But to recap this year since it is nearly half over just kills me!!
2015:
Dillon started and completed an EMT course, he was certified and has been waiting to schedule his licensing test. He has since, started another semester of school all while working for Sparkle Window Cleaning.
At the end of March we moved into our FIRST apartment! It is so cute, it relocated us to a different stake, and ward but of course the Church is true no matter where you live! The ward is so nice and really welcoming!
As for other news, we bought a Russian Tortoise, his name is Franklin! and our puppy had puppies! SEVEN to be exact... seven puppies, so if any of you are wanting a dog I really recommend Terrier mixes, they are smaller (indoor/outdoor), smart, playful, and very cuddly!! The dad is a Terrier, and Zoey is a Terrier/ Retriever. Pictures to come in the next few weeks, check back here OR Facebook! :)*********************************************************
The Spiritual high of these last few weeks has been incredible I can't help but share!
As many of you know, I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I have made it a goal of mine, to make Christ the center of my day, life, marriage, etc... I have seen many blessings in my life as well as those I love because of this goal of mine. (You all know Dillon's conversion story BLESSING!!) Another blessing is one captured in the picture above. This is my best friend Sydney. We have been best friends for 14 years, we met when we were 6 and ever since we always had to be a part of each other's life. Well, she was one of the many people in my life who could use the blessings of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Sydney is an incredible person, daughter, sister, friend, she is always so generous and kind putting people before herself! For the last decade and a half, I have invited her to church, youth activities, dances, hoping that she can feel the spirit of the Lord. Well, if you have read my previous post "For it is He who works in Mysterious ways.." we all know that God has perfect timing, and it is important that we keep that in mind.
Believe me I did! I never fought Syd to come to church and MAKE her feel the Power of the Spirit, in fact I did the exact opposite, 6 weeks ago Sydney was feeling the need for a pick me up (and not the Mello Yellow kind). She turned to God. Spoiler alert she was baptized on the BEST DAY EVER!!! (04.25.2015) and last night we had the opportunity in going to the temple. "To finally get to share what i hold most dear to my heart with my best friend is truly a special thing"
Missionary work has a huge spot in my heart, in Dillon's as well. We have made it a goal to ours to be the best examples that we can be, and to share the gospel with everyone who is willing to hear it! So when his best friend Mark (in picture above) asked us "What is the better book to read if I want to learn more about Mormonism? Bible or Book of Mormon, I know you read both" We jump at the opportunity. The past few weeks Mark has been making some life changes and when he realized that he wanted more, he came to Dillon in hope to understand my he always seems so happy, and how he finds his guidance. Spoiler alert!! Mark is getting baptized Saturday 05/09/2015!
All in all, I want you to know that I am a first-hand wittness of the blessings that are received when you have Christ as the center of your life. I am so grateful for my Savior, and for his gospel. I love the Book of Mormon, and I love to see the happiness that it brings to people's lives, because it has brought so much in my life... If you don't believe me look at the faces of Sydney and Mark, they jut look truly happy...(I mean it! Mark looks like he belongs on the cover or the Ensign or Liahona! Doesn't he??) If any of you are having questions, or doubts, or needing a pick me up, turn to the Lord, He will guide you to where you need to be. I promise you that. :)
