Day 122 - Way 122

Miracles can come in all shapes and sizes. Today the miracle is that my moms years of hard work at home and my dads years of play at work, to make sure that I got an education finally paid off big time. I took my very last test today and it is now official, I have graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelors degree in Geography.(OK, still technically not yet, cause I don't have the piece of paper to prove it)I know, I know a few of you out there are saying, wait she posted about graduating back in May. That is true, I did. But that is when I walked, cause the U only let's you walk once a year. I had 12 more credits I had to finish, but now I have finished them. So, in 3 months when the paper diploma comes, I will probably have to bring it up again, but for now, this is huge. I feel like I have made my daddy proud today. He always told us that getting his degree was so important, so to be the first of his kids to do it, I am a little (OK, a lot) proud of myself. But I have to say, it is not all on me. I know this took MANY amazing people to get me to this point, so today I wish to honor and celebrate them. I am full of gratitude for everyone that got me through this. Now, can I go to Disney World?

Day 121 - Way 121

It was a miracle to me today to get sooo much work done at work. I have been sick for a while, so I missed a lot of work. Well, today I was able to go to work and I worked for 10 hours! I got so much accomplished and I feel really good about what I did. I am grateful that the Lord knows how much I love my job and want to do well, so he helped me to stay focused and on task so that I could get so much done!

Day 120 - Way 120

Well, I don't know why but no one corrected me for the last ten or so years when I would say that Mark Monsens daughter married my cousin. A Monsen girl married my cousin, but her uncle is Mark, not her dad! Today I learned that so now I know.

Anyway, my miracle today is the clarity that comes from making the right decision about the path you will take in life. I know that when you are able to receive a confirmation from the spirit about your decision, that you are on the right path. Today I felt a strong witness that I should be making some important changes in my life and in my career/job decisions. I am now preparing myself to understand those changes more so when the time comes to make them I will be ready. I am grateful that the Lord is mindful of me and he knows that I need and want his help as I make important life decisions.

Day 117, 118, 119 - Way 117, 118, 119

117 (Friday) Today I am grateful for my mother and her dedication to her call to serve. I know it isn't always easy to do what you are called to do, because sometimes our callings are difficult for us to understand. But I testify that the Lord knows us on an individual basis and he would not ask my mother to serve in a capacity that she is not right for. I love her for working hard to be the best she possibly can be.

118 (Saturday) I am so thrilled that the Lord has given me so many blessings. I know that he blesses each of us as we strive to be obedient to his commands. I am very unworthy at times for the blessings he has in store for me, but the moment I decide to choose his path, the blessings flow. There is a scripture in Malachi (3:10) where the Lord speaks about paying tithing and how we will not have room enough to receive the blessings from doing as the Lord asks. Although he is specifically talking about tithing, I think he would also say something very similar about obedience to all his commands. If we will prove to him our faithfulness, we will not have room to receive the blessings he has in store.

119 (Sunday)Today the Lord worked mighty and powerful miracles. The voice of the Lord is not still. He continues to make revelations that bless our lives. First of all let me just say that I love and honor and sustain my Stake Presidency and the Stake Presidencies that serve in our area. Today they told us that the East Mill Creek 19th Ward of which we have been a part of would be divided in to 4 wards. This revelation came because the activity rate of Young Single Adults in the church is alarmingly low and it is important that there be more priesthood accountability and stewardship. I received confirmation of this revelation and feel so excited to be a part of this new change. Although I am terribly saddened that my uncle and his amazing counselors have been released from their callings, I am thrilled with our new bishopric. I know that they are called of God and that they have been chosen for this time and this ward. I am terrible at names, so I will have to post the other two names after our ward activity tomorrow, but the new Bishop is Bishop Steve Bowman and his first counselor is Brother Monson (who I like to call uncle Monsen, cause my cousin married his daughter!) I had a wonderful spiritual experience that allowed me to know that Bishop Bowman was the right person for the job and I am so happy that I was prepared to receive this witness. I really haven't been a good member of the church the last year or so and I know that it has not been easy for those that were stewards over me to see me faltering, but I want them to know that I am sorry and I am grateful that they are forgiving men that can understand that I would not have been able to handle the last few weeks and months without every single one of them. I know that the gospel of Jesus Christ is on the earth today in all of it's fullness. I know that the priesthood has been restored and I also know that the Lord has established a church whereby men and women may be edified together (Doctrine and Covenants 84:109-110) so that they may get through this probationary state and return to live with our Heavenly Father. I am grateful that I could be a part of this miraculous day.

Day 116 - Way 116

I am grateful for a loving Heavenly Father that knows me and knows when I need his help. I am grateful for priesthood blessings that I have received at various times in my life that have all reminded me of a sacred responsibility and capacity I have. I am grateful that the spirit can remind me, at my darkest hour, of the blessings that have been promised to me through my faith and obedience. I needed my Heavenly Father today, and he did not let me down, once I turned to him.

Day 115 - Way 115

My best friends give me so much support and strength. The prophets have counseled us to sorround ourselves with peoplw that help us to become better and set high standards ans examples. My best friends do just that. I am grateful for their unending love!

Day 114 - Way 114

I am grateful for my family. We are so awesome together. I think we absolutely picked each other in Heaven, cause we really are just too awesome together. I love the quirks that we each have and I love the honesty we can share with each other. I want my daddy, my mommy, my sister, my older married in but not the less special brother, my older younger brother and my younger brother to know that I sincerely love each and every one of them and could not do this life without all of them!