Party!

July 29
I have been given an assignment by Manda and Scott after visiting them (two of my favorite people) to write down my thoughts at night and then share them in my blog. I call it a brain party as I tend to have a whole bunch of random thoughts as I try to sleep. It's like they are having a party in my brain and that's why I can't sleep. So here I am writing away. And what pray tell is on my mind tonight? Many things of course but the main thing is people being burned to death. Not a fan-what a horrible way to die. Whoever thought hey here's a fire and here's this person I don't like let's put them together and see what happens, clearly had serious issues. I cannot fathom being a bystander (especially one that's good with what's going on) let alone the one that puts flame to another person. How could one function after doing such a thing? And why in the world was it so popular for various times throughout history? To think of all the lives that were ended in such a horrific way- the righteous people who followed Alma and Amulek, Abinadi, the Spanish Inquisition, the "witch" trials, the Nazis, and even today when seriously disturbed people decide that's how they want to end someones life. I truly don't get how anyone can be okay with making someone suffer. I do take comfort from what Alma says on this subject. In Alma 14:11 that those whose lives are taken are with the lord. Their blood will be a witness against those who shed it- ultimate justice will be served.
**There's A Party In My Tummy (form Yo Gabba Gabba-don't ask)**
-I often have songs going through my head like a sound track

Easter Surprise

Easter was a very nice day for me. We had a great surprise when we went to Stake Conference. The person presiding was none other than Pres Boyd K. Packer himself. I didn't believe it at first, we never have that happen to us. But I now stand corrected. He is shorter than I thought he would be. Who knows maybe he was taller a few years ago. But just as funny, sweet and adorable. It was a great conference. A nice prep for General Conference. Pres Packer gave a great talk on being clean, repentance and using the Atonement. It was wonderful to feel the spirit so strongly with him there. I loved the rest of the day as well. I spent it with my family, it was so fun to watch Alex hunt for eggs, he was so excited.

rollercoster of a class

It was any normal Sunday. I received a phone call that would throw me for a loop. My bishop asked if I still wanted to serve a mission my heart stopped, I would like to but didn't think it was possible. He wanted me to go to a mission prep class then we would discuss the possibility of me going. I hung up the phone and was in shock, did I really just have that conversation? Was there really a possibility of me going on a mission? I dare not hope. The next few hours waiting for the class I was numb. When it came time to actually be in the class I was an emotional wreak. I had butterflies like crazy. The whole time I was fighting tears. Could this really be happening? I don't want to get excited or attached. It was a great lesson. A little weird to be in a class with such young guys, two of the boys were little brothers of friends. After I got into my car I was overcome with all the emotions I'd been trying to keep in. I was shaking, crying, laughing. It was hard to describe how I felt. But I still don't know what it is that the bishop has in mind, I'm suppose to meet with him about it. I don't know what the Lord has in store for me but I'm ready and willing.