a brief intermission

And so it goes with me and journal writing. I’m in the game…and then I sit out for a while. Thanks, Mom, for the little nudge I needed to get my thoughts and feelings out there again. It’s good for me. It’s therapeutic. I like to use my brain every once in a while but mostly I want to record my life as I’m seeing it now and to watch myself grow, learn, and evolve into the person the Lord is making me.

I received an email from a friend tonight that really rejuvenated me for some reason. A mission companion that made a great impact on me. Been thinking a lot about the mission lately and how that experience has influenced my life. I reflect on myself then, knowing I CAN be like that again on a different level. I am grateful for the sweet spiritual experiences that provide a foundation of faith, obedience, and desire to serve the Lord. There are moments when I truly do feel "carried away in the spirit" recalling places, people, fervent prayers, and testifying with all my heart. It’s those little glimpses into the past that teach me what I can become in the future.

So, what does the picture of Dallin and Jeff have to do with this entry? Everything! They are the reason I strive to be better on a daily basis.  They indirectly receive the benefits of my service as a missionary. Best of all– they bring me more happiness than I ever knew was possible!