Pure Joy...

 

Every member of the family has a unique role to play in the family unit. In every family these roles are different. A role that an aunt may play is that of helping parents getting along with their children. Much like grandparents, an aunt is not subjectively involved in what happens in the family. She is often able to see things in a more objective way. She also may be able to build relationships with her nieces and nephews and give them a place to get away from the family for a while. An aunt that is committed to her nieces and nephews can play an invaluable part in their lives. I love these two kids, as well as my little Buddha(Dilyn), Tatum, and Ryker. They light up my life in so many ways and they will forever be threaded into my heart!

Its time for a new start...

New Years is one of my favorite times of the year. It gives you a chance to change how you are living your life... A chance to set goals, achieve new heights, and make a new start. We all know that last year was a rough one for me and now that I look back on it I am glad things turned out the way they did. I have had a chance to learn more about myself and more about what I want out of life. Life is full of unexpectedness. It is something that cant be planned. As long as we do what is asked of us and what we know is right the pieces will all fall into place. I truly feel like the Lord has blessed me with everything I could possibly imagine. I have a wonderful family, great friends (who are basically family), and I also live in a wonderful country. The glass is half full for me this year my friends... and I feel like it is going to be a great one with wonderful opportunities!!!

Couldn't be happier...

It's amazing to me how fast life can turn around. I am literally bouncing off the walls... Midterms are almost over, my phone miraculously decided to work, I finally have a camera, and I am just over joyed with how things are working out for me. I have the most wonderful friends, a loving family, school is alright ha. At Institute on Friday the speaker said something along the lines of, "The things we pray for will be answered... we just need to be patient and wait because they are ON THE WAY!" This I know to be true. God is always there and knows what needs to happen in our lives so that we can become truly happy. I am so grateful for this AMAZING gospel and the simple pleasures it can bring each and every day.