Devotional

I just went to devotional and sat to the right of the section for people who are deaf and got to watch the whole thing in sign language as well. I am so thankful for my hearing! It was an awesome experience and makes me want to learn more sign language. During the hymn Where Can I Turn For Peace it hit me how thankful I really am for music. I am going to try to do better at not taking advantage of this blessing.

First Week

Emily has mad skills at juggling! [This is what we do late at night instead of sleeping!]

Samantha [Texas], Emily [Utah], Ashley [Utah], Me

I am done with the first week of the semester! Technically it wasn't a full week because we didn't have school last Monday, but I had class today so it works out! My classes should be good and I can't wait until I feel like I am more in the swing of things. Last week was a rough one because of all of the classes starting so it will be nice as they each start to go at their own pace because I think I can only read 200 textbook pages a week once!

I was also privileged to receive a calling this past week! This semester I am one of the FHE coordinators. The guy that is with me, Steven, I have actually known since my first semester up here and he is so fun. We had our first Ward Council last Thursday and on Sunday the majority of the ward was put into their callings. For my calling we organized the FHE groups (possible future eternal companions), and called FHE mom and dads.

Steven and I decided to do a semester long contest with games from the new TV show 'Minute to Win it.' We picked 6 games to give them so the groups know what to practice throughout the semester and then at our closing social at the Bishop's cabin we are going to do a big competition. Tonight for our opening social we did the game Junk in the Trunk. It was so funny! The bishopric did it first, it was great. 8 ping pong balls in a tissue box attached to a belt on your back and you have to shake it to get them out! It was so funny! It was also a great ice breaker for the start of the semester!

I definitely feel like I hit the ground running this semester with classes, as well as actually running. Ashley and I went out the other day and I was so impressed at how much of my endurance I already have back! I am excited for this semester and know it is going to be so much fun!

Enjoy the Journey.

PraYer

On Sunday in Relief Society and in the fireside that I went to that night they talked about prayer. I was so thankful for this reminder to do better in saying my prayers. I am so thankful for prayer and know that it works! I know that my prayers are heard and that Heavenly Father DOES answer prayers, when you need them the most, not when you THINK you need them most. I am so thankful for the change of pace in my life lately. I almost tripped up as things started to change, but now I am back with it and am so thankful!

Yesterday I was able to spend the day in service for my roommate Ashley [Bedke-new Ashley]'s grandparents. We washed windows (inside and out) and raked the lawn. It was so beautiful outside and my skin is already showing signs of the the sunshine! :) Today I start training for the 10K in September. Hopefully my foot will keep up with my mind! Ashley is going to be training with me and I am thankful for that. I only have 2 classes today + devotional, but have only had one so far, and it will be a good class! I am excited for the new semester and all that it will bring!

ENJOY THE JOURNEY!

The Beginning...

I am all moved in and back at school! It is crazy that my break is over and I am sure that the 7 week break will be here again before I know it! :) Semester 4! I can't believe after this semester I will be a 'junior.' Life goes fast.

ENJOY THE JOURNEY!

INTERNSHIP...

COMPLETE!!!

The Book of Mormon

Jared and I have been reading The Book of Mormon since the 5 of March and as of today I am on page 512 of 531. I am so thankful for this chance I have had to read it again! It has been a huge blessing at this point in my life to remember the simple things and where I am grounded. We will both finish up this weekend and then write our testimony in the back and give the copy we have been reading to each other when we say our "see you later" not the "g" word. :) It has been an incredible experience and I challenge everyone who reads this to get a new copy and start fresh- especially if it has been a while!

Conference

He really did listen, he was so tired after lunch so he was "resting his eyes" :)

We got tickets to the Saturday afternoon session of conference and I loved it! During the other sessions we were at Jared's aunt's house. It was such a fun weekend and I loved every minute!

Monroe

Jared and I headed to Utah last Wednesday to visit some of his family/friends before he leaves. We had so much fun! I am so thankful to his aunts Julie and Jill opening their home to me. They are so wonderful! His grandpa Jones was in the hospital in Provo so Wednesday night after going to dinner with Jordan and Cahlin we went for a visit. We ended up staying and playing a game with them and had fun keeping them company.

On Friday we went with Jordan and Cahlin to his grandparent's house (his grandpa was released on Thursday) to see his grandparents again and his great-grandparents who came up from Redding, CA. (His grandpa Jones took more pictures but I won't get them for a while so when I get those I will post them.)

Cahlin was so afraid of the cows but she is so cute!

The lovely flower Jared painted on the shed.

Jordan and Cahlin

Cahlin, Jordan, Jared and I :) It was a fun car ride!