NieNie

For Girl's Camp this year, the stake's theme was "Happily Ever After". Each ward chose a temple as our 'castle' and a woman who demonstrated the value that we had. My ward represented virtue and our lovely princess was Stephanie Nielson! For those of you who don't know who she is, look up her story and read her blog (her blog is listed to the right: NieNie). She is such an inspiration and a huge example of faith. We have grown to love her so much as we continued to learn about her life and her stories.

As a part of camp, each ward made a book about their princess to share with the rest of the stake. Me and two other girls in my ward decided to make a handmade book then print copies of it for each girl and all of our leaders. The real book would then be delivered to Stephanie! Well... Today we got to meet her!! :D She had just come home from church and we were standing on her porch, but she was still so glad to meet us! She gave us all a hug and her smile just glowed with happiness. I am so happy we got to meet her!

Zoe, Ari, me, Stephanie (NieNie), Gabby, Sister Cole, Mia & Sophie

What a beautiful and inspiring woman she is!

Heaven Is Never Far Away

"I know that my Redeemer lives. What comfort this sweet sentence gives."

Today was hard. I am hurting and overwhelmed. Losing a friend is never easy... I miss his friendship already but I know it is better for the both of us to part ways. Our paths crossed for a reason... I am just trying to figure out why they did. 

Heavenly Father, are you really there? And do you hear and answer every child's prayer? Some say that Heaven is far away, but I feel it close around me as I pray.

Temple Trips

If anyone ever wants to do a temple trip, just call me and we'll go! :)

October 6, 2012

Shoes to Fill

Ballroom has been a big passion of mine for a few years now. I tried out for the high school's team every year and last year I made it to call-backs! My excitement abruptly stopped when I found out I didn't make the team this year... But I knew there had to be a reason. I really feel strongly that Heavenly Father has a different path for me. Even though I really wanted to make the team the Lord knew what I needed. One of my favorite Conference talks is by D. Todd Chritofferson and it's called "As Many As I Love, I Will Rebuke and Chasten". It has really helped me get through this trial.

Fast forward to now. I was listening to some music just a bit ago and it sparked some memories. Remembering my dance shoes just sitting in my closet, I decided to put them on. It may sound a bit silly but I started to cry... I miss dance much more than I let myself believe. It was a huge outlet for me. I don't let myself think about it too much for too long otherwise I just start to feel down. But I know that Heavenly Father needed me somewhere else. He needed me to go through this trial and I have learned so much from it! I just want you all to know that even if you get thrown down you can get back up again. It takes a lot of heart, and a lot of faith, but you will get there. Don't ever give up!