Friday, November 20, 2009

Love this Valley!

I've had to work at a local elementary school a few times lately, and I've had recess duty. Usually, I don't enjoy that much. I'm standing around in the cold, listening to tattle tales and children crying over nothing, not knowing what the rules are to enforce. This time, though, it wasn't so bad. Even though I was out for two 15-minute recesses and one 30-minute one, I never got too cold. I needed my coat and gloves, but it wasn't raining, and there wasn't a cold wind, so I never got an earache. (Tender mercy, there.) The sun was shining much of the time, and the landscape and skyscape were beautiful to see. (Tender mercy, there.) One day, I saw a large bird gliding in lazy circles above me, and something about the cut of its wings made me think it might have been an eagle. I watched it for a long time, trying to see if I could catch a glimpse of a white head, until it rose on updrafts to high to watch anymore. (Tender mercy, there.) The other day I worked there, the first recess was early enough that there were still no clouds in the sky. (They came later.) The sky was such a brilliant blue above the hills and snowcapped mountains that I could hardly take my eyes off it. (Tender mercy, there.) I love living in this valley!
Mom

Friday, November 13, 2009

In Sync (not the band)

These past two weeks have been fun for me as I have worked with my sister to complete lyrics for the last song for our Easter pageant and to put the finishing touches on the script. I love working with her and wish it could always be in person, but the phone will do in a pinch. We very quickly came up with a song that we liked, and then as she discussed trouble spots in the script with me, the ideas flowed and solutions came, and we could feel when it was right. Maybe that's the Spirit, maybe our "muse," or something, but it just feels good. I can't wait to see the production in March! And I'm so grateful to have such a wonderful sister for my best friend and writing partner!
Mom

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Can Life get any better? I submit that it cannot!

Haha I love how this is becoming my blog! You guys need to write stuff! Anyway, I just have to say that today has started off as an absolutely beautiful day! So it started off with walking to class at 6:40 am. There was a little breeze but it was perfect temperature. Light was coming through the clouds and let me just say it was gorgeous as I walked up the hill to campus and looked at Provo and the mountains! It was magnificent to take in all of the beauty. I am so grateful for a tender mercy that comes with wonderful nature! Then in my anatomy class everyone was in a good mood and there was laughter and I was so grateful for the comfort to be myself around people I don't know. And, I got 100% on my quiz! It was wonderful! I am so blessed and I don't understand why but hey I will not complain! Really, life is so incredible and I am so grateful for so many blessings! No joke, I am so happy that I feel like my heart is going to burst out of my chest because of my love for life and for my Father in Heaven!

Monday, November 9, 2009

I am a dork I know

I love how such simple things can make one happy. For instance, just now I went to our complex's laudromat. I was just minding my business, not planning on seeing anyone. Then this rather attractive young gentleman came to do his laundry at the same time. Instead of five minutes of awkward silence, we talked the whole time. Nothing too exciting and its not like I got a date out of it or anything, but he was really nice and cute, so it totally made my day! I love life! I know it's kind of sad how happy I get when I get attention from a cute guy, but hey, whatever makes me smile! Yay for random interactions with cute guys!

Friday, November 6, 2009

There is opposition in all things, but it does not last!

So, life is good. Everything really wonderful seems to be happening right now in my life. It's funny, because this week has been absolutely fantastic and I have been on the verge of being miserably sick. My roomates think I am crazy that I am so happy and yet so sick. Interesting fact is that I usually am sick 1-2 weeks and at the end of the first week I really get miserable. However, I have only been sick a few days, and I am already feeling so much better! How lucky I am to just have a cold that only lasts a few days! I feel so blessed that I am already feeling so much better!

The Disappeared Backpack

O.K. so I'm only 11, but still, miracles can happen to me too, right? It all started at the end of summer vacation, school was going to start in a few days, and I had gotten a new backpack. I wanted to find my backpack to put all my school suplies in it. So of course, I looked for my backpack. I looked everywere for that thing. Under blankets, in every room, even in the weirdest places. Then a thought struck me, pray. I thought, why should I pray for my backpack? Again the thought struck me, harder this time. Pray. So I did. After I prayed, I thought I should look deeper in the blankets. And guess what I found? My backpack.

From,
Emily

The Glory of Fall

Today is one of those days that reminds me why Fall is my favorite season. Though the wind is blowing pretty strongly and it's only 52 degrees, the sky is blue and the sun is shining on a world gone golden. If I could take a picture that would do it justice, I would post the view from our front window, but I know a picture would not capture that real essence of the beauty around me. I get such a beautiful feeling--like the Spirit--filling me up when I see the golden trees, the slanting sunshine, the hillsides across the river covered in rows of rusty-colored fruit trees, the sparkles on the river. I just can't adequately describe it, but it feels like a tender mercy to me.
Love,
Mom

Thursday, November 5, 2009

We are so blessed!

Well, let me just say that this week has been packed with miracles. However, so that I don't write a book, I will mention today's miracle. So, this whole week I have been sick and my head has just been full of mucus. SICK! Anyway, usually I spend 5-10 hours in my Anatomy Lab preparing for the quiz we have each week. Well, this week it has been hard to find time where I could concentrate on studying and not on my runny nose. Unfortunately, I only studied for 3 hours which is kind of scary! Anyway, this morning I had my 7:00(AM yuck!) Lab, and we took our quiz first thins and I got 100%! I could not believe it. I just know that I had done my best while being sick, and the Lord followed through with his part. I am so very very thankful for my miracle today.