When this is posted, I'll be in (hopefully) sunny California for one of my best friend's weddings on New Years Eve. Happy New Year!!
I'll be honest, 2010 has been the hardest year of my short 21 years of life.
But I have also been so happy. I don't know how that works, but its true.
Its one of those things where I would never ever go back, and I would never wish it on anyone else, but I am so grateful for what I've gone through. Because without experiencing the things that I've experienced, I wouldn't be who I am today. I have learned that I am stronger than I ever thought I was, and that I can do hard things. I've learned that even when things are really hard and there doesn't seem like there's much to be happy about, there are SO many things to be thankful for, as long as you look for them.
I've learned that God really does answer our prayers. He doesn't answer them necessarily the way we want Him to, but He is so aware of us and our needs. He can see the eternal scheme of things when we can't. The main thing that is needed in life is faith.
Because without Faith there is no Hope
But I have also been so happy. I don't know how that works, but its true.
Its one of those things where I would never ever go back, and I would never wish it on anyone else, but I am so grateful for what I've gone through. Because without experiencing the things that I've experienced, I wouldn't be who I am today. I have learned that I am stronger than I ever thought I was, and that I can do hard things. I've learned that even when things are really hard and there doesn't seem like there's much to be happy about, there are SO many things to be thankful for, as long as you look for them.
I've learned that God really does answer our prayers. He doesn't answer them necessarily the way we want Him to, but He is so aware of us and our needs. He can see the eternal scheme of things when we can't. The main thing that is needed in life is faith.
Because without Faith there is no Hope
When I have gone completely out on a limb, I have developed such a sweet relationship with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.
And that is True & Pure happiness.
And that is True & Pure happiness.
When experiencing the most heartbreak and sorrow I have ever experienced in my life, when feeling like there was no way I could possibly go on, I had no where to turn but to the one person that knew exactly what I was going through, my Savior, Jesus Christ. I think earlier in life, I had looked at the Atonement as only a way to be forgiven of sins. But I have learned that the Atonement is all encompassing, and when I have felt like I couldn't possibly go on, I couldn't see the light at the end of the tunnel, I have felt the power of the Atonement. I have felt the strength that is not my own. I couldn't be more thankful for the Atonement, but I still have SO much to learn about it. I feel like I will be learning about it for my entire life.
So many people have come into my life that have had such a life changing impact on me, and I know its not just by chance. I also already had SO many people that loved and cared about me. speechless.
So many people have come into my life that have had such a life changing impact on me, and I know its not just by chance. I also already had SO many people that loved and cared about me. speechless.
Here's to 2011 where I have the great opportunity to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Thanks for all the love and support- it means SO much. for realz.
xoxo
5 comments:
Madi, you are such an amazing girl! I have no doubt you will be an amazing missionary! Hope 2011 is a better year!
your faith is so beautiful! i am happy i found your cute blog. :)
happy new year!
Oh I love this!!! Madi you are such an amazing girl! Thanks for being such a great example to me :)
I just pulled up your blog to show Burke who you were (and to tell him about your cousins) and he said, "yeah, that's Caytee right there in the picture!" What a small world. :) Apparently they were a couple of years younger (he's kinda an old man!), but he does know them. Gotta love Parowan. :)
Hey, thanks for the comment girl! Yeah I am going to serve a mission! I have done everything, I just need to meet with my bishop & then the stake president. I'm so excited! & it's been kinda crazy getting to this point, but I know it's right for me!
I love your blog. :]
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