Power of Prayer

Just last night, around 3 AM, I woke up and couldn't get back to sleep. I tossed and turned for over 30 minutes. I tried drinking a glass of milk and listening to sound of the fan. This wasn't working. I needed to get back to sleep soon or I was gonna be very VERY grumpy the next day. Finally, I got down on my knees. After I was finished I crawled back into bed and within a few minutes I was asleep. I slept soundly till morning.

In the last 5 years, I've gained a knowledge and testimony of the love, power, and strength that comes from sincere and heart felt prayer. 

Each time I open the lines of communication, I learn a little bit more about the gospel. Through strengthening my relationship with Heavenly Father I have a greater knowledge of who He is, who I am and of my purpose, and what I can do to be more like Him.

"I know of the readiness of our Father to assist us in our mortal experience, to teach us, to lead us, to guide us.... We each have so much need for his help as we seek to learn gospel truths and then live them, as we seek his help in the major decisions of our lives, decisions involving schooling, marriage, employment, place of residence, raising our families, serving with each other in the work of the Lord, and seeking his forgiveness and continual guidance and protection in all we do. Our list of needs is long and real and deeply felt." - President Spencer W. Kimball
 
While pouring my heart to the Lord, I've felt the love and peace that the Holy Ghost brings. Through prayer, I have witnessed the cleansing pour of the atonement. I've gained my own testimony of Jesus Christ and his infinite power and love for me.


Many decisions in my life have been made because of the inspiration I received while on or shortly after being on my knees.  Each of these decisions have brought forth many blessings and greater happiness.

I often think of Daniel and the story of the lions den. I'm grateful that I live in a country of religious freedom, where I can pray freely without fear of being persecuted.

Friday Off

Not much going on today. 

Just lunch with my beautiful mother. 

I'm trying to stop by everyday

even if there's not much to say

just so I can get into the habit

because I really do love blogging.

Do you find this picture as funny as I do?

Update

Hey everyone, sorry it's been so long since I posted. 

Many things have happened in the last few months.

One morning, we found a dead rat outside our apartment door. 

I'm sorry but all the pictures are gone

(yeah, I'm disappointed too.) 

but believe me when I say it was GROSS. 

The missing pictures brings me to my next point. 

We got new iPhone 4's. 

Neither one of us had backed up our old phones for awhile 

and the newer pictures were lost in the transferring of information 

Chris got a new job 

which offers him more hours 

and that means more money

which is nice because we like money. 

Things at home are good. Chris and I are still very happy. 

(Knock on wood!).

The first few weeks living together were a bit difficult

but I realized that 

having an imperfect house and being happy 

is better

than having a spotless house and being Mr. Grumpy Gills. 

Pretty wise huh? 

It only took two weeks to learn!!

Ps. I've also successfully made dinner many times in the last 2 months. 

HOORAY!

I'm also trying to convince myself that the benifits of regular exercise
outweigh the benifits of doing other things like reading, eating, or watching TV.
As of yet, it hasn't happened. 

And I'm not sure it ever will.

Wait. What? 

You love milk? 

No Way! I love milk too! 

It's meant to be. 

We can't live without milk. 

We go through 2-3 gallons a week.

I'm Alive!

I'm still here people! 

I know you were worried about me. 

Things have been going on in the 2 months that

have required more attention and energy than normal. 

But I will be back soon. Promise.

Maybe even tomorrow. 

In the meantime here's a picture for your enjoyment.

I'm Back

It's been a few weeks since I've shared with y'all my beautiful words and brilliant thoughts. Consequently I have many things I would like to share.

1. I'm married now and I'm happier than you.. Neener Neener Neener!!!
2. We moved into our new apartment.
3. Due to moving and his disorganization, my new husband realized the extent of my OCD tendencies and I am 100% positive that he was regretting the decision to be equally yoked with me for eternity.
4. Last night, due to a family emergency, Chris finished dinner while I was on the phone. Dinner was fantastic. If I had made it, our taste buds would've had a complete opposite experience. I'm sure of it. It made me feel less of a woman.
5.  I can't even make a decent meal for my man. What's the point of living? I'd crawl up into a ball and put myself in the oven, but I'd probably burn myself black. It's that bad.
6.  I hope you will understand if I never ever invite you over for dinner. It's only because I fear for your health and well being.
7.  But Chris always finds a way to make me feel better about myself.
8. And then he tells me I have BO or that my breathe smells and I feel like a failure once again.
9.  Now I feel embarrassed that everyone now knows my armpits smelll.
10.  We went to Mexico for our honeymoon. I got to see a whole new side of Chris. I loved it. 
11. They really like blonde hair blue eyed girls. I've never heard so many compliments in one day. I think we'll go back every year. I'll never get tired of hearing how pretty my eyes are. 
12. Chris has a magazine that has a "hidden image" game. Chris looked through it 3 or 4 times. Couldnt find the image. I found it my first time through. Within minutes. Don't worry, I hardly bragged about it. 
13. After his armpit comment, I wish I would've. He deserves it. I'm sure I'll get him later. I always do. Muuahahaha!!
14. I love the temple. In all seriousness, I'm so grateful for those who've always been there and who encouraged me to do it right.
15. Watermelon is my favorite fruit. I could eat it everyday even though strangely, I don't like watermelon flavored items... like candy or snow-cones and things of that sort.
16. I think God created dirty dishes to teach me darkness... pain.. opposition in all things...

Cloud 9

Papa got here last night

best friend Ashleigh arrives tomorrow

Going to the temple Friday night

bachelorette party is gonna be super fun

I get married on Saturday

for time and all eternity

 leave for a Mexican Riviera cruise on Sunday

spend 7 days with my new husband

I'm on cloud 9 

and there aint nothin that can bring me down

The New Look

I totally love my new background. 

I love the new picture. 

I am absolutely 100% in love with the new background and picture together. 

Anyone else feel this way?

Personally, I can't stop looking at it. 

I must give credit where credit is due. 

Thank you to Jenne Kissell for the picture(s) that I completely love. 

More than I love sleeping

Because it's 11 o'clock at night and I'm blogging about it.

Reason to Blog

I came across this today. It says there is 5 different languages of blogging. 

lurking

commenting 

hyperlinking

blog rolling

subscribing

Although I have done all of these at one point or another

I am, for the most part, 

a lurker.

I just feel that my thoughts aren't important enough 

or interesting

or profound

I am not a mother

or a wife

I have no special skills or qualifications

And yet, according to my first post

I started blogging because I wanted my thoughts to inspire people

I can't inspire people if I don't use my voice

I promise to be better from now on

Mawage Wicense

Mawage. 

Mawage is wot bwings us togeder tooday.

BUT

You can't have a mawage 

without a MAWAGE WICENSE!!

3 1/2 Weeks

3 1/2 weeks till the wedding. Back in January, when we first got engaged, it seemed as though June was so far away. But the time flew by and now we're so close. So very very close. Close enough that I can smell it.

I had my bridal shower last night. It was so much fun! Kelsie, my maid of honor, with the help of Kim and a few others hosted the fun little shindig. I got great gifts that are really going to come in handy when I become a wife and I have to start doing all the horrible things like cooking, cleaning, and taking care of my husband.

Oh!

Did I tell you I hate cooking?

and dishes

and laundry

and making the bed.

I didn't?

Oh well, now you know.

Because honestly, what's the point? I'm just going to crawl into it and mess it up in 12 hours anyways.