What are Best Friends For?

I love our late night conversations about anything and everything.

I love how easy it is to talk to you.

I love how comfortable we are around each other, and how much we are alike.

I love that we have become so close and that we are such good friends.

I couldn't ask for a better best friend.

I love you Brianne Carree; you're not a little girl anymore ;)

Faith in His Timing

So I was sent to talk to some counselor lady today, and let's just say she left me quite annoyed.

Why do people feel the need to tear people apart until they find what they are truly sensitive about?

Do these people enjoy others crying? 

Not only did I feel like nothing was being accomplished but now I have to take a two hour personality test next Wednesday...Joy.

Oh well, Life is to be enjoyed and I won't let one lady ruin how god everything is going for me.

I want to write about the Lord's timing.

It is so perfect!

He gives us the right things at the perfect time; truly he does!

Some things will seem to not make sense and all we wish for is understanding, but I have a testimony that as we have faith and trust in him he will bless us with peace and the understanding of things will come as he wills it.

As I reflect upon things in my life I realize that he really has been right there beside me through it all.

All the heartaches I have been through, he carried me and brought me through them. He didn't make things easier, he made me stronger, and for that I will always be grateful!

I'm sure I will have many more trials and heartaches in the days and years to come, but I know that I have a stronger testimony of the Lord's ability to carry me through them as I have faith in him.

I love being able to look at my friends and the things they have been through and how Heavenly father brings them the most amazing blessings right when they need them in their life.

I know there is a plan for all of us; something greater than our own will.

As well as even greater blessings and happiness than we could ever find on our own.

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These lovely people came into my life at the perfect time, and I don't know where I would be with out them.

Just another proof of the Lord's perfect timing!

pebbles of wisdom

“The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up.”

—	Paul Valery

It just gets better from here!

Guys!

Life is AMAZING! 

Sometimes I wish I could just scream from the mountain tops about how much I love everything!

I have the best friends and a wonderful supporting family that gives me strength day by day!

I love all the adventures that I am able to have as I am in good ol' Idaho.

 I really feel at home here. It's wonderful.

 I'm in the best shape I have ever been in, and i am getting in even better shape every day!

I am running two 5Ks this month, and I can't believe it!

I am surpassing my goals and having to make new ones!

My family has been so blessed, I don't even know where to start!

My sister graduated from nursing school and already has a job, and she is marrying an awesome man, finally ;) on July 21st. 

I get a new brother-in-law along with that special wedding.

My sister is having a baby in August, little baby Colton! I'm so excited, she is an incredible mommy and wife.

I get to see all my siblings very, very soon and my amazing parents!

My brothers and sisters are truly my best friends. They always know the perfect timing to step in and let me know they're thinking of me!

I am so proud of my Brother and sister, Beth and David, for the wonderful parents they are and the great strengths they are to me. I am so blessed to have amazing nieces and nephews, who bring me happiness just through thinking of them and their quirkiness!

They really do grow up SO fast!

I am so thankful for my brother Michael who serves in the military and has made such amazing sacrifices for his country. You never know how much is truly sacrificed until it's one of your loved ones who is doing it, at least I didn't. I love him, and he is so wonderful to my sister. For that I am thankful!

I love my brother Cori. He is a rock to me. He is always there for me and always has the right things to say, even if sometimes it's not what I want to hear. He knows what's best for me; always! His testimony of the gospel is so strong, and it is a wonderful strength to me! He is so tough, and goes through so much, but he deserves all the wonderful things in his life.

My Brother David is also a rock to me. I think brothers don't realize how much they really mean t their sisters. I love that we can live our lives according to our ways and still have the knowledge that we love each other and wish the best for each other. He's an amazing Dad, and he is my cowboy influence; the reason I love everything to do with country :)

I have the most amazing grandparents a kid could ask for. I have the best memories of growing up and having them so active in my life. I am so thankful for the blessing they have been and continue to be in my life. 

And last, but certainly not least. Those parents of mine.

My mommy raised me well, I think I turned out alright ;)

She goes through so many struggles and pains in her life, but you would never know it because she'll never show it. She is one of the strongest women I know. I love being able to talk with my mommy so often and how loving and supportive she is to me.

Now for Daddy. I don't think words can describe the love and respect I have for that man. Talk about a man who knows how to spread and share his talents, who knows how to support a family, who knows how to love a women, who knows how to speak when words are needed, and just give you a look or a hug when words are not needed. He has taught me hard work, dedication, and patience. He has never expected anything less than the best from me and while that was hard growing up, I am thankful for that now as I am on my own and need to realize I am capable of great things. No man can compare to the greatness of my daddy, and my hope is to find a man someday who can have my daddy's stamp of approval; after all he won't let me settle for anything but the best!

And for this specific time in my life, I am thankful for my Biggest Winner team and my trainers. I have met some amazing people whose dedication and will power help me stay strong everyday!

My trainers Alyssa, and Jenny are so amazing! They are perfect for me! I love that they are not only my trainers, but that they are two of my good friends!

I can honestly go on for hours about the amazing blessings in my life, but I know none of us have the time for that!

I just wanted to let you taste a slice of my gratefulness!