Mostly.

Mostly I wish I could re-do the first time people asked why I came home. I did not come home because I was depressed. 

Mostly I don't go to the temple nearly as much as I should. 

Mostly I think about how often I'm praying for something, and someone else is praying for the exact opposite!

Mostly I love stealing my nieces and nephews for the day to be the coolest Aunt ever. If I don't have any money it's their fault for being so cute.

Mostly I read books that make me FEEL something. Books that inspire!

Mostly I can't wait to go back to the East Coast. I miss my friends there :)

Mostly I want to go camping. Bonfires! Sleeping under the stars! Mallows and hot dogs! 

Mostly I try really hard not to be annoying or appear obnoxious. But, I'm really bad at that part.

Mostly I like to laugh.

Mostly I ALWAYS think Duke should win, and UNC never should.

Mostly I can't wait to go back to the beach. A week and a half left. Then I'm THERE! 

Mostly I eat chocolate. Seriously I've been keeping track. I eat more chocolate than anything else throughout the day. I think it's doing wonders for my health :)

Mostly my Mother has been getting extremely sassy. It's been very entertaining to see.

-Sarah

Talking to the moon.

My love. I'm here again in the dark. The world has long gone asleep, but I'm still here. I'm talking to the moon.

I send sweet whispers to the moon. The sun was to hot. It burned those sweet nothings long before they could reach you. But the moon. A gentle force that reflects all things. Even love.

My love. Sent up. Sent back down. Sent so far. My love, do you feel my love? My love. Do you know of my love? So much distance and time.

What once burned so strong, has the flame dimmed? Has it flickered out into darkness? My love. Do I still feel your love? What was once so sure has become so muddled and obscure.

So I send my love. I send it with all that I am in hopes you may feel the tiniest sliver of my love. Feel it and let it spark once more. I'm talking to the moon. Are you talking back? I'll always be talking back. Talking to the moon.

Ephesians 1:7

The pure love of Christ is CHARITY.

GRACE is charity in action.

THE ENABLING POWER OF THE ATONEMENT is His grace.

There are more words and more phrases or terms. But it truly is all His LOVE.   

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (include, but are not limited to):

-Holding my hand and cuddling for extensive amounts of time
-Surprising me with chocolate (any kind will do)
-Being willing to talk openly and honestly about various topics such as: sports, your employment with me, friendships, family issues, school, work, cars, movies/books, politics, and any interests of yours and mine
-Eating meals prepared by me and trying new recipes
-Attending various family functions where ridiculing and mayhem (will) occur
-Defending my honor
-Temple dates
-Having an opinion and being willing to share even if everyone else in the room disagrees
-Participate in athletic endeavors
-Making me laugh
-Dealing patiently with mood swings and other emotional moments that will make no sense to you at all

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-A humorous disposition
-Taste for adventure
-A thorough willingness to handle a saucy tom-boy attitude
-The ability to bring out my softer/feminine side
-Love of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
-An understanding of effective "comp inventory" and ability to carry out said action
-A kind heart
-Desire to grow
-Good with kids
-Someone who likes/plays/understands sports better than I do
-Terminating all employment elsewhere, and not looking for employment elsewhere while employed

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Sad hearts.

There seem to be many people in the world today who are angry with how the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is functioning. In particular, women who are members. It truly saddens my heart.

A question of church doctrine is not a question of some old man's decision making. Heavenly Father calls a Prophet to act as his voice on the Earth today. It began with Joseph Smith in the early 1800's and has continued since then. I believe this with all my heart.

I feel like the world has grown accustomed to the thought that you can get anything you want, if you throw a big enough hissy fit. There is always a never-ending stream of comments on the sad state of mine, and the upcoming generation. We are described as spoiled and over indulgent. We get anything we want and don't know how to show respect because we believe we deserve everything. But behavior like this is taught.

There is a growing number of middle aged women who refuse to be satisfied with the word of God. A growing number who are determined to get something they will never receive. God laws are unchanging. While small "cultures" of the Church may change, doctrine never will.

When Christ was on the Earth he saw many people making mistakes in regards to how the commandments were to be lived. He did not whine or stomp his feet. He lovingly shared the truth and let people make their decisions. May we not all act this way?

But there are so many different ideas about what is right. But our opinion of what is right is not always true. People call me brainwashed and unable to think for myself. I've come to know, through answers from God, that his Prophet speaks the truth. The Prophet teaches and institutes truth. No amount of foot stomping or loud yelling will change the truth.

There are many determined to take this angry and tumultuous path. "For he seeketh that all men might be miserable like unto himself." -2 Nephi 2:27

There are many determined to get their way. And if they don't, they will do all they can to ruin the experience of everyone else who loves this Gospel and ALL of its teachings. I'm sorry, but does this sound Christ-like? Or does it sound more like the scripture cited above? Aka, you're acting like Satan. Personally I see that as quite a problem..........

I'm grateful for the knowledge of God's work on the Earth. I'm so lucky to have a group of leaders I trust to never lead me astray. They always share truth. And occasionally I don't get too excited about something that will make me change my life. Change is hard at times. But I never have to question the things I am encouraged to do. Everything about this Gospel encourages me to be the best I can possibly be. I love the Priesthood and the power men have to act in the name of God. I love this divine role I have as a woman. I hope all turn to God with the questions in their hearts and trust, and accept, his answers.

I'm that girl.

I prefer basketball shorts and a big pull-over hoodie.

Make up is a hassle and generally my least favorite part of the day, so I don't use it very often.

I don't brush my hair, like ever.

I would eat carbs all day every day. Bread. Pasta. More bread. Throw some chocolate and cheese in there, life is golden. Whipped cream? Even better.

Nothing is greater than a Disney movie.

I'm a nerd about space. Black holes are fascinating and I wish I was smart enough to learn more.

The outdoors are much better than the indoors.

Getting dirty is mostly fun for the long shower you get to take later.

With the exception of Duke Basketball, I don't care who's playing, what sport, or even the level. I want a good game.

There's something really satisfying about making something delicious that other people eat and enjoy with you.

There's always room for dessert.

Books, books, and more books. Never mind the fad of electronic reading. One day I want a huge home library. If you ever get me a present a book is all I want.

I daydream way too much :)

Nothing makes me happier than spending time with kids, even if they're being bums.

I don't think I have an artistic bone in my body,

My greatest ambition in life is to always be financially stable enough that if anyone ever comes to me for help I can give them any aid they need.

I have a legit bucket list. They WILL all be fulfilled before I die.

I hand write in my journal every day and have since I was 15 years old.

I don't formally pray as much as I should, but my thoughts are always plees. He knows all my thoughts right?

Sometimes I make ill-informed and emotionally based decisions. I think it's often a good thing actually.

What's right for me tends to be the exact opposite of what everyone else thinks should be the right thing for me to do.

I love to laugh.

If it sparkles I want it.

I've been accepted.

3 years ago I dropped out of college.

Now I am a student again!

Salt Lake Community College. I'm a Bruin. (ucla!)

I'll be living with an Aunt in West Jordan, UT. My mom's family is the greatest for so many reasons.

I'll start in January.

I'm actually really excited for all the classes I'm going to take.

I'm going to be working towards a degree in Social Work. It's perfect for all the things I like to do.

It's going to take me a while to complete the degree while working, on top of school.

I can't believe I'm doing this.....

It's totally possible that I might drop out again, and that's ok.

One day at a time.

How am I paying for it? One day at a time.



See you in October Utah!