Veterans Day

Today is Veterans Day so first I need to say THANK YOU to all of those that have served and are still serving who have sacrificed so much....and to all of their families that we sometimes forget about, cause they have sacrificed as well!

  

I am so very thankful for the freedom of religion amongst other things!  Which brings me to my next thought...I went to church yesterday, it was Ward Conference, it was amazing, as all conferences always are!  Definitely felt the spirit there.  I just have to say I feel so loved by my ward family...it's my 2nd home.  I am 1st counselor in YW's and we meet yesterday with the YW Stake Presidency.  I feel so loved by them as well!  We talked about personal progress and some other things.  It's really funny cause I have been really thinking about that for about a week now (Isn't it great how Heavenly Father lays on your heart things that need to be discussed or brought up but you didn't realize it until someone else brought it up!?!  I sure do!  I get a bit giddy when it happens. haha) :)  The importance of it and how I really want to get started on mine!  I didn't grow up in the church so I have never done it but I am so excited to start. These girls have some awesome programs laid out before them that I wish I had had growing up. But since I didn't, I get to experience them now as an adult, which is still awesome!  To have this calling is a great joy! I sometimes feel I am not "qualified" to be teaching these girls. Like I said, I didn't grow up in the church but had my head on pretty good when I was their age.  But with that said, I also made some unwise decisions like everyone does.  So I'm not really sure why I am in YW's....maybe it's to teach them not to make the same mistakes I did, or maybe it's b/c I was never in YW's as a young woman and Heavenly Father wanted to give me that opportunity, idk, whatever the reason may be, I am definitely thankful for it and am sure it is right where I NEED to be or I wouldn't be there! Bishop and my friend/president of YW's made sure I knew that also. ;)

Okay so yesterday after Conference, meeting with the stake leaders, a linger-longer, and meeting with one of our YW, it was time to come home.  Sounds tiring huh!?!? I assure you it was well worth it though!  So we were in for another treat....The Stake President and our Bishop came for a visit. :)  Again the spirit was with us.  I love them and am so thankful for them and the guidance and counsel they give.  It was so great to have them over.  We are truly blessed to have such great compassionate leaders who make us feel like we are of worth even when we may not feel like it ourselves.  It was a good day!
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