WOW!! I love this peaceful feeling!!

A few weeks ago,  I was invited down to the Stake Office building to visit with a member of our Stake Presidency.  At the time, I did not know that I would end up meeting with the entire presidency.  But when I did…I had the most amazing sense of peacefulness and calmness.  It has been an amazing three weeks.  I have seen the Lord’s hand in my life so many times but, these past few weeks have been completely different—I have seen it each day.  It has been completely amazing.  WOW!!! 

So, today, when my name was sustained to serve the young women of our stake, my heart filled with a great amount of peacefulness—even more than that of the previous weeks.  I do not want this feeling to ever leave.  It has been such a great day!! 

Of course, I am scared, a little panicked, a little overwhelmed, suffering from a little bit of anxiety…but, the greatest feeling is that of pure peace.  I am excited for this new calling.  I am excited to serve with those in my presidency and those on our board.  It will be a great few years.  I know that our focus will be on the sweet young women and amazing leaders of our stake.  I am excited for all of the amazing, spiritual, exciting and peaceful experiences that I will be able to enjoy (and now enjoy).  I know that it is going to be difficult and that there will be some sadness but, I know that as I study, ponder and pray…our Heavenly Father will continue to lead, direct and guide me.  WOW!!  What a beautiful day!! 

Michelle

…and the winner is…

Thanks so much for posting such fun memories!!  I loved each one of them!!!  Anyway, the winner is…Angela!!! 

My favorite memory of Angela…it was the last night of camp, all the Stake leaders were in my cabin, curled up in a plethora of blankets with those hand and feet warmers because it was so cold outside.  We told stories and laughed and laughed and laughed.  I think that there were a few tears in there somewhere!!!  It was great!!!  Thanks Angela, for being such an awesome example and a fabulous friend!!!

Michelle

It’s Blog Candy Time!!

Happy Blogoversary to me!!!  Happy Blogoversary to me!!  Happy Blogoversary to me!!  Happy Blogoversary!!!

Yes, it is my BLOGOVERSARY!!!  I was introduced to blogging two years ago from a dear friend, Gerb!!  Since then, I have a passion for it!!! 

So, today on the anniversary of my very first blog, I am going to give out some Blog Candy.  Please leave a comment of your favorite memory of you and I together...your name will be placed into a drawing for 2 free movie tickets...Sunday, August 30th, at 8:00 pm will be the close of this drawing!!!! Have a great day!!!

Michelle

just thoughts…

Today I decided to go for a walk. Since, the weather seemed to be so perfect for a stroll through the neighborhoods; I decided to take advantage of it. I have had a lot of thoughts going on throughout my head that have been just jumbled together, flying around in circles—coming here, going there. I needed to sort through those thoughts and put them in the proper file and order. So, I thought that the fresh air would bring a sense of freshness to them.

At one point along my walk, I came upon a field. I was admiring the fresh cut hay (at least, I think that it was hay…) when I noticed this sunflower. It was growing amongst all of these weeds. The color was so vibrant compared to the ugliness of all that was surrounding it. Of course, this added another thought amongst all those other jumbled thoughts inside my head.

Thoughts…many thoughts!

How is this sunflower surviving being entangled amongst these obnoxious weeds?

How do you survive when all the ugliness of the world is surrounding you?

Thoughts…turned to my personal prayers and to my scripture reading. I am so grateful for the testimony of these two amazing things.

After 5 hours of walking…yes, 5 hours…did you know that if you walk and walk…you still have to turn around and come back the same distance that you traveled? Interesting concept, isn’t it?

I’m grateful for the time to spend outside in the beautiful sunshine just thinking about everything. Plus, I am thankful for a pleasant friend that I ran into on my walk. My dear Friend, thanks for listening!!! I love you tons!

Just thinking…

Michelle

Celebrate life…

I love to laugh.  I love the energy that it brings to my life when laughter is apart of it.  My friend, Vieve, shared with me this video.  Check it out!!  I, absolutely, love it.  Seriously, I do!!  I am not sure how many times I have watched this video but, I know it is close to hundreds.  It is great!!  Each time, it brings a smile to my face and those endorphins just start spreading through every ounce of my being.

This is what life should be all about….celebrating exciting times,  celebrating friendships, having fun, enjoying each other, not taking life so serious, and being happy.  Better yet, I need to take myself less serious.  President Hinckley said, “Life is not only to be endured, but to be enjoyed.”  This is definitely true.  We need to enjoy life and love it along the way.  Yes, we might have huge trials in our lives but, we have been promised only to be able to handle what we can.   So, let’s celebrate life and enjoy the journey. 

Michelle