Our Savior's Love

It is official.  I am the least of the least when it comes to coordination.  I used to like to think that I'm super coordinated and skilled in everything that I did or tried, but it just wasn't meant to be....

HAHA kidding. I've always known that I'm a clutz.  I've survived two injuries in the past month...dodging surgery for both.  First torn muscles in my rotator cuff, only to heal just before a torn ligament in my foot and potentially some tendon damage and possibly (but probably not) a fracture.  Like what?!  I just want to have fun!  But for me, fun comes at a price, and most of the time I still think it's worth it.

Sledding at Rylie's cabin: 

Dangerous but funner than fun, and more than worth the injury and pain.  A damaged shoulder is quite insignificant and, for me, was a quick simple fix.  Nothing too big. However, people still cared.  They would always ask me how my shoulder was doing, when it would be better, if I was in pain or needed anything.  Even strangers that I had never talked to before.  

Nerf Gun Wars: 

Dangerous, but only if you're me.  Who breaks their foot at a nerf gun war??? Like seriously? SO fun.  I love nerf gun wars, but this one just wasn't worth it.  First of all, I lost one of my guns in all the commotion, and second of all, I BROKE MY FOOT. Did I mention that I broke my foot at a nerf gun war? Yeah. Retarded. (Okay okay, technically I didn't "break" my foot...I tore a ligament.  but it's so much easier to say I broke it, so we'll stick with that).

Once again, people cared.  I felt an overwhelming amount of support from the minute I broke my foot on.  People stuck with me, helped calm me down, tried to ease the pain or help make me comfortable.  Abby Gale and Martha Beh were HILARIOUS and kept me laughing through the pain and embarrassing tears (according to my mom I was crying pretty darn hard.  Can I hide in a hole forever now? k thanks.).  Angi and Capri kept me calm and packed my clothes so I could go home.  Jimmy and Derek gave me a blessing which was beyond comforting and helpful (GO PRIESTHOOD!  That blessing has stuck with me and helped me through this entire week).  There were a few other people there who I don't even know... Not even their names.  But they got me ice and medicine and water and whatever else I needed.

The first half of the week, THEY DIDN'T STOP! People kept caring, and helping, and asking, and praying.  I was on crutches for the first five days.  For the record, crutches SUCK.  They are simply the worst. For me, though, they weren't so bad. Because people cared.  Strangers would run ahead of me to catch the door.  Other strangers would tell me they hope I get better soon.  My roommate Miranda offered me rides to places, Angi walked slower than a snail with me while I crutched around campus.  People kept asking me how much long
er on the crutches, and how my foot was doing.  Shay made me dinner! People offered to carry  my backpack for me.  The list goes ON and ON.

People were so so nice.  There ARE good people in the world.  There were a few instances where I was really unimpressed.  But the good people are there.  The Christ-like help and support I've received over the past week- the past MONTH is overwhelming.  It is a reminder that I do have a Heavenly Father, and a savior, Jesus Christ.  I saw his hand in my life more in the past month than at any other time in my life, and it was all through his very children. God loves me, and he loves you, and through me and you others can see it.

The Funnest of Funs.

It's seriously been the longest, best, worst two weeks of my entire life. That makes no sense to anybody but in my mind it totally does. It's the end of the second week of my second semester of college.

First of all, the Sunday night after Christmas break, when Rylie came to pick me up so we could head back to Ephraim, I was literally in tears because I didn't want to go back. I loved my first semester of college, but with all the drama that had gone down just before the break, and even the drama during the break (which was 100% the silliest and most pointless thing ever), I wanted to be anywhere but Ephraim.

So the first week of this semester I spent in tears and stressed, but I learned to let go of my grudges and be content. So along with all the frustrations of trying to become a happy person besides my circumstances, I forced myself through the week. That weekend, I had been invited to spend at rylies cabin with some of my favorite people in this whole world. Capri, Lydia, Rylie, and then some boys that I didn't know as well...but it was seriously the best weekend EVER. Even though I crashed on my sled (such a me thing to do) and did something to my shoulder...

So there's a picture of all of us at the cabin (yes, I laugh every time I look at this picture. I look like a retard! My arm, for one, and let's not even talk about my hair).

I ended the week in the best way possible. We got a chance to sing in the CES fireside! Capri played piano. She's so good! This is Capri, me, Lydia, and her brother Hayden.

This past week has been hard, but also fun. I've had to do everything with my left hand, and one arm. I'm getting an MRI this weekend to see what the real damage is. Fingers crossed that it's nothing too horrible!

This week, I also became really good friends with my roommate Kylie. I seriously love her SO MUCH. Haha we're ALWAYS laughing and having so much fun together.

So after two of the worst and best weeks of my life, I'm just grateful for all of my great friends. They are theeee finest of the fine and funnest of the fun. :)

Gay marriage

The subject of gay marriage has infected my mind due to the recent events regarding gay marriage in Utah. Yes, I am LDS, and yes, it does effect my opinion on the matter. NO. The church did not decide the way I feel about it, I did. My testimony of the church did have an effect on the way I see it, but my opinion is my opinion.

So many people have such strong opinions about gay marriage that for a very long time I wasn't sure how I felt about certain things. I knew that I didn't support gay marriage, but at the same time I knew that gay people deserved the same respect as anyone else. I wasn't sure how to express my beliefs without "getting my hands in other people's business". I also wasn't really certain how gay marriage would effect me personally seeing how I'm not gay, and will never marry a girl (the thought truly disturbs me).

There were a few things I did know. I knew my testimony of the church, and my testimony of obedience. I have also been commanded to love everyone, and to hate the sin but love the sinner. I know by mere common sense that marriage was intended by God to be between a man and woman (since, you know, only a man and a woman can naturally make a baby). God's plan was intended to bring us happiness, and that's why it's called "The Plan of Happiness". I believe that gay marriage does not bring the eternal happiness I am searching for. I know, with my whole heart and mind that God has a plan for each of us, and gay marriage was not intended to be a part of that eternal plan.

So to put it simply: I do not support gay marriage. However, I can't make decisions for other people. If someone wants to marry another of the same sex, I can't control that. But I know that that decision will not bring them eternal happiness. I can disapprove of the act itself without disapproving the person. Love the sinner, hate the sin.

Christmas gifting

Every year, we draw names from the members of our family (with the exception of mom and dad) and we each buy a gift for the individual whose name we drew out of the bowl. This year I drew Amanda's name, and it took me FOREVER to decide what to give her (seriously, it took me way too long). Well on Saturday I made the insane decision to put my homemaker skills to the test and sew her an apron. Yeah.

For the record, I will probably be the worst mom ever because really the only thing I can cook is mac and cheese from a box. Hahaha. I'm really super terrible at all the motherly things that girls are supposed to be good at, so this was kinda fun for me..NOT.

I'm pretty sure that the first half of this apron process was a complete JOKE. I couldn't even figure out how to work the freakin sewing machine. But FEAR NOT. With some help from my amazing wonderful mother I was able to get my act together and actually sew an apron.

I finally finished it! (Just don't look super close at it, I'll be embarrassed). Either way, I decided that it's really the thought that counts, right? Either way, I'm anxious to see how long this apron lasts....I'm pretty proud of the fact that I actually completed something worthwhile with my own two hands, even if it does look terrible. I truly am excited to give it to Amanda. :) it is the spirit of giving this Christmas season that keeps the world bright and cheery, after all!

Siblings

I'm hoooooooome!! And I survived my first semester at college! I never thought it would end! It was so fun, but it ended at just the right time. I am more than happy to finally be home with my family. Last night I got to spend some time with my goofy little sister Samantha and my bff Katelyn and her cousin Alec. It was the best night I have had in a long time, and thanks to samanthas witty jokes and silly personality I had a lot of good laughs. :) today I've been messing around with Vanessa and AustinRyan. Basically we are a big group of weirdos and we like to call each other family. It's fine. I guess that's why we get along so well. (No, we don't always get along. It's like family 101; all siblings fight).

Anyways. I LOVE them a whooooole bunch:)

Also one more thing. I've never worn a beanie before because my hair has always been too short. But it's Soooo long right now! I can wear hats!!!!

Ramen

Quick blog post.

Sometimes a girl just needs a dandy bowl of Ramen to keep her sane.

That....and a hug maybe. Possibly some chocolate, and some depressing, relatable music.

Sometimes when she's feeling stressed or worried, or when she's anticipating something that she doesn't want to happen, that's all she needs to keep her calm.

The Last Supper

Today was amazing. It almost feels like it was a miracle. All 10 of our roommates were home, and after church we all went crazy cleaning for our cleaning check while sweet angel Miranda made us dinner. We had a roommate dinner together and it was so fun! While we cleaned we got along and listened to Christmas music. Dinner was a blast and it was the first time we were really all together and we really all got along.

Unfortunately the sweet moments with my lovely roommates didn't last long. Half of us went to the stake center to watch the first presidency Christmas broadcast and half of us watched it on our little t.v. 

After that I headed over to apartment B5 at Snow Gardens. My favorite people live there, and if I could move in with them I would! At the same time, though, I have loved my experience here at snow lodge with 9 of my other favorite people ever.

We went to the 80th annual performance of The Messiah to watch Lydia sing, and afterwards we just talked and enjoyed ourselves. THEN I found my best fwend Angi and she told me that people were going to my apartment to watch seventeen Miracles and eat treats. So all together it has been a seriously wonderful day. I hung out with people I've been wanting to hang out with for a LONG time, and I got lots of yummy food and happy company.

I've still had some issues tonight with certain people, but I think right now it's just one sided, and I don't feel like I should complain about it on my happy blog. Anyways, it's been a great Sunday and Last Supper with my roommates!

Also, today is actually Monday and I forgot to post this yesterday Soooo.......