The Groesbeck's

The Groesbeck's

Monday, October 24, 2005

Feelings of Love

Yesterday (Sunday) was such a great day! I went to church which was okay. Later that night at 6:00 I got to go and hear Elder Ballard speak at a fireside. What a wonderful opportunity that was. I have never been in the same room of a general authority before, so it was quite a good experience. I went with a friend who isn't a member of the church. It was really good because we were both able to get to know each other better, and she was able to see more about who I am.
I really appreciated Elder Ballards talk. He talked about who we are as sons and daughters of God and where we came from. It was excellent. I commented to Sara afterwards that I just love to hear the general authorities speak because they always make me feel so good about myself. I was reminded that I have a purpose in this life and that God really does love me. Remembering that can be hard from day to day as I get caught up in school and in my personal life. His talk was directed more to investigators and non-members, but I also felt that it was good for me to hear. He reminded me of all the things that I haven't paid attention to in a while.
After the fireside, I went to Diane and Fords house. I saw Jeffrey, which is always a delight, but I also got to spend a lot of time talking with Diane (and Ford a little though he was in bed due to his surgery). While I was talking with Ford I had an overwhelming sense of gratitude that they are a part of my life. I started getting a little emotional, but I tried to control it. I just love them so much....and all of my family for that matter. As I was driving back home, I sat and thought of all of my family and how much they mean to me......they mean so much. I became aware (for the millionth time) of how much I love my family. I have the best family in the world!
That was my Sunday. It was filled with thoughts of love and I was grateful for that.

Thursday, October 20, 2005

Coming Home

I've come home for the weekend. I love it. Even though I live only 40 miles away I miss home. Nothing is the same where I am at. I live in Salt Lake now. I recently moved up there to go to Westminster College. I love the school and everything it has to offer me, but like I said before...I miss home. Last weekend I went back up to Salt Lake on Saturday night. By Sunday afternoon I was dreaming about the coming Thursday (tonight) when I could come home again. Tonight my dad came and got me. I was so glad to see him. I got in the car and we had a nice chat on the way home. I told him a lot of my frustrations and about everything that has been hard for me to accept about being away...or some of the differences that I have had to get used to. It was nice to talk to him. When we got home, I stepped out of the car to the familiar smell of my neighborhood. This is perhaps one of my favorite things about home. Nowhere else smells like home. The neighborhood has a certain smell about it at this time of year...I love it. It floods my thoughts of memories of when I was younger and the many things that my neighborhood provided me...I love this place. It holds a special place in my heart. Let me just say that I am so grateful to have been raised in such a wonderful place. The best place on earth.
I have one tidbit of good news. I had two mid-term exams this week and I aced both of them!!! YES!!!! I got 100% on my anatomy exam and a 97% on my sociology exam. I have to admit the week was full, full, full of studying, but it all paid off! Now it's even better that I can be home and have a chance to finally RELAX!!!

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