I feel so fortunate that I was able to hear the divine words of my Heavenly Father through His servants at the General Relief Society Meeting last night. This talk by President Uchtdorf was so powerful.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Thursday, September 22, 2011
So blessed.
I would be so awfully ungrateful if I didn't share what I have been experiencing lately.
So.... I've been having one rough time. College is the hardest thing I have experienced so far. I was home a couple of weekends ago, and when it was time for me to come back to Provo, I did not want to leave. I love my home so much. When I'm there, I belong, I'm comfortable, and I can be myself. When I'm here at BYU, I'm just one of 30,000. It is so overwhelming. So sorry to be negative, but it is scary. I came back to school after that weekend, and I felt so utterly alone. This is really personal... but I just prayed and prayed for direction, because I felt so lost.
But....since then, I have already gained such a stronger testimony of how aware my Heavenly Father is of me. He has shown His love to me through numerous ways.
-He showed His love for me on Sunday afternoon when I walked to the Provo temple with my friends. Sitting on those temple grounds made me feel so close to Him, and I felt so at peace.
-He showed His love for me on Tuesday morning when I called my little brother. Hayden ended the conversation by saying, "Lauren, when are you coming home? I miss you. And I love you." That was exactly what I needed to get through that day.
-He showed His love for me when on Tuesday night I stopped at my mailbox to find a note from my roommate. Little did she know, I was having a hard time, and her note meant so much.
-He showed His love for me today as I was walking out of the Testing Center (after probably bombing my test), and a darling boy approached me. The boy simply thanked me for making an effort to dress modestly, that I looked nice, and he was on his way. He was probably just being nice, but his sweet comment made a difference in my moment of discouragement.
Two weeks ago, I wouldn't have been able to imagine how happy I am today. College is hard. It is oh, so hard. But I am being reminded so often of my Heavenly Father's hand in my life. He knows me. He will never leave me to struggle alone. He knows exactly what I need and when I need it. His love makes me so happy, so purely happy; and I am blessed because of it. I love my life here, and I am so grateful that I don't have to experience it without the divine help of my Father in Heaven.
So.... I've been having one rough time. College is the hardest thing I have experienced so far. I was home a couple of weekends ago, and when it was time for me to come back to Provo, I did not want to leave. I love my home so much. When I'm there, I belong, I'm comfortable, and I can be myself. When I'm here at BYU, I'm just one of 30,000. It is so overwhelming. So sorry to be negative, but it is scary. I came back to school after that weekend, and I felt so utterly alone. This is really personal... but I just prayed and prayed for direction, because I felt so lost.
But....since then, I have already gained such a stronger testimony of how aware my Heavenly Father is of me. He has shown His love to me through numerous ways.
-He showed His love for me on Sunday afternoon when I walked to the Provo temple with my friends. Sitting on those temple grounds made me feel so close to Him, and I felt so at peace.
-He showed His love for me on Tuesday morning when I called my little brother. Hayden ended the conversation by saying, "Lauren, when are you coming home? I miss you. And I love you." That was exactly what I needed to get through that day.
-He showed His love for me when on Tuesday night I stopped at my mailbox to find a note from my roommate. Little did she know, I was having a hard time, and her note meant so much.
-He showed His love for me today as I was walking out of the Testing Center (after probably bombing my test), and a darling boy approached me. The boy simply thanked me for making an effort to dress modestly, that I looked nice, and he was on his way. He was probably just being nice, but his sweet comment made a difference in my moment of discouragement.
Two weeks ago, I wouldn't have been able to imagine how happy I am today. College is hard. It is oh, so hard. But I am being reminded so often of my Heavenly Father's hand in my life. He knows me. He will never leave me to struggle alone. He knows exactly what I need and when I need it. His love makes me so happy, so purely happy; and I am blessed because of it. I love my life here, and I am so grateful that I don't have to experience it without the divine help of my Father in Heaven.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Made in America
Yeah, so I haven't posted for a few weeks, yet today I have posted twice? Awesome.
For the past week or so, every time I watch the news or read the newspapers online they are always doing specials on September 11 and its 10th Anniversary. So... it has been on my mind.
I can't believe it has been ten years since that awful day. I was only in third grade, but I still remember listening to the radio and having my little eyes glued to the television after repeated video clips of the twin towers collapsing. I remember the somber feeling that was evident that day and the weeks that followed.
But... I also remember the immediate sense of pride that came forth as well. For those few months people proudly waved our flag, communities came together, and patriotism was evident. Most importantly, we all turned to our Heavenly Father and had hope that we could stand strong against this horrible tragedy. I think that is what our country is all about. In my opinion, it was meant that we be patriotic and have pride in this beautiful nation that is essentially a God-chosen land.
Although I'm clearly just young and probably ultra naive, I can't express how dearly I love this country. I feel so blessed that I am able to call this land my home and that I know that it was founded on principles and by men who were led and inspired by a loving Heavenly Father.
I am so grateful to be able to call myself an American.
And.... P.S. I love this song!!
For the past week or so, every time I watch the news or read the newspapers online they are always doing specials on September 11 and its 10th Anniversary. So... it has been on my mind.
I can't believe it has been ten years since that awful day. I was only in third grade, but I still remember listening to the radio and having my little eyes glued to the television after repeated video clips of the twin towers collapsing. I remember the somber feeling that was evident that day and the weeks that followed.
But... I also remember the immediate sense of pride that came forth as well. For those few months people proudly waved our flag, communities came together, and patriotism was evident. Most importantly, we all turned to our Heavenly Father and had hope that we could stand strong against this horrible tragedy. I think that is what our country is all about. In my opinion, it was meant that we be patriotic and have pride in this beautiful nation that is essentially a God-chosen land.
Although I'm clearly just young and probably ultra naive, I can't express how dearly I love this country. I feel so blessed that I am able to call this land my home and that I know that it was founded on principles and by men who were led and inspired by a loving Heavenly Father.
I am so grateful to be able to call myself an American.
And.... P.S. I love this song!!
College Life
Well here I am just sitting in my dorm room at Helaman Halls. I've just about finished my second week at BYU, and I love it!!
But, I'm not going to sugar coat things either. These past couple of weeks have been rough! I've been homesick, overwhelmed, and so afraid. College is not easy and has definitely opened my eyes to the real world.
Okay, enough about the gloomy stuff... Here are the reasons that I love college:
-New friends. I feel like I've been friends with these girls for forever! We have so much fun together.
-My Book of Mormon class. Seriously amazing.
-Walking, walking, walking. Just you wait, I'll be completely buff by Christmas. Haha
-Being able to go home. You never fully appreciate home until you have to leave it.
-BYU Creamery. Enough said.
-Okay, okay I know this is shallow, but college boys? I think yes.
So, that's an update on my college life. Hard? Yes. But, amazing? Definitely.
But, I'm not going to sugar coat things either. These past couple of weeks have been rough! I've been homesick, overwhelmed, and so afraid. College is not easy and has definitely opened my eyes to the real world.
Okay, enough about the gloomy stuff... Here are the reasons that I love college:
-New friends. I feel like I've been friends with these girls for forever! We have so much fun together.
-My Book of Mormon class. Seriously amazing.
-Walking, walking, walking. Just you wait, I'll be completely buff by Christmas. Haha
-Being able to go home. You never fully appreciate home until you have to leave it.
-BYU Creamery. Enough said.
-Okay, okay I know this is shallow, but college boys? I think yes.
So, that's an update on my college life. Hard? Yes. But, amazing? Definitely.
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