blessed

i've never been a girl that loves asking for a blessing.

i have a hard time admitting i need help.

that i can't fight anything on my own.

but if i've learned anything in my time... i've learned of the importance of the priesthood

i had a complete meltdown yesterday.

those generally don't happen very often.

i hold things in. i hold them and hold them and hold them.

then someone comes along, penetrates my wall, says what i need to hear...

and i melt.

and the tears flow.

i was doing rather well at handling everything i needed to do:

visiting teaching report

presentation

reading a novel in a week

homework

oh, more homework. weird.

planning for the future

not failing as relief society president

being loyal to my job

trying not to let boys ruin my life (too late)

homework. all day. every stinkin' day.

grades suffering from my other duties

maintaining a clean apartment and room

getting enough sleep (yeah...that's a joke)

being social

homework-funny how that's all i talk about

attending the temple & doing everything i need to

my dad called me late last night.

gave me one of those pep talks every girl needs.

i was doing so good at being strong,

and he made me buckle.

how rude.

i knew i couldn't handle everything on my own.

it was stupid to think i could.

julie AND my dad suggested a blessing.

pa even offered to drive to rexburg,

it was well after 11 o'clock.

we called our home teacher and he was over within maybe 5 minutes,

and everything that was said during my blessing is what i needed.

exactly what god wanted me to know.

you can't tell me that the priesthood doesn't help people,

that it doesn't bless peoples lives.

i've only had a handful of blessings in my life, but i have reaped the benefits more than i can know and understand.

and you can bet that when i decide to settle down to some handsome gentleman,

the priesthood will be in our home.

now watch this here.

because i love it.

xoxo.