The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

As this last week has come and gone I have spent a lot of time thinking about the Gospel and how grateful I am for all that it brings into my life, I couldn't ask for more. The following is just a list of thoughts I've had about the Gospel throughout the week that I wanted to jot down. Feel free to read, but don't feel obligated, it's a lot. They are just in chronological order, so nothing specific.

Provo Temple - Tuesday night: As I sat in the baptistry thinking about events that had taken place, I looked around me and noticed that I was surrounded by pictures of my Savior. It was such a comforting place where I could be surrounded by His loving spirit and see His face. I love the temple and I am so thankful that I have one literally just down the street from where I live, what a blessing.

Specific boys in my ward: There is an apartment of guys in my ward that I just love. No matter what the situation is they can always put a smile on my face and they sincerely care about what happens to me.

The Mountains: I went snowboarding this week to clear my mind and to get away from everything that has been going on. If I had to run away to anywhere on the earth and it couldn't be home, it would be the mountains. It is so easy to feel the Spirit in the mountains. Any time I pray in the mountains, I feel like my prayers are heard so much better. When I worked at camp I challenged each of my girls to pray vocally in private on the mountain, because it is such an incredible experience. Everything about them is so magnificent and majestic and there is such a peace up there, and just like the old scriptures say, they are a house of the Lord.

Family: I stayed the night at my parents house after snowboarding because we had Mikey's 1st birthday party the next day. I am so thankful to have a family that is so close and that is such a support in my life. No matter what happens they love me and they will always be there for me. I would pick being with them before being with just about anyone else, they are that great.

Friends: Girls and guys alike, I am thankful for them all. I have had so many friends pull through for me this week, it really has been such a blessing, I don't think there has been a single night in the last week that I wasn't out with friends, I'm so thankful for that.

Heavenly Father: Knowing that I have a Heavenly Father that loves me so much and is completely mindful of me and my life is what I am absolutely most grateful for in my life. Knowing that I am His daughter is my biggest strength in life, knowing that, I know that I can do anything if I live the way He wants and if I pray to Him for help. Here are a few of the many tender mercies He has sprinkled on me this week:

• Alma 36:3 - I do know that that whosoever shall put their trust in God shall be supported in their trials, and their troubles, and their afflictions, and shall be lifted up at the last day. Oakcrest 2008 theme "Power to Trust"
• "Never let a problem to be solved become more important than a person that needs to be loved." - President Monson
• D&C 97:8 - Verily I say unto you, all among them who know their hearts are honest, and are broken, and their spirits contrite, and are willing to observe their covenants by sacrifice - yea, every sacrifice which I, the Lord, shall command - they are accepted of me.
• D&C 6:14 - Verily, verily I say unto thee, blessed are thou for what thou hast done; for thou hast inquired of me, and behold, as often as thou hast inquired thou hast received instruction of my Spirit. If it had not been so, thou wouldst not have come to the place where thou art at this time.
• D&C 6:33-37 - Fear not to do good, my sons, for whatsoever ye sow, that shall ye also reap; therefore, if ye sow good ye shall also reap good for your reward. Therefore, fear not little flock; do good; let earth and hell combine against you, for if ye are built upon my rock, they cannot prevail. Behold I do not condemn you; go your awys and sin no more; perform with soberness the work which I have commanded you. Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not. Behold the wounds which pierced my side, and also the prints of the nails in my hands and feet; be faithful, keep my commandments, and ye shall inherit the kingdom of Heaven.

The Gospel has helped me to love and appreciate all things. The church is so true. :D