Unexpected Blessings

I've been meaning to blog for a while, but I haven't really been sure what to say. Putting in my mission papers was put on hold in April due to weight issues. I have to lose 30 pounds before I can turn them in. At first I was really sad about it, but now a month and a half later, I can say that this has been a really amazing journey. I've grown closer to the Lord, become healthier, am happier. Oh, and I've lost 15 pounds. Half way there! :)

I think there are lots of ways Satan tries to work on us to get us to do things we shouldn't. He likes to make us insecure. He likes to make us feel like we aren't good enough, that we're stupid, old-fashioned, ugly, and a million other things. But something I've realized this week is that anytime we're feeling that way, it's not the Lord putting those thoughts in our head. Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ love us as we are. Yes, we have flaws and weaknesses that we need to overcome. But the Lord is much more patient and kind than I think we sometimes give him credit for. Each one of us is beautiful, precious, and loved in the Lord's eyes. He is our Brother, Savior, and Redeemer! There is not a mean or malicious bone in His body. He appreciates any effort we make to better ourselves, and with His help we can overcome any weakness or flaw we may have. Perfection won't be achieved in this life, but with His help we can get a good start. ;)

So, yeah. I love my Savior. He makes me feel loved and special and beautiful. :)

A couple weeks ago I got Bronchitis, which was no fun. But it was nice to just lay around the house all day and get to eat whatever I wanted because it just got burned off by my fever anyway. Haha. While I was sick I wrote a couple songs. But even though I'm feeling pretty much back to normal I don't have my singing voice back. As soon as I do I think I'm going to record my songs and put them up here on the blog. I'm pretty proud of them, so I really want to share them with people. :)

Well . . . I think that's about it. There's really not much going on in my life. I'm working really hard to lose the other 15 pounds so I can turn my papers in, and while doing that just writing stories and songs and spending time with people I love. Those are pretty much my priorities at the moment.

So, to end this post I'll post a video that I think kind of fits how I'm feeling right at this moment. Have a great weekend! :)