My weekend

My weekend was near perfect, I had one moment when one of life's events just made me feel like life was too overwhelming and I really let it affect the way I felt and acted. So I have decided to focus on the most important positive things I experienced this weekend.

Friday - I saw two of my previous Sunday school students at their wedding reception. Chelsea Garcia was in one of my last classes. She is such a sweet girl and I always remember how much she enjoyed singing and just a joy to have in class. Her groom was Kyle Higgins. Kyle was that kid you had to rope back into the lesson and make sure you kept him engaged so he wouldn't become bored and start distracting himself and others. They were both great kids to teach and actually they probably taught me more than I could have taught them.

Saturday - I spent time with my previous roommates at the Manor and it was nice and relaxing. I also was fortunate to go to the Women's broadcast. I have to be honest I was not too alert during the talks but I perked up with the following: 

Sister Julie Beck - "Through the blessings of the temple they will be armed with power and blessed to receive the “key of the knowledge of God.”  Through the ordinances of the priesthood found only in temples, they will be blessed to fulfill their divine, eternal responsibilities, and they will promise to live as committed disciples."

Sister Barbara Thompson- "Our beloved prophet, President Thomas S. Monson, told us in our last general conference, “As you and I go to the holy houses of God, as we remember the covenants we make within, we will be more able to bear every trial and to overcome each temptation. In this sacred sanctuary we will find peace; we will be renewed and fortified.”

I am really striving to go to the temple often not only on Thursday nights when I work but an additional day a week. I have found it helps me be calmer and at peace with my current trial of dealing with my medical issue; and the truth of that was shown to me this weekend.


Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf- "Sisters, wherever you are, whatever the circumstances may be, you are not forgotten. No matter how dark your days may seem, no matter how insignificant you may feel, no matter how overshadowed you think you may be, your Heavenly Father has not forgotten you. In fact, He loves you, with an infinite love." His talk was truly amazing.

When he said this part I couldn't help tear up. Again, as I face my current trial I let that feeling of being alone creep in but then one of my friends will text or call and I know I am not alone.

Sunday - I saw Elder Spencer Wilheim give his homecoming talk. I was touched by his words and to see that he has grown into a fine young man. I remember the one day in class he asked me a question and the only answer I had was: "Spencer, just keep doing what you are doing now and everything will work out Heavenly Father knows what is in your heart and everything will be fine". Again another reminder that I need to take my own advice. I look forward to attending his reception one day.

I also was able to hear my first home teachers junior companion, Brent Williams, give a talk. He is now a High Council member. Here was this man, a father of two children giving a talk and all I could think of was "WOW, he used to sit in my living room and be a skater type boy kind of shy but sharing a sweet message".

Like I mentioned earlier, my weekend had a big bump in the road but I have decided that I really need to stay positive and while it helps to sometimes vent on the blog I am thinking I need to just be positive and happy on here.
I hope you have a great week!! I know I am going to try to do so.