You know you're in Utah when it snows and is 37 degrees at the end of May.
You know you're in Texas when it is hot, humid, & 97 degrees at the end of May.
Welcome back, ready or not!
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Also, I made a blog for/about my mission. You can locate that little guy here.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
home.
Home.
Is it possible to have more than one?
Dallas, Texas is forever home. This is where I was born and bred. I would say I am Texan through and through! When I'm at school, I miss it so much! There is family love. This is where my parents, siblings, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents are. These are the people I love because they helped shape me into who I am today. I feel comfortable here, knowing that it holds my past.
But now that I am at my forever home, my heart is longing for its other home: Provo. There's all sorts of love up in that place too: friend love, roommate love, cousinly love, Swim's love, student singles ward love, Relief Society love...love out the wazoo! Although Dallas shaped me, Provo has refined me. Being away from "home" has led to so much growth! I feel like I've progressed as much in the past 3 years as I had all 17 years growing up.
I'm anticipating that Kirtland, Ohio is about to become home too. Cuz heaven knows there's gonna be love spreading all around that place! When I was serving as a Relief Society President, there were times when I literally felt like my heart and my body was going to explode because of all of the love I was feeling for my girls. So..I can only imagine when I can dedicate all day, every day to serving the Lord and His children how much love I'll be feeling then!
Basically, I think "they" are right: home is where the heart is because home is where the love is.
Is it possible to have more than one?
Dallas, Texas is forever home. This is where I was born and bred. I would say I am Texan through and through! When I'm at school, I miss it so much! There is family love. This is where my parents, siblings, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents are. These are the people I love because they helped shape me into who I am today. I feel comfortable here, knowing that it holds my past.
But now that I am at my forever home, my heart is longing for its other home: Provo. There's all sorts of love up in that place too: friend love, roommate love, cousinly love, Swim's love, student singles ward love, Relief Society love...love out the wazoo! Although Dallas shaped me, Provo has refined me. Being away from "home" has led to so much growth! I feel like I've progressed as much in the past 3 years as I had all 17 years growing up.
I'm anticipating that Kirtland, Ohio is about to become home too. Cuz heaven knows there's gonna be love spreading all around that place! When I was serving as a Relief Society President, there were times when I literally felt like my heart and my body was going to explode because of all of the love I was feeling for my girls. So..I can only imagine when I can dedicate all day, every day to serving the Lord and His children how much love I'll be feeling then!
Basically, I think "they" are right: home is where the heart is because home is where the love is.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Just something to look forward to...
I think God was laughing when He inspired the apostles to send me to Ohio. See below for reasoning:
Kirtland is located in the snowbelt region of Lake Erie, and has snowfall and weather patterns similar to nearby Chardon. In this area, annual snowfall averages over 100 inches (2.5 m) per year, and anecdotal evidence indicates seasonal snowfall can exceed 250 inches (6.4 m) in some microclimate areas. (Thank you Wikipedia.)
Snow...my favorite. Ohhhh joy!
Kirtland is located in the snowbelt region of Lake Erie, and has snowfall and weather patterns similar to nearby Chardon. In this area, annual snowfall averages over 100 inches (2.5 m) per year, and anecdotal evidence indicates seasonal snowfall can exceed 250 inches (6.4 m) in some microclimate areas. (Thank you Wikipedia.)
Snow...my favorite. Ohhhh joy!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Monday, May 3, 2010
structure wanted. and needed.
Soooooo basically it hit me today that I do much better in a structured environment than I do in one that's not structured. I need a schedule. I'm a planner. I need to-do lists and goals in mind.
I mean, don't get me wrong, I love home. I love its dishwasher. I love its garbage disposal. I love its homey-ness, its heat, its humidity. I love having all sorts of family all around. It is wonderful!
But, school is good for me. I feel like I have purpose when I am there. I hold callings, I do work, I rush around like crazy... and there are people for me to see and to interact with.
Here...it's just not the same. So, I guess what I'm saying is...
Provo, I miss you!
I mean, don't get me wrong, I love home. I love its dishwasher. I love its garbage disposal. I love its homey-ness, its heat, its humidity. I love having all sorts of family all around. It is wonderful!
But, school is good for me. I feel like I have purpose when I am there. I hold callings, I do work, I rush around like crazy... and there are people for me to see and to interact with.
Here...it's just not the same. So, I guess what I'm saying is...
Provo, I miss you!
Friday, April 9, 2010
clarity.
Dear world,
With faith, everything worked out! It was just jumping, and trusting that Heavenly Father wouldn't let me fall. And guess what. He didn't!
I made a decision and He gently let me know that wasn't quite right and led me back to the path that my life needs to take.
That said, I will be serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints!
I am so happy that I get to share the thing that has brought me more joy in my life than can be imagined with other people.
Having direction in my life brings me so much peace. It's a beautiful thing!
Lots and lots and lots of love,
Leash
I am so happy to say that once again, I know where my life is going!
All I had to do was....
All I had to do was....
With faith, everything worked out! It was just jumping, and trusting that Heavenly Father wouldn't let me fall. And guess what. He didn't!I made a decision and He gently let me know that wasn't quite right and led me back to the path that my life needs to take.
That said, I will be serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints!
I GET TO BE A SISTER MISSIONARY!!!!!!!
I am so happy that I get to share the thing that has brought me more joy in my life than can be imagined with other people.
Having direction in my life brings me so much peace. It's a beautiful thing!
Lots and lots and lots of love,
Leash
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
prayer
Honestly, the Priesthood is something that will never cease to amaze me. It truly is the power of God.
I got a blessing on Sunday night. I know that it came from Heavenly Father because some of the things it addressed were things I had not brought up to anyone.
The best piece of advice/promise?
"Wear out your knees seeking His guidance and He will ever be with you."
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