Blessings.

                     

Story of my life.  haha.  But really.  I boycott.  No, not really.  Life is funny.  God can be funny.  Plays funny jokes.  No.  That's not really true either.  My life....

I got sick this last week.  Throw up sick.  Haven't done that in a while.  Actually last time I did that was because I had a panic attack.  That was grand.  But not the case this time in case you were wondering.  Just a bug.  And my life is real wonderful.

It's gotten real busy.  Which is good.  Good to get involved in good things.  Conference was this weekend and I loved it!  Learned a lot.  About life.  About myself.  About my calling.  Oh ps. i got the calling to be relief society president again.  Which I finally came to terms with again this weekend.

Big news for the LDS church this weekend is that our missionaries (which in the past have consisted of typically 19 year old boys and some 21 year old girls) can now begin at ages 18 and 19 for boys and girls respectively.  I was at work when the announcement was made, and got out of work to a text from one of my best friends saying "Annie!!! I AM GOING ON A MISSION ASAP! I already have a meeting with my bishop.  Oh ho ho I am so happy."  To which I immediately started crying.

I have been home from my mission for about 2.5 years.  Weird.  I just turned 25.  Weird.  I have this extremely overwhelming calling.  Again.  Which is weird.  But I have a Heavenly Father who knows what's up and I am blessed in oh so many ways.  And so, as part of President Monson's counsel, here is a list of just a few of my recent blessings:

1)  I have an incredibly talented and amazing presidency.  They are phenomenal.  Really.

2)  Best parents on the planet.  Enough said.

3)  Roommates who are super chill and easy to get along with.

4)  I get to work with kids every day.  And they are angels.  And I love them.  Even the crazies.  Actually, especially the crazies.

5)  I have a job that keeps me active and having fun.

6)  I have friends I can count on to take care of me when I'm sick.

7)  I am provided for.  I have a job, apartment, food, etc.

8)  I got to step on crunchy fall like leaves this weekend.

9)  I have friends in distant lands who love me and know the perfect times to send messages/packages/texts/call, etc.

10)  I have learned how to say no.  At least a little bit.  Not my strongest suit.  But I am getting better at it.  and I consider that a blessing.

and many many many more.  i'm continuing the list elsewhere, but you just get the taste of it.  It was funny cause Pres. Monson gave this counsel and all I could think about was how I already do it thanks to the dear Sister Walker and her example on my mission.  It has made all the difference in my life.  5 blessings/tender mercies written down at the end of each day.  I highly recommend it.  It'll change your life :)