I just wanted to post a few words on family. I love this gospel. I love my family. I know that it is no accident that I came into this world in the family that I did. My parents both do so many things on my behalf that I never even notice. They are always there for me and always support me. Whether it be a small encouragement they give me or hard love, they have always been there for me. I know most of the time I probably do not even notice what they do for me, and I might even simply shrug my shoulders at the effort and love that they give me. I just wanted to say thank you to them. I know that sometimes I can be a real difficulty to deal with at times, but I really do, deep down, love and appreciate all that they do. A word to Brinton and Nicolle also.
Brinton thank you for hanging out with me, sharing fun times with me, and for sometimes being the BEST example. Thanks for making me better, and for always being so supportive. You are always so fun to be around, and you make everyone welcome no matter where you are.
Nicolle, my amazing sister!! College is crazy! Thank you for all the advice and help with college transitions. Thanks for sharing awesome crazy laughs with me!! I remember the time, driving home late at night, when we were both crying so hard laughing that I had to pull over like ten times!! Thanks for always caring to simply call me and see how I am doing. Thank you for your example of working hard and sticking to it.
Today I just wanted to post a little something about my family, to them and to my sweetheart, Ashley. I had added strength come to my testimony of eternal families today. I am so grateful for my parents, and my brother and sister for all that they do for me. I know that we are sent down to earth to be tested, and things will be hard. They will be as hard as we can physically and spiritually experience. I know that we have not been sent here alone. Heavenly Father is always listening, waiting, for prayers to ask for his help. I also know that we are not here to endure this life alone. He sent us with the greatest people we could be around to help us; our family. We are sent here to help each other get through things together. Sometimes it may seem that our families are less than divinely organized, but I do know that we were specifically sent here together because we are meant to be together, forever.
Recently, whenever I think about my family and the idea of an eternal family I become a little teary-eyed knowing that I can be with my family forever if I do what he has asked me. The idea that my relationships with my family can be eternal brought tears to my eyes today. I love my family. Thank you for all that you do for me.
Ashley I want you to, (when you get a chance) go and give your parents a huge hug and tell them that you love them. Sit down with them and ask them how you can help them. Ask what you can do for them, just talk to them, and be there for them. It is incredible what our parents do for us. The things they sacrifice for our behalf are remarkable. I find myself guilty of not being as appreciative of my parents, and so I will be doing this same thing. Just sit down with them. Hug them with all the energy that you have, tell them that you love them. Without them helping you, see what you can do for them. Our parents sacrifice years of selfless service to raising us and teaching us how to be the sons and daughters of God that they know we were born to be. Although at times it may seem that our parents are a little koo-koo in the head, listen to them. Their only desire is to help us, to show us how we can be happy, and to always be there for us.
I am so excited to start my own family in the future and I hope that I can try my best to pattern my life after some of the great lessons my parents have given me. I love them with all my heart and I am so excited to soon share those experiences with you. Thank you Ashley for always caring, supporting, and listening to me. You are there to rub my back when it is sore, help me through a not-so-good day. You are my best friend. Thank you for your example. You quietly serve so many people around you and I want to tell you Thank You. I appreciate ALL that you do for me and I know that you will be so blessed for all the service that you render to all the people that you do. Christ is often referred to as the Almighty, our King, Jehovah. Even though these great titles when accompany a God that is all loving, all serving, and all caring, (as Christ is), Jesus Christ is the greatest example in mankind of simple to great selfless service. Rather than taking up a throne as a King normally would, Christ was a King that served beneath the lowest of servants. He was a man on earth that showed us that service can come from the greatest there is, and we can serve all. Thank you for reminding me of His great service. I see some of those same service attributes within you and I know that Light of Christ within you is there because you live your life as His daughter.
Again, thank you so much to my family and to my best friend. You have always been there and I am SO grateful for everything that you do for me. It is humbling to know that so many people are willing to stand next to me and be such great and noble examples to me. Everyday.
Brinton thank you for hanging out with me, sharing fun times with me, and for sometimes being the BEST example. Thanks for making me better, and for always being so supportive. You are always so fun to be around, and you make everyone welcome no matter where you are.
Nicolle, my amazing sister!! College is crazy! Thank you for all the advice and help with college transitions. Thanks for sharing awesome crazy laughs with me!! I remember the time, driving home late at night, when we were both crying so hard laughing that I had to pull over like ten times!! Thanks for always caring to simply call me and see how I am doing. Thank you for your example of working hard and sticking to it.
Today I just wanted to post a little something about my family, to them and to my sweetheart, Ashley. I had added strength come to my testimony of eternal families today. I am so grateful for my parents, and my brother and sister for all that they do for me. I know that we are sent down to earth to be tested, and things will be hard. They will be as hard as we can physically and spiritually experience. I know that we have not been sent here alone. Heavenly Father is always listening, waiting, for prayers to ask for his help. I also know that we are not here to endure this life alone. He sent us with the greatest people we could be around to help us; our family. We are sent here to help each other get through things together. Sometimes it may seem that our families are less than divinely organized, but I do know that we were specifically sent here together because we are meant to be together, forever.
Recently, whenever I think about my family and the idea of an eternal family I become a little teary-eyed knowing that I can be with my family forever if I do what he has asked me. The idea that my relationships with my family can be eternal brought tears to my eyes today. I love my family. Thank you for all that you do for me.
Ashley I want you to, (when you get a chance) go and give your parents a huge hug and tell them that you love them. Sit down with them and ask them how you can help them. Ask what you can do for them, just talk to them, and be there for them. It is incredible what our parents do for us. The things they sacrifice for our behalf are remarkable. I find myself guilty of not being as appreciative of my parents, and so I will be doing this same thing. Just sit down with them. Hug them with all the energy that you have, tell them that you love them. Without them helping you, see what you can do for them. Our parents sacrifice years of selfless service to raising us and teaching us how to be the sons and daughters of God that they know we were born to be. Although at times it may seem that our parents are a little koo-koo in the head, listen to them. Their only desire is to help us, to show us how we can be happy, and to always be there for us.
I am so excited to start my own family in the future and I hope that I can try my best to pattern my life after some of the great lessons my parents have given me. I love them with all my heart and I am so excited to soon share those experiences with you. Thank you Ashley for always caring, supporting, and listening to me. You are there to rub my back when it is sore, help me through a not-so-good day. You are my best friend. Thank you for your example. You quietly serve so many people around you and I want to tell you Thank You. I appreciate ALL that you do for me and I know that you will be so blessed for all the service that you render to all the people that you do. Christ is often referred to as the Almighty, our King, Jehovah. Even though these great titles when accompany a God that is all loving, all serving, and all caring, (as Christ is), Jesus Christ is the greatest example in mankind of simple to great selfless service. Rather than taking up a throne as a King normally would, Christ was a King that served beneath the lowest of servants. He was a man on earth that showed us that service can come from the greatest there is, and we can serve all. Thank you for reminding me of His great service. I see some of those same service attributes within you and I know that Light of Christ within you is there because you live your life as His daughter.
Again, thank you so much to my family and to my best friend. You have always been there and I am SO grateful for everything that you do for me. It is humbling to know that so many people are willing to stand next to me and be such great and noble examples to me. Everyday.
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