Blessings

(First of all, I should probably disclose that the baby in the picture is my nephew, not mine and Richard's ; ) )

I've been humbled lately as I have thought about the blessings that have come into my life this last year.

Its been a great year. Looking back I don't know if I could have imagined such wonderful blessings. One thing is certain, my testimony that the Lord knows us perfectly has been strengthened. He knows what He wants us to be and I know that as we trust in Him, our lives unfold in a quietly beautiful way.

From becoming an aunt, to being able to serve in the Relief Society, to finding a wonderful man to marry, I have felt so much joy and peace. I remember when I first got my calling and I was so excited. And then about ten minutes later I felt sooo inadequate. But I knew I had been called for a reason. As I saw little miracle after little miracle happen, it became obvious to me that this really is the Lord's work and that we are just lucky for the chance to get to serve. I loved my experience. Getting released last Sunday was bitter sweet. I knew it was time, and I was just so grateful that the Lord gave me that opportunity at that time in my life.

And now I am moving onto a new chapterof my life: WIFE.

I can relate to the same feelings I had when I was called as RSP last January. Very excited, but also nervous and wondering if I was really prepared or not. Isn't life funny how its not until we make that decision to keep moving and take some steps in the dark that things come together somehow? I'll be honest...I'm not much of a risk-taker. I like things to be safe, happy and gauranteed. Oh, how I am learning that life just isn't that way. While life is wonderful, I am human and I am going to have my fair share of challenges and struggles. The only sure thing we have is the Savior. Where would I be without Him? Where would any of us be without Him? Life is good because of the Atonement. Its a comfort to know that I will always have that to rely on.

So this post is simply to say "thank you". Thank you to my parents, my friends, my leaders, my family, my ward, Richard, and most of all to my Heavenly Father for supporting me and helping me along the way. I mean it with all my heart. I love you all!