Randomly Invigorating

I've had a very pleasant, very full week, and I get to continue this through my weekend. I've had a few tense moments that have turned out just fine in the end, and I'm very grateful for those blessings. My thoughts this week have been random, but many in number. I'm just getting a few of them out of my system so I can move forward.

I realized this week that my temple recommend is even more important to me than I had originally thought; and I've always known it's important. One of the main reasons it is important to me is because it is a physical piece of evidence that says I am trying to be a good person with strong values and morals. It does not mean I am perfect, but it means I am working towards it as often as I can. When I lost it for about 16 hours this week I was more distraught than I ever thought possible. I'm grateful my prayers were answered and I was led to find it. This made it possible for me to have a meaningful, wonderful day with my Young Women, my daughters,  and my friend, Angie, as we went to the temple together. I will treasure that day!


Meghan, Cassie and me at the temple

Angie and me

The cute Young Men with us

My beautiful Young Women!
 

Another thought that came to me this week is that I do not photograph well. I admire the people who can just look at the camera and have stunning photos revealed. I am not so lucky. One out of every 20 is maybe a decent shot of me. The funny part about realizing this about myself is that not 2 seconds later I decided that I don't care. I am not going to hide my life moments just because I don't think I look fabulous in them. I'm going to love them and record them and treasure them. I figure the people who know me know what I look like and it's okay. So look out world, because I am going to show myself.

 

This week showed me that we have more in common with those around us than we think. I am amazed and humbled by those around me who feel the same things I do~who have the same needs and worries and even insecurities. The same values and goals. Even some of the same life experiences and stories. And we're here to share with each other and help one another through them. Many times just knowing someone understands you makes all the difference.

 

In all I realize again, and as always, how blessed I am. I have been given much. It invigorates me and makes me want to give back. So today I'm giving back randomness...and possibly hope that there is probably someone out there who understands what each of us is living, and that might give us strength to keep going.