Long talks. Life changing people.

Lately I've been having a lot of long, meaningful conversations with some of the people that have impacted my life the most. The other night when I got home, I talked to my mom for a couple hours. Just about friends, my day, and random stories and things. I'm going to miss all of the conversations past midnight with my mom when I go to college. She is the most amazing woman I have ever met in my life. I love her so much, and am so grateful for her. She always has a story that relates to something I'm going through or some advice to help me along the way. My Heavenly Father knew I was going to need a strong anchor, so he gave me my mother.


One of the things that she said has stuck with me, "When you find a good one, stick with him." This was in reference to boys. We were talking about how there are two different types of guys in this world. The great ones, and the bad ones. And I've been thinking a lot about this lately. That when you find someone, that treats you right and respects you like the Daughter of God that you are, you need to keep them in your life.


And I've found that guy. He is on a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He is serving in the Edmonton Canada Mission. He has been gone for almost 5 months. In this time, I've learned just how amazing he is. I've also learned so much about myself that I wouldn't've ever known without this experience. I've learned that I will not settle for anything less than what I deserve. A young man who loves the Lord, and would do anything He asked. To me, this means that he is willing to serve the Lord and go on a mission. It is the hardest, best two years of their young lives. And I know they are called of God.

I love Elder Isaac Wood. My best friend Courtney gave me this quote that says, "Distance is to love, as wind is to fire. It extinguishes the small, and enkindles the great." I love this quote and believe its true. Currently, our love is trying to withstand being apart for two years. But, if it is meant to be, it will be greater than it was before. Its the hardest thing I've ever been through. As cheesy as that sounds. But its also been the biggest time of growth for me. I'm loving it.

At conference April 2010.

The three amigos.

Last night, I hung out with my friend Titus. Him, Isaac, and I spent all last summer together. We were the three amigos. Titus leaves on July 6th for his mission in Argentina. Thats crazy. Everytime I hang out with him, we always have the deepest conversations. I always think a lot about life and the past and future. I'm going to miss him when he leaves. But he will also make a great missionary :)