Take the Rain With the Sunshine

This past week I have been traveling around the state of Utah. I had a job interview in Logan on Thursday, and so I decided to pay a visit to Salt Lake and Provo as well. Though, I was hoping my job interview would work out- sadly it did not. During the interview I had the distinct impression that I was not what they were looking for and vice-versa. I was a little sad about it for awhile, but I'm grateful that it gave me the opportunity to glimpse what my life would be like if I moved to one of the previously mention places. Lately, I have been very indecisive, and I can't quite seem to picture my life. Ha you can image how extremely frustrating it has been for me. I'm usually the head-strong, I know what I want, type. Why suddenly can I not make a decision to save my life? I thought my trip would basically decide for me. Turns out it did not. Haha however, what I did find was that wherever I go, I will find happiness. There were several moments through out my trip that I felt pure happiness. They were simple yet profound. It was in the smile and laughter of cute little Joshua as we played. It was eating at Texas Roadhouse with Jen and Orie. It was going to a dance party with Marz & Katie and feeling extremely awkward-yet enjoying myself nonetheless. It was seeing mission friends, and getting to know them as regular people. But most importantly it was in the Celestial room, in the Logan temple that I found the quiet assurance that everything would work out. That it didn't matter that I have no idea what my future holds- and that's alright. I realized I need to enjoy these moments, and stop worrying about the future. Things will work out when the Lord needs them to. It is His times table not mine. While in Provo I attended a Singles Ward for the first time since being home. Yeah, I felt FUNNY through out the meetings, but Relief Society was exactly what I needed. The Relief Society President showed this video by Hillary Weeks:

In this song I love the line "I used to pray He'd take it all away, but instead it became a beautiful heartbreak." I think we can all relate to this. "Yes, the road has bumps and detours and even some hazards. But don't focus on them. Look for the happiness your Father in Heaven has prepared for you in every step of your journey. Happiness is the destination, but it's also the path" (President Uchtdorf). In this video it shows clips of Stephanie Nielson's story. Her Mormon Message "My New Life" helped me get through the hard times on my mission. Anytime I was having a rough day I would watch it, and be reminded of how truly wonderful life is. We are so blessed! I attached her video as well. Enjoy!