Why I love my life: Day 2

#5...Living during the leadership of President Gordon B. Hinckley

I had the privilege of attending President Hinckley's funeral today. My heart is overflowing with gratitude. I got to be on earth at the same time as this truly remarkable man. I will be better for hearing his words of instruction AND testimony of Jesus Christ. He will be missed at every turn. But, I am grateful that I got to be here during his ministry.


#6...My faith
I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. My faith is everything to me. I love being a Christian and I love what my beliefs bring to my daily experience. I sat next to an Episcopal Minister today at the funeral. Great woman and we had a wonderful conversation about faith. I'm who I am because of mine. And I wouldn't have it any other way. I couldn't have it any other way.

#7...My relationship with my Grandpa
Some of you will remember my "full page day". Sometimes I think my grandpa likes me more than I deserve to be liked. A few years ago, I took the opportunity to ask him to dance at my cousins wedding, just in case he wouldn't be around for mine. Grandpa has been "the man in my life" many times. I've relied on him, cried with him, laughed with him, gone on dates with him. I cherish my relationship with him and the blessing of sometimes having him all to myself.

#8...Amazing mentors
I won't list them, but I intend to let them know before my birthday. There are a few woman in particular, outside of my family, who I have learned from the most. Everything from business to church to better understanding the life I was meant to live. I love that my life has been blessed by the association of good and strong and incredible women. It's so good to be a girl!

#9...Multiple passings along life's journey
Maybe it was the funeral today that did it to me. But, I couldn't help but reflect this afternoon on the handful of people who have crossed my life's path more than once. You know who you are. It's no accident. The Lord has known when I've needed you and why...and He has kindly had you there every time. Thanks for being willing to cross my path again (and sometimes again).

#10...An imagined life
I got my first official present today. A dear friend gave me a silver ring that is inscribed: "Life the life you have imagined". Isn't that great? And since I have a pretty great imagination (post about imaginary friend Galoboset...true story...coming later!), I'm all for it. The card said, "The best is yet to come", interestingly enough, a quote that was said a few times today at the funeral.
I believe it.

I'd do a few more but I have to get ready for my date...
with my grandpa.

I so love my life.