What happened next…

My mission was amazing. I met the greatest people, and had wonderful experiences. I learned so many things about the world, and myself. I cultivated an amazing relationship with my Heavenly Father and with Jesus Christ. I was quite blessed. It wasn't always great, I had some really hard times, but it made me a…

Apples – Quote

"You can count the seeds in a single apple, but you cannot count the apples in a single seed." - Unknown

Mission Call…

Ok, well we are at the third part on my life timeline. 1994 -1996 Washington Seattle Mission My bishop called me to serve a mission. It was an easy decision, "NO WAY!" I was in debt, but not terrible, I was only 20, though I had been on my own for a while which wasn't…

Our Strength – Poem

I wrote this after a dream I had. I feel it is powerful and wish it would have been true for me. (Not taking away from the strength today!) God bless women who fight and those that want to. God bless our loved ones that lend us strength when we need it.❤ Our Strength I…

Learning to be Happy..

So, we are at the second part of my life timeline. (found in The Return) 1992-1994 Learning the Gospel, Changing My Life So, after joining the church, which I have been blessed because of ever since, I began really enjoying who I was for the first time. I was still depressed, but didn't understand it…

The Worth of A Soul – Poem

The Worth of a Soul I saw the Man they spoke about; I saw Him almost pass me by. As I touched His robe ever slightly the feelings made me cry. He turned His attention unto me, unworthy of His time. He blessed my life with words of love I felt His joy with me…

I’m Fine – Poem

Sometime throughout this journey I have found the best way to deal with everything is to write poetry.  I have many things I write about, some is beautiful and spiritual. But sometimes, I need to write about the hard stuff too. For those of you who write as well, you know that writing can be…

Changing My Life Part 2 (The Rest of the Story…)

So.... The day before my baptism, my very good friend and her family invited me out to eat with them.  (Something I had done before.) We had a great time.  Then, before heading home, they talked to me about joining the church.  I had gone to church off and on throughout high school with them…

Changing My Life…

So, before I mentioned about wanting to talk about how I joined the church and my baptism.  I guess I will just get to it... So, in 1992, after graduation, I was living in an apartment with a friend.  She was slightly older and had friends that liked to drink, etc... But the parties she…

Happy Mother’s Day! – Poem

A Mother You can always tell where a mother is and where she will go, she showers you with hope and joy and praises as you grow. Her love is felt here and there, love is virtually everywhere, the happiness and guidance you receive is given through her care. You can feel the peace and…