It has been an eventful few weeks in the Michelle&Davian house! Here is what we have been up doing...
First, our wonderful friend Jarred came to visit us and we had a great time. His family has a beautiful cabin not too far from Rexburg. We took a little day trip to Jackson Hole, Wyoming and fun walking around. Davian liked some of the little shops they had downtown and it was pretty fun. I have some pictures but I need to get a cable to take them from my camera to my computer. So, as soon as I do that I will get them up!
We were able to go home and visit my parents and some friends in Washington twice these past month or so. It was great being back in Palouse and great seeing my family and friends. I had so much fun crafting with my mom and being back in my parents house. I sure do miss all of them! (I will have to post some pics of our crafts too). I also had a great time with one of my Best Friends, JANAE. It is great to have friends that you cannot see for a while and then when you do see each other it's like you were never apart. =)
(LOVE, LOVE THIS PICTURE)
Davian started Preschool this week and has been having a great time. He is starting to make friends and I think he is going to settle in well. We have our ups and downs but we make it work together. I sure do love that little man.
The biggest thing for me is that I have started my Fall Semester. I only have 9 credits right now because I am part-time until Winter. I am very excited to be taking classes. I have had a lot of time to reflect on things while walking around campus and I really have been having a hard time sometimes. I just don't know what I was thinking not doing college at the "normal" age. I feel like I should be living in a house of girls and making some great friendships. Not only that but meeting the right guy and doing things the right way. I see groups of people who look like they are having such a good time and hear about people's wards and how much fun they are. I long to have the same experiences and things in my life. These thoughts seems to creep in every now and again and I feel sad. However, I have come to realize that these aren't thoughts from the Savior. The Savior doesn't want me to feel sad. He knows that I made some mistakes and He also knows that I am doing all I can to correct things and stay on the correct path. I have come along ways in the past few years and I am grateful for the lessons I have learned. I am where I am right and that is simply the best place for me. Life doesn't ever seem to go as planned, now does it?
One thing that I love about BYU-I is devotional on Tuesdays. This may have been my first one today but I loved it. It is amazing to see all these young Saints gathered in a "mini" conference center. Not to mention this is a wonderful way to get a Spiritual boost for the rest of the week. Today Vice President Henry J. Eyring spoke (son of President Henry B. Eyring). Eyring spoke a lot about being good stewards to the Lord and what it means to represent Him. He quoted His father several times. There were several things that really touched my heart. I will mention a few things. One thing was that Vice President Erying said was, "Be happy even in difficult or ordinary circumstances." This really made me realize how you can be happy during difficult times. Being happy doesn't mean that things are going to be perfect it simply means that you don't focus on the imperfections. I am so happy with my life even though I long for other things. I know that right now I need to work on a few things and the Lord is giving me the chance to do this. Another great thing that was mentioned (quoting President Eyring) was, "The purpose of the gospel of Jesus Christ is to change you so that you're not trying to resist change. You're trying to have change take you where the Lord wants you to go. How you answer the question of who you are will determine almost everything." I really love this. I think it speaks for itself and I can really testify to it's truth. And one last quote from President Eyring, "Our hearts, fixed on Him and His work, will keep us on course, however the wind blows." I know that by following the Lord's plan for me I will end up where I need to be at whatever time in my life. This I am truly thankful for!
I am so thankful that I am in Rexburg, Idaho. I am thankful that I can attend school and grow in so many ways in my life. I love the "Spirit of Ricks" and couldn't imagine being anywhere else right now. I know that Davian and I will grow so much during our time here.
