Truly Amazing Women

You know those times when you really need a friend and you feel like you are all alone? Maybe it is just me... I have been closer to the Savior than I have ever been. There is nothing like solidifying your relationship with the Lord by hitting rock bottom. I have been there and done that. But guess what? The Savior knows me and loves me anyway!! I am so thankful for that knowledge and for the MIRACLE of the Atonement!

I have also had some pretty amazing women in my life helping me along. Right before I took my shame spiral I had the amazing opportunity to really get to know my very good friend Susan. I have to be honest, at first she totally intimidated me. She was our previous Bishop's wife and I had no clue how much I would love her and her family! I also had the amazing opportunity to be visit taught by my current Bishop's wife Sarah. I knew her before he was bishop so not quite as intimidating but I am so so so thankful for her love and kindness through some really hard times. My mom and dad have been amazing and I love them so much for all of their support and love for me and my little family.

I was introduced about a year ago give or take a few months to two incredible women. They are truly the best friends a girl could ask for. They are so kind and are willing to help out in any way at any time. Where would I be without my two best gal pals? Sadly Andi is moving to North Carolina and I will miss her terribly but she needs to be with her hubby who is deployed there.

 

Luckily Laurie will be here for a while ;) I am so thankful for the women in my life. They are truly an inspiration to me. I am in such a great place in my life and I never want to forget exactly how I feel right now. I am a very lucky woman and need to always remember that!

Snowflake Temple Trip

In a times of craziness and hectic life. I have found a new desire to be at the Temple. Andrew and I were able to go to the Snowflake Temple with my sister Julie and her husband Kent and their oldest son Spencer who just got back from his mission in Chile. What an incredible experience this was for us! I think the last time I was in the Temple with Julie was my wedding and that is just sad! I was so excited to sit by her and then we were asked to be the witness couple. I have never had that experience and it was amazing. I didn't get to sit with Julie but it was very special for Andrew and I. I have a true testimony of Temple work and I am so blessed to be able to participate in Temple work.

 

 

A year ago when Dallin left on his mission we took a picture just like this one so we thought we should get one with Spencer. I swear my kids just love their cousins. Chase couldn't get enough of Spencer! I loved watching them play and just be silly together.

 

 

At one point Spencer and Chase decided Chase could go to the Air Force Academy too. :)

I loved spending time with my sister's family. They are truly amazing people and we love them.