The Many Blessings I Have Been Given...

 As I was pondering how to tactfully tell you all the things I am grateful for, without boring you to death, I decided I would tell you some of the most dear things to me and I would let you fill in the rest.

 I am truly grateful for friends and family most of all. I am also grateful for the Book of Mormon and the answers that it holds. I am grateful for prayer, a way to communicate with my Father in Heaven, and for a Savior who atoned for not only my sins but also my shortcomings and downer-days. I am grateful for the Holy Ghost who prompts me and guides me as well as comforts me as I am on my own. And lastly, I am grateful for worthy priesthood leaders who love me, help me, and guide me as I begin to learn more and more who I really am. Thank you to all who have had or continue to have a hand in my life. I love you all and wish you the best this holiday season. May we all take part in the spirit of Christmas each and every day.

Bummer

Tonight I am stuck at home doing absolutely nothing while all of my friends are at the Fray concert. :(  I'm ready to come home and see all those that I love.  

Another week in Paradise....well UW.

This week isn't done but it has already been filled with two tests and meetings with more meetings to come. Tonight I was able to go to a Young Constitutionalists meeting and Ron Micheli talked to us about Remembering certain things in our lives such as our heritage, who we are, how blessed we are to live in Wyoming and in a free country with a constitution that helps keep us in check even though right now we're not quite in check. Tomorrow I meet with Marsha from Big Brothers and Big Sisters. I am a little nervous because I might be getting my Little tomorrow. Then I am helping with food boxes right afterwards.  

Later that day I am going to two meetings as a representative for LDSSA. Wow! I didn't know college involved so many extra activities. :) Hope all is well with all back home!! I can't wait to see all of you at Thanksgiving!

Marathon Time!

This week has been pretty boring except on Sunday when I received a text from my aunt who lives is Alaska. She asked me if I wanted to come to Alaska this June and run a marathon with her. I was so stoked. She said that I would have to buy the plane ticket and the entry fee to the race but she would provide somewhere to stay and food for my belly. The only problem is I'm broke so I had better find a job quick. :) We'll see if this all works out. But for right now the one thing I know is I had better put on some major miles so I actually have a chance at not completely dying. Better get running!!

Revelation in Action

Today the Laramie Wyoming stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints was reorganized. It was an amazing thing to watch happen for the second time in my life. 

Elder Snow of the second quorum of the 70 and Elder Brimhall of the Area 70 came to Laramie this weekend knowing practically no one and through many interviews and a lot of fervent prayer were able to know who Heavenly Father had prepared to be the next Stake President. What a wonderful thing to know that the church is led by a loving Heavenly Father who qualifies who he calls. What a tremendous burden was just given to such an ordinary man, but through God he will be able to lead and guide this stake of Zion. :)