Today something amazing happened....

Today something amazing happened....

The provo tabernacle burned down...this occurred Friday night, December 17th. Not so amazing. But just wait. The provo tabernacle was truly an icon in the community. I remember meeting President Uchtdorf there at a stake conference he was presiding over. The building inside was beautiful, the handcrafted wood, the organ, it was so wonderful inside! So I was speculating with the girls at work how something like this could happen? Why would God allow this beautiful building that pioneers to the valley had hand-crafted over a span of 15 years, just burn?

And then the most AMAZING answer came today....

Regardless of what happens, most of what happens we have no control over, but Christ remains....His message to the world never leaves. I really do believe with all my heart that this picture is no coincidence. I know God's hand was somehow a part of not allowing that picture to burn. I don't really know why but that picture just really touched my heart. It made me super emotional the second I saw it. Just such a testimony to me that no matter what happens, or how bad things may seem, any life event can be turned into something sweet and beautiful. This picture is a message to anyone who is searching for truth about this life, there is only one answer where it can be found, and that is through Christ.

Running up the canyon

My run tonight up Provo canyon was SOOOO amazing. It was absolutely beautiful. There were a couple of inches of fresh powdery stuff everywhere. The sun was hitting the mountains just right to give it that pinkish hue just before the sun goes down. My favorite. Ice had frozen on the tree branches and the sun was shining through. I had one of those moments running....maybe you have had one....when I thought, "Have I really seen this before??" It was such a weird feeling to know that I have been on the earth for 23 years, and tonight I was seeing the mountains for the first time. I LOVE that! I ran and leaped a little in the air, feeling so invigorated, inspired, and at peace tonight.

First week of December

1st - worked a half shift, went home to logan

2nd - played in logan, ate at logan gyros with Dad, Dad bought me 12 pairs of brand spankin' new socks, taped Exodus with luke and Dad

3rd - skied opening day at the BEAV! I've still got it! The snow was perfect...a good foot of new powder and the snow kept falling all day.

4th - worked, could hardly move my legs from skiing

5th - church, went on a drive up the canyon with a good friend...chatted about where we are at in life

6th - work.

7th - BOUGHT A CAR!!! He is a beauty.....1998 subaru outback, 168,000 miles....pictures to come

8th - Work, saw my first pleural effusion and abdominal hematoma. Jazz vs. Heat game...we lost. Grateful tonight for friends who remind you of who you are!