With life being so crazy this semester (#senioryear), I haven't been able to write in a little while, let alone reflect out loud on how reaching another year has affected me. As I stand back and think about what God has given me, I see how I have been richly blessed. No, life doesn't get easier, but it is still always good.
During this last LDS General Conference, the talk Has the Day of Miracles Ceased? Was one that stood out to me. This happened to be given just hours before the tragedy that happened in Las Vegas. In here Elder Hallstrom spoke about what miracles are and brought up the question, "Has the Day of Miracles Ceased?...A critical question to ponder is “Where do we place our faith?” Is our faith focused on simply wanting to be relieved of pain and suffering, or is it firmly centered on God the Father and His holy plan and in Jesus the Christ and His Atonement? Faith in the Father and the Son allows us to understand and accept Their will as we prepare for eternity.
Today I testify of miracles. Being a child of God is a miracle. Receiving a body in His image and likeness is a miracle. The gift of a Savior is a miracle. The Atonement of Jesus Christ is a miracle. The potential for eternal life is a miracle...We are living a miracle, and further miracles lie ahead."
This talk had me thinking about the miracles I at times overlook and take for granted. It can be so easy to be caught up in the day-to-day matters and hear what happens in the world to the point it becomes easy to overlook the miracles that are always there.
That statement We are living a miracle had me think about how I truly am blessed for every breath I take. Sure, 25 doesn't sound old, but when it's in comparison to the "average life-expectancy" for CF, it feels older. I've thought about all the tragedies that have been flashing on every news website and channel. My heart has felt shattered when I have thought about everyone who has been suffering and the losses people have faced. With just turning 25 and hearing about all that's been happening, I want to make the most of this year--not out of fear--but instead out of love and gratitude. There will always be things I can work on, but I know I can actively change while remembering the miracles that were talked about--the miracles we will ALWAYS have. After all, "We are LIVING a miracle, and further miracles lie ahead."
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| Okay just LOOK at those mountains and the fall colors!! |
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| Selfie with my good friend Kim |
