There was a fire at our apartment complex last month. It wasn't in our building. It was a new lady in our ward. No one was home or hurt but much was lost. While watching this situation unfold I was talking to another sweet lady in our ward. We were discussing how traumatic things like this are and yet how blessed they were that the children or the mother were not hurt. The only things that cannot be replace are people. It put things into perspective about what really matters in our lives. What I could lose and what I couldn't stand to lose.
My uncle passed away at the start of August. It was very hard because he was just 51. I really hate funerals. I always end up bawling and have a huge headache and it just seems so hard for everyone. This one was no different. I am so thankful for the gospel! It really does take the sting out of death. Even though it is hard to say goodbye for now I know that we will see him again and that he is whole and well now.
My calling has still been crazy but I am learning how to balance it better. We had alot of illness in our ward. Several people have been in and out of the hospital. We also had a young father have a bad motorcylce accident. At first they thought he wasn't going to make it. Thankfully he will recover and be fine. I find that one of the hardest part of my calling is dealing with the emotions. I was honestly scared to death for these wonderful people in our ward. Even though it can be hard I do love my new calling and have really enjoyed getting to know and love the sweet ladies of our ward. It is a very demanding but rewarding calling.
We had our 4th anniversary this August 16th! Time sure does fly by fast! I love my sweet husband so much. He is really truly my rock. I do not know what I would do without him. We decided to just stay around here and do a few things that we like but don't usually have time. We went to Rainbow Gardens and had lunch at the greenery. Went to dinosaur park, Dave Matthews Concert,Red Butte Gardens and Lagoon. It was so much fun!
Even though things sometimes seem crazy and that alot of bad things happen in this world (just watch the news) I love my life. I love my husband and family. I am thankful for my good friends. I am so glad to have the gospel! The Spirit has strengthened me and comforted me many times this month. I have seen miracles and felt inspiration. Even when life seems so dark, the gospel is the light to lead me out. Life is good!
