Bring It On

It is truly amazing how much a life can change in a year.  

For example, not that long ago I was engaged and planning a wedding while still going to school.  Now I'm flyin solo and actually loving it!  It has been nice to focus on school and my family.  Yes, there are bad days.  Times when the day can pass and I didn't even try to get out of bed.  Some times I stay up late and cry over the future that was lost. I beg the clouds "Why me? What did I do to deserve this pain?"  I know that God has a plan for me and that every thing will work out in the end, it is just getting to the end that can be tricky at times.

Family. ily. I love you.  It's true.  I love my family more than anything!  They are my foundation.  And like every family some times even a single look from one of them pushes a button.  Still, I look forward to every single Sunday Dinner.  Nothing can compare with the joys of sitting around in a big circle, eating and talking about the important things in our lives.  Watching all the little kids running around is always fun as well, even though it makes me feel old when I can't keep up with them... There is also the family that I don't get to see every Sunday but they are just as important to me.  We are a family that is forever.

My roommates have brought a new kind of crazy into my life!  Some days it rocks... other days... not so much.  Either way I look forward to every day with them, it's never boring that's for sure! on my own is crazy in of itself.  Like I said, my roommates have brought a new form of crazy into my life.  I live with 3 girls that I never knew before and if you know me at all you understand just how crazy it is that we all live together and get along!  I love those girls!  And even in these few months we have all grown so much.

I'll be right honest with you all.  I was inactive for a good part of my life but now I'm strong in the Church, stronger than I have ever been.  I read my scriptures and for once in my life I have a testimony.  I know the trials that I have faced were for my benefit even if I couldn't understand why.  I have finally let go of my stubborn pride (as much as possible) and I'm leaving my life in His hands.  He has better plans than I do anyway. ;)

 

11 years ago I was sitting in class with my friends watching those towers.  We all sat in silence and wondered what waited for us in the coming months.    

A year ago I was in my first month of school and wondering where to go next.

I never would have dreamed I would be standing where I am today.  So all I have to say to the next year for America and myself is, Bring It On!