above. The end.
"Sometimes the road less traveled is less traveled for a reason." Jerry Seinfeld
"I have enough money to last me the rest of my life, unless I buy something." Jackie Mason
"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." Albert Einstein
"Love at first sight is possible, but it pays to take a second look." Author Unknown
Always forgive your enemies - nothing annoys them so much." Oscar Wilde
Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else." Margaret Mead
"I've never been married, but I tell people I'm divorced so they won't think something's wrong with me."
Elayne Boosler
I hope you enjoyed these quotes as much as I did and if you would like to see more go to the website above. The end.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
My Family!
Here's a journal entry from last week.
"Recently I have had an overwhelming feeling of gratitude for my family and their love and support and generosity and kindness and patience toward me. I know my family loves me and that means more that I can express in words. I love my family so much and I could never thank Heavenly Father enough for sending me to this family, my family. I am so grateful for my family."
The end.
"Recently I have had an overwhelming feeling of gratitude for my family and their love and support and generosity and kindness and patience toward me. I know my family loves me and that means more that I can express in words. I love my family so much and I could never thank Heavenly Father enough for sending me to this family, my family. I am so grateful for my family."
Saturday, December 31, 2011
It's Almost 2012 and Things I've Done This Year!
Time flies. I almost cannot say that last year in Taiwan I did (fill in the blank). And that's so weird to me. This past year has gone by so fast, but yet at times so slow. Time is weird. That is all I have to say about that ;)
But I would like to reminisce about some of the things I've done this past year.
1. I returned from Taiwan in January after teaching English to children there for 6 months.
2. I visited Kristina in Southern California for 2 weeks after getting back from Taiwan and contemplated moving there, but alas I did not feel like I should.
3. I started cleaning out my room at Dad and Mom's house and threw away and donated a lot of stuff. (But I still have a lot more to go through, which will have to wait until I visit again.)
4. I searched for a job wherever I could find one. I was mainly looking in places where family lived. Minnesota, Southern California, Northern California, Virginia.
5. At the end of February I got a job interview in Virginia at the Center for Population Economics. At the beginning of March I got the job offer to work for them. I accepted!
6. I flew myself and Matt back to Utah. I packed up my stuff and Matt helped me drive the car to Virginia.
7. I arrived in Virginia and stayed with Lara and Glen for a month or two until I found a place with LDS roommates 5 miles from my work, 3 miles from Lara and Glen's house, and 1.5 miles from a metro stop.
8. I settled into my new place.
9. Heather and Tim came to visit in June and we visited Charlottesville and it was awesome! We went to UVA campus and Ash-Lawn Highland. (It was my first time ever in Charlottesville and I was super excited!)
10. I discovered Meadowlark Gardens in Vienna and it became a sanctuary and a place for me to commune with nature and be by myself. I bought a year pass and it has paid for itself numerous times over.
11. I fell in love with Wolf Trap. I saw the Mormon Tabernacle Choir perform there in June and went to two more shows there in the summer (Brian Stokes Mitchell and the National Symphony Orchestra and Peter Pan).
12. I felt my first earthquake ever. It was a 5.9 quake and I was at work when it happened.
13. In October, I finally got to visit Monticello in Charlottesville and fell in love!
14. I saw "Hamlet" and "The Importance of Being Ernest" at a Shakespeare theater in Staunton, VA. I got to watch live on the big screen "Tosca" and "Phantom of the Opera." I saw live at the Kennedy Center "Wicked" and "Les Miserables." They were all awesome!
15. For my 28th birthday in October, I went to Disney on Ice, princess-themed, dressed as a princess with fancy dress and all. (It was my first time ever to Disney on Ice.) It rocked!
16. I went to the National Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse in front of the White House.
17. I saw "A Christmas Carol" at Ford's Theater and "Much Ado About Nothing" at the Shakespeare Theater in downtown D.C.
18. I visited Mount Vernon for the first time ever and bought a year pass.
Happy New Year! May it be an amazing year!
But I would like to reminisce about some of the things I've done this past year.
1. I returned from Taiwan in January after teaching English to children there for 6 months.
2. I visited Kristina in Southern California for 2 weeks after getting back from Taiwan and contemplated moving there, but alas I did not feel like I should.
3. I started cleaning out my room at Dad and Mom's house and threw away and donated a lot of stuff. (But I still have a lot more to go through, which will have to wait until I visit again.)
4. I searched for a job wherever I could find one. I was mainly looking in places where family lived. Minnesota, Southern California, Northern California, Virginia.
5. At the end of February I got a job interview in Virginia at the Center for Population Economics. At the beginning of March I got the job offer to work for them. I accepted!
6. I flew myself and Matt back to Utah. I packed up my stuff and Matt helped me drive the car to Virginia.
7. I arrived in Virginia and stayed with Lara and Glen for a month or two until I found a place with LDS roommates 5 miles from my work, 3 miles from Lara and Glen's house, and 1.5 miles from a metro stop.
8. I settled into my new place.
9. Heather and Tim came to visit in June and we visited Charlottesville and it was awesome! We went to UVA campus and Ash-Lawn Highland. (It was my first time ever in Charlottesville and I was super excited!)
10. I discovered Meadowlark Gardens in Vienna and it became a sanctuary and a place for me to commune with nature and be by myself. I bought a year pass and it has paid for itself numerous times over.
11. I fell in love with Wolf Trap. I saw the Mormon Tabernacle Choir perform there in June and went to two more shows there in the summer (Brian Stokes Mitchell and the National Symphony Orchestra and Peter Pan).
12. I felt my first earthquake ever. It was a 5.9 quake and I was at work when it happened.
13. In October, I finally got to visit Monticello in Charlottesville and fell in love!
14. I saw "Hamlet" and "The Importance of Being Ernest" at a Shakespeare theater in Staunton, VA. I got to watch live on the big screen "Tosca" and "Phantom of the Opera." I saw live at the Kennedy Center "Wicked" and "Les Miserables." They were all awesome!
15. For my 28th birthday in October, I went to Disney on Ice, princess-themed, dressed as a princess with fancy dress and all. (It was my first time ever to Disney on Ice.) It rocked!
16. I went to the National Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse in front of the White House.
17. I saw "A Christmas Carol" at Ford's Theater and "Much Ado About Nothing" at the Shakespeare Theater in downtown D.C.
18. I visited Mount Vernon for the first time ever and bought a year pass.
Happy New Year! May it be an amazing year!
Thursday, December 29, 2011
The Clementine Post.
Clementines are awesome because they are small, easy to eat, and healthy.
The end.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Come to Bethlehem...
And see Him whose birth the angels sing; come adore on bended knee Christ the Lord, the newborn king.
(Angels We Have Heard on High)
Joy to the World, the Lord is come; Let earth receive her king!
(Joy to the World)
O, come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant! Oh, come ye, oh, come ye to Bethlehem.
(O, come, all ye faithful)
Hark! the herald angels sing. Glory to the newborn king!
(Hark! The Herald Angels Sing)
Hail! the heav'n-born Prince of Peace! Hail! the Son of Righteousness! Light and life to all He brings, Ris'n with healing in His wings.
(Hark! The Herald Angels Sing)
I love music! I especially love Christmas music! May we all remember the true meaning of Christmas! Let us remember the Savior's birth and life and Atonement. Let us serve and love one another with selflessness!
(Angels We Have Heard on High)
Joy to the World, the Lord is come; Let earth receive her king!
(Joy to the World)
O, come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant! Oh, come ye, oh, come ye to Bethlehem.
(O, come, all ye faithful)
Hark! the herald angels sing. Glory to the newborn king!
(Hark! The Herald Angels Sing)
Hail! the heav'n-born Prince of Peace! Hail! the Son of Righteousness! Light and life to all He brings, Ris'n with healing in His wings.
(Hark! The Herald Angels Sing)
I love music! I especially love Christmas music! May we all remember the true meaning of Christmas! Let us remember the Savior's birth and life and Atonement. Let us serve and love one another with selflessness!
Merry Christmas!
Friday, December 16, 2011
A Christmas Carol!
What a way to get into the Christmas spirit, an awesome production of "A Christmas Carol" at Ford's Theater in downtown Washington D.C.!
The show was lovely! It had me laughing and crying and remembering the real reason for Christmas!
This was the opening set for the play. During the set changes, the actors sang Christmas carols which made me happy! It added to the Christmas feeling.
That decorated box seat to the right is where Lincoln got shot.
I love "A Christmas Carol!" It teaches us that loving and serving and helping others really is the reason for the Christmas season (and life in general). (Of course the main reason for Christmas is to honor and remember the Savior and His life and His teachings and His Atonement and oh what a glorious reason to celebrate!)
But back to the play, it was so good! Here are some of the things I learned from the play on Tuesday. What has passed is past and we cannot change it. Do not dwell on the past but learn from it.
Be happy! Love, serve, live life, and be grateful for that which we have now. Life is precious!
It is never too late to change! We can start today to do what's right and to be happy!
The group I went with to the play. Nani, Mark, Jessica, Sara, Rich, Kara, Tana (minus Kelly and John who weren't there yet at this point). What an awesome group!
My self-portrait shot!
And another shot of me just for the fun of it :)
I am so grateful for being able to see this play and for the Christmas season! I am grateful for the life of our Savior, Jesus Christ and His example and that through Him we can return to live with our Heavenly Father again. What a blessing to have this knowledge!
John 3:16-17
The show was lovely! It had me laughing and crying and remembering the real reason for Christmas!
I love "A Christmas Carol!" It teaches us that loving and serving and helping others really is the reason for the Christmas season (and life in general). (Of course the main reason for Christmas is to honor and remember the Savior and His life and His teachings and His Atonement and oh what a glorious reason to celebrate!)
But back to the play, it was so good! Here are some of the things I learned from the play on Tuesday. What has passed is past and we cannot change it. Do not dwell on the past but learn from it.
Be happy! Love, serve, live life, and be grateful for that which we have now. Life is precious!
It is never too late to change! We can start today to do what's right and to be happy!
I am so grateful for being able to see this play and for the Christmas season! I am grateful for the life of our Savior, Jesus Christ and His example and that through Him we can return to live with our Heavenly Father again. What a blessing to have this knowledge!
John 3:16-17
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