What a week. The past few days I've thought "man, I need to blog!" but it simply didn't happen. Now it's finally happening! I am relying on my journal entries to remind myself of what happened each day...
November 12
Grateful for good companions from the mission. I had lunch with Sister Quist on campus- and it felt like old times. She and I were companions for Christmas 2 years ago! How time flies! I'm grateful that she was patient with me when we were companions and that she suggested we get together.
Also- grateful for Hercules. I watched it with my friends that night, and realized all the parallels to the gospel. Especially the moment when Hercules is sincerely questioning his identity and he kneels in sincere prayer- I thought of how that resembles Joseph Smith when he knelt in the Sacred Grove. And both received miraculous answers... except Joseph Smith actually did see God and Jesus Christ, and Hercules is a myth. I also enjoy Hercules' sacrifice on behalf of Meg, that reminded me of Christ and His Atonement.
November 13
Grateful for Savior of the World and Carissa and Deanna! I went to see Deanna perform in the Conference Center production of Savior of the World- it was so beautiful and brought back a flood of memories from performing in the show in Tacoma back in 2005. I love the music and message: If we want to follow Jesus Christ, we must be willing to be witnesses of Him and invite others to know of Him. That's what angels invited the shepherds to do after seeing the newborn Christ, and that's what Christ invited his apostles to do after His resurrection- "Feed my sheep."
November 14
Grateful for church leaders. I was able to attend a regional Relief Society training meeting with Sister Burton, the newly called Relief Society General President, and she was phenomenal. She had such a spirit of love about her. At General Conference, she invited everyone to "First Observe, Then Serve" their fellow men. And isn't that so true? We need to notice the way that people need help most, and serve according to their needs.
November 15
Grateful for priesthood blessings. I was struggling on Thursday and needed a boost. Priesthood blessings can be given when you are feeling sick, or need comfort or counsel. I know that priesthood blessings work and they help me in my day to day struggles.
November 16
Grateful that airline ticket prices aren't too high from SLC- SEA! At the very last minute when I was supposed to drive home to Washington for Thanksgiving with Sarah and Jordan, I got SUPER sick. Like mega sick. And the thought of being in a long car ride made me feel even more sick. So I got online and found awesome airline tickets for $140 back to WA, and bought my ticket for this coming Monday. I love you Southwest Airlines.
November 17
I am grateful for my job. I've been sick all morning... well, all day, actually. And despite that, I could still have enough energy to get on my laptop and do some transcribing for 3 hours. What a wonderful, flexible job! My office is closed today, but I could still work. What a blessing.
November 12
Grateful for good companions from the mission. I had lunch with Sister Quist on campus- and it felt like old times. She and I were companions for Christmas 2 years ago! How time flies! I'm grateful that she was patient with me when we were companions and that she suggested we get together.
Also- grateful for Hercules. I watched it with my friends that night, and realized all the parallels to the gospel. Especially the moment when Hercules is sincerely questioning his identity and he kneels in sincere prayer- I thought of how that resembles Joseph Smith when he knelt in the Sacred Grove. And both received miraculous answers... except Joseph Smith actually did see God and Jesus Christ, and Hercules is a myth. I also enjoy Hercules' sacrifice on behalf of Meg, that reminded me of Christ and His Atonement.
November 13
Grateful for Savior of the World and Carissa and Deanna! I went to see Deanna perform in the Conference Center production of Savior of the World- it was so beautiful and brought back a flood of memories from performing in the show in Tacoma back in 2005. I love the music and message: If we want to follow Jesus Christ, we must be willing to be witnesses of Him and invite others to know of Him. That's what angels invited the shepherds to do after seeing the newborn Christ, and that's what Christ invited his apostles to do after His resurrection- "Feed my sheep."
November 14
Grateful for church leaders. I was able to attend a regional Relief Society training meeting with Sister Burton, the newly called Relief Society General President, and she was phenomenal. She had such a spirit of love about her. At General Conference, she invited everyone to "First Observe, Then Serve" their fellow men. And isn't that so true? We need to notice the way that people need help most, and serve according to their needs.
November 15
Grateful for priesthood blessings. I was struggling on Thursday and needed a boost. Priesthood blessings can be given when you are feeling sick, or need comfort or counsel. I know that priesthood blessings work and they help me in my day to day struggles.
November 16
Grateful that airline ticket prices aren't too high from SLC- SEA! At the very last minute when I was supposed to drive home to Washington for Thanksgiving with Sarah and Jordan, I got SUPER sick. Like mega sick. And the thought of being in a long car ride made me feel even more sick. So I got online and found awesome airline tickets for $140 back to WA, and bought my ticket for this coming Monday. I love you Southwest Airlines.
November 17
I am grateful for my job. I've been sick all morning... well, all day, actually. And despite that, I could still have enough energy to get on my laptop and do some transcribing for 3 hours. What a wonderful, flexible job! My office is closed today, but I could still work. What a blessing.
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