Experience

I love summer.  I love adventures. I love learning.  My summer has been chucked full of all of these.  Through each of these experiences I have had the opportunity to see the Lord’s Hand in my life. I have seen miracles.  I have seen change.  I have seen tender mercies.

This last weekend I was heading home for a wedding. As I was driving through Layton I felt like I should stop by and say “Hello” to my sweet Uncle Clark.  It didn’t take much time, but it made my whole day.  There is nothing like being told you are your Uncle’s favorite Niece!  I left feeling refreshed and renewed.  It was clear to me that that stop was just what I needed to refresh for a busy weekend.  It was such a blessing that I stopped by because Sunday evening he passed away.  I am so thankful for the tender mercy of getting to see him before he passed.  Now here is the miracle of the entire event.  It is the miracle and blessing of the Plan of Salvation.  This post explains why for this Uncle it is such a complete plan.  

On a lighter note I have seen change.  I have had the opportunity to interact with so many wonderful people this summer and have learned so very much.  Here is a little photo collage of my summer adventures which include bike riding, rock climbing, Ragnar, bridge boarding, EFY, water skiing, ice blocking, hiking, and golfing.  Clearly I am so blessed to have so many wonderful experiences with my family and friends.

    

A Lesson from the Olympics

I love the Olympics.  It is so fun to see the world come together and compete.  Yesterday the world watched Michael Phelps lose by a very little amount on the 200m Fly(click to view the video).  This has been one of his strongest events in the past.   Naturally I related it to my life.  In training we have to give all we have, but that isn't enough.  We have to endure to the end.  Just like the swimmer from South Africa we have to do the extra half stroke and go until the very end. But always remember life is meant to be full of happiness.  President Gordon B. Hinkley said, "Life is meant to be enjoyed, not just endured."  

Well folks thanks for reading my unorganized thoughts.  I hope your summer is going well.  It is about time for school to begin and the leaves to fall get yourself ready.

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