Woah! Did You See That? It Just Flew By!

Hard to believe that in one week I will officially be halfway through my Sophomore year of college! The past few days I have been thinking about how different this semester has been compared to my first semester of college last year. The biggest difference is that this year I haven't been homesick. Remember how last year I cried and cried, begging my parents to let me go home? Yeah...that didn't happen this time. That's not the only difference though.  

I have truly changed as a daughter of God. It sounds cheesy, I know, but it's true. I have taken steps in my life this year to help me be happier. One of the best things I've done this year is to eliminate people in my life who bring my heartache and disappointment. That was a hard decision to let some of these people go, but in the end it has really helped me to be happier. I don't dwell on the hurt they cause, but instead focus on the good times we had and thank Heavenly Father for placing them in my life when I most needed them.

This semester has also taught me a lot about how strong I am. Definitely not physically, I'll probably always be a weakling, but spiritually. I firmly believe that how you face your trials shows what type of person you are. In the trials I have faced this semester I have turned to God for help. He has calmed my troubled heart. During my times of turmoil and unrest, He has helped me to see the light at the end.

Left to Right: Rebekah, Jallyn, Kyla, Julia

Heavenly Father has sent me the most help through my best friend Jallyn and my kind roommates, Julia and Kyla. These three girls have brought me more comfort and love then they are aware of. The Lord must have given them an ocean full of patience because they have been so kind and willing to help me to grow. For that I am forever grateful. I have never lived with such amazing women as Kyla and Julia. I love them so much and hope that I have had an ounce of effect on their life because they have truly impacted mine.




Jallyn on the other hand is a league all her own. Heavenly Father sure knew what he was doing when He placed her in my life!

I'm not sure how I would have gotten through this semester without her! She has been such a rock in my life! Whenever I feel like I can't do something, she is right there pulling and pushing, reminding me that with God, all things are possible. I am forever indebted to her.

Heavenly Father has truly blessed me this semester. I have made some amazing friends and am looking forward to all the adventures next semester will bring! Well...excited and nervous at the same time. But I know that the Lord will be watching over me and will help me to make the best decisions.

And to all you nay sayers out there! I would just like to point out that I am proving you all wrong! Halfway done with my Sophomore year and still not married! That's right! I'm a rebellious little Mormon Child :)