I feel like I have so much to catch up on! Life has been pretty fun the past little while and I've been a major slacker when it comes to blogging. For Krista's birthday, Mandy and I took her to the Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan concert in Salt Lake. So much fun! Normally it's just Mandy and I that go to the concerts because Krista is off in some foreign country, but having her there was the best! The only thing that would have made the concert better would be if Angela was there!
The weather has been so great the past couple of days and Mandy and I have gotten in some really good runs. Today was by far the best run of the week-in the difficulty level and weather. BUT...this sunshine has definitely been problematic in my schooling, which isn't a good thing since this semester is so demanding. Only a few more weeks and life will be a little less stressful.
Amidst the stresses of 6 classes, 3 jobs and a demanding church calling, I can't help but be grateful for how blessed my life has been lately. Although this semester has been some of the hardest 4 months of my life, and I have definitely been able to see the old saying, "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger" come to fruition, it's good for me to step back and take a look at life and realize that my blessings outweigh my trials.
My challenge to you is to look for the good things in life...even when it seems that life couldn't get any more stressful or hard. Take President Eyrings advice and ponder this question each day, "Have I seen the hand of God reaching out to touch us or our children or our family today?" As I have done this in my own life, the blessings that the Lord has given me have become much more apparent and I know it will be the same for you!
Have a great week!!
