Signing Off

It's time! 

For a new blog. 

www.katentrace.blogspot.com

See you there!

Chaos.

If you'll recall with me... the last sentence of my last post (over a month ago...) was "school starts tomorrow, let the chaos begin." and oh, has it begun.

Here's our schedules.

Monday: work until 5, get home and try to get stuff done, trace comes over at 7 after class. Try to feed him, fhe, do all of my homework due tuesday. (i could do it during the weekend.... but let's be real... procrastikate)

Tuesday: leave from work straight to school, class until 9:30, meet at Trace's, we get done about the same time with school, try to find some dinner, usually go to burger king, watch TV, do our stats assignment due @ 11 tuesday nights

Wednesday: usually I have the day off! I schedule it for all my homework then end up sleeping in, going for a brief run, getting pretty, cleaning my room, and then i feel lazy so doing homework is difficult. Make or buy Trace some lunch for when he gets home from work at 2, do some homework before we leave for school at 4. class until 7:30 for me, 9:30 for Trace. I stay and do homework (or blog). We go get a late dinner and do our homework due Thursday. Usually at my house, depends.

Thursday: leave from work straight to school, class until 7:30, Trace is done at 9:30 so I spend that time cleaning my room which has somehow gotten messy again, go for a run, or just sit with my family. I usually head up to his house so I can be there when he gets home so I can find something for him to eat. We are usually pretty burned out by Thursday nights... which means redbox usually. (after our stats assignment due @ 11)

Friday: I usually work until about 12:30 and he works till 1:30. So we usually get to have lunch together then do more homework. Then we alternate planning date night. This weekend is mine, we are going to a Leonardo Da Vinci exhibit.

Saturday: usually family time. up for debate.

Sunday: family time!


Okay. so I spend a lot of time with Trace... but guess what. I think that means I like him a lot. And good news, he likes me too. He is the type of person that would tell me if he didn't want to hang out. He was with some friends on Saturday and texted me "is it bad that I don't want to hang out with anyone but you?" haha he's just too cute. gross. sappy. anyway! I love being with someone that I can say anything to. I love being with someone I don't have to say anything to. We pray together every night. We read our scriptures almost every night. :) He is my perfect match. He keeps me going and makes me want to work harder. He calms me down, and makes my life better. I've never been happier.

Stay tuned.

Unreal

Wellp. He has almost been home a week. We still keep laughing because we feel like he never left.

But he definitely left. The little things that are so different prove it. I never have to open my own car door. He is always on time. He is asking me what the plan is instead of complaining because I made a plan. And we read scriptures and say our prayers. Every day. Together.

We have spent a lot of time together in the last week. But I see no problem with that. We are trying to spend equal time at each of our homes. But it's hard when mine doesn't have a kitchen.

On Friday, I gave him his birthday present. We are going to Denver to see the Red Hot Chili Peppers [and his grandparents]. But We are so excited. He told me yesterday that he had just accepted the fact that he would never see them in concert. He is convinced this will be the best concert he has ever been to. I'm thrilled.

Then we spent the afternoon putting a cheap stereo in his lovely high school car. His brother went two years without one. I was sort of sad because we used to have such great talks because there was no radio. But I'm over it. We still talk.

We went to like eight stores to get the right stuff... His cousin thought we were cute in our colors pants so he took a picture.

Oh yeah! My best friends got married to each other! That was Friday as well. They were one of the first Sealings which was nice. Everything was amazing.

Trace was a gem and came to the reception with me. We actually went to my childhood best friend's reception as well. He was such a champ about me dragging him around and showing him off. Then he would hold my bridesmaid bouquet while I had to attend to bridesmaid duties. He wasn't even embarrassed when I climbed out of the pool... Fully clothed. With the rest of the bridal party. He is a keeper.

He is getting his guitar skill back. It's amazing.

His sister and mom and I took him shopping and got him some cute clothes. He finally agrees to wear clothes that fit. Thank you mission.

His homecoming was so great. His talk was amazing. And I loved catching up with his family and neighbors. The thing I missed most over the last two years was spending Sundays with this kid.

He helped my dad and Tyson tear down the kitchen. He's such a good boy.

And we started a colored pants club.

School starts Monday. Let the chaos begin.

730

Seven hundred and thirty days. That's how many I went without seeing him.
And it feels like he never left.



I have no other words.

Tonight.

Tracer used to use a really funny voice to sing TONIIIIGHT TONIGHT I'LL SEE MY LOVE TONIGHT! From west side story.

I can picture it perfectly.

So... Yeah. I slept more than I thought I would. I took my CTR ring off in my sleep which is super weird cuz I never take it off. Nervous ticks in my sleep? It's fine.

Pray for me. And him. Mostly him.

Expectations.

Dear Readers. 

There is nothing I can say that will convince you that I have no expectations. I wish somehow you could read my mind and look into my heart to see that I'm prepared for the worst. I'm hoping for the best. I'm a positive person, therefore I'm not going to go around telling people that it probably won't work out. 

I know how I need to behave. 

I KNOW HE WILL BE WEIRD. STOP TELLING ME THAT. 

This is not going to be a fairytale right off the bat. I'm prepared for that. But, I think that this will be a great experience for me. Sure there's been hype about it for what... two years? give or take? And sure, it would be easier if no one else was aware of what was happening. 

But. 

I will not do anything because someone expects it. I will behave how I feel like I need to behave. I will be as mature as I can be. I will be as in tune with the spirit as I can be. 

Please support me in this. And stop asking me when I'm getting married. I will punch you. 

Cordially, 
Kate

Livin it up.

So I had a small anxiety attack. Okay a large one. I called Lexi to talk it out and she told me to just stop running and talk to her... I wasn't running. I was driving. I think I was just at my nerves end. I have been so high strung about t coming home, not really in a bad way. But I just wasn't even having fun. Just felt like I needed to always be reading my scriptures and always be preparing. But hey guess what. He isnt gonna want to listen to only church music in the car. His idea of fun might include something other than only going to the temple. There is a happy medium that must be found.

I only have 12 days left. So I'm gonna have as much fun as I want.

We went downtown for Lexi's bachelorette party. Cyndi Mel and I wanted to try something new so we walked till we found somewhere we could eat. I had a caprese panini and it was so yummy! Very proud of myself.

We had a great time with all the girls. Did lots of shopping and chatting.

My friends and I watched a movie in cyndis backyard. So fun.

Disney day was a success. I'm only a few votes ahead. I need as many as possible! See my Facebook for the link :)

This kid had a birthday

And to celebrate, I ran six miles.

Emily had a 20's speakeasy mocktail themed bachelorette party and it was the bees knees. Then Kelly and I slept at aunt Karen's so we could get some extra sleep and save some gas.

In the morning we went over for breakfast and helped watch the nieces and nephew. Then we had to leave her brother all alone with them while we got ready then we came back while he got ready. We were a great team.

Then we watched mr and mrs barker come out of the beautiful bountiful temple and took pictures!

We got hungry before the luncheon so we had to make a crazy bread run.

We listened to lots of speeches

And had a grand ole time. What a beautiful wedding it was. Such a fun day! Oh and I caught myself a bouquet.

Here's to some late nights and spontaneity.

12 days.

The Last Letter

Tonight I sat down to write Trace back. 

Then I fell asleep for almost two hours instead. I told my mom it's so hard to find motivation to write him when I could just say it to his face in 3 1/2 weeks! So she told me to let him sweat a little. And that is my plan. Sure I'll shoot him an email on p-day. but I'm so done writing letters. 

I've had this plan for about a year, thanks to a good friend's husband who showed me this scripture. This is all I sent...

 It's more fun if you look it up... I'm not gonna tell you what it says. 

 This is monumental. so we took pictures. I know it's gay. but maybe I'll be grateful one day. 

(and then while I'm away... I'll write home every day! and I'll send all my lovin... to you.)
We love the Beatles.

Here's to a crazy 25 days! 

Fantasy.

Last night I dreamt about the night we pick him up.

it was weird. 




On the plus side, his birthday present is going to be the BEST thing in the world. Now his grandparents are in on it and I'm just thrilled. I almost wrote all about it, then realized there's a good chance he'll read this! Close one! 


I'm in the fetching twenties. 29 days. Thats real life for ya. 

It's not all the time you find all this neatness in one location. And that, is nature. 

For those of you who have no idea what I was just quoting... just laugh for a minute...

Are you gettin excited?

People keep asking me... are you getting excited for him to come home? and I reply politely, yes! it will be so fun. When in my head I'm saying, "duh! I've been excited since the day he left!"

Here's some thoughts I've been having. As exciting as it is, it's terrifying. I am terrified for that moment. Mostly because when I get nervous I start talking in a British accent. Awkard meets irony. There's a lot of pressure here, on both ends.

So here's what I've learned in the last 2 years.

• I am an independent person, believe it or not. I have learned to love my alone time. I crave it. 
• I figured out what it takes to be happy with life. 
• It takes faith.
• It takes prayer.
• It takes study
• It takes family.
• It's easy to receive guidance from the spirit. If you're trying. It won't be thrust upon you. It starts with a choice. 
• I don't need Trace to survive. If this blows up in my face, I know that I will be okay. stop rolling your eyes. I'm serious. I really know how to be happy all on my own, without depending on anyone.

With all that being said... 

    everyone keeps saying well it'll all work out how it's supposed to. 

                                I know that. 

However, I know that it is going to be easier to figure out "how it's supposed to" if I am living righteously. If I'm in tune, I'm gonna be a-okay. 

I'd like to publicly apologize to Mom for telling her I didn't want any more advice. Hers just happened to come after everyone who is trying to tell me how Trace is going to act... when they've never even met him. I was very frustrated. If you know me, and you know Trace, advice is welcome. If not, I will smile and nod and then disregard everything you say. And mother, I love your advice. And I love you. 

32 days. 

The Lord works in mysterious ways.

Today was the greatest day of my life. Okay maybe not. But BOY Do I feel good. It all started this morning... The end is the best part. don't skip all the words... courtney...

One day a month, at work, we start late and work late. However, on that day, I am supposed to go in and answer the phone. My good friend Brittany at work has to take her daughter to daycare that early anyway so offered to take the phones whenever I wanted to sleep in instead. So yesterday I was feeling lazy and told her she could have them! Today instead of sleeping in, I got up and went for a little run. (really little) at my mile mark I got a phone call from Lexi. She figured I was working but thought she'd try anyway... well I wasn't working and it's a good thing. Her mom was unavailable to go with her to see her wedding dress for the first time with the alterations. Best friends are there for a reason! 

So I met her at the alterations place and her aunt couldn't make it at that point either. She yelled from the dressing room that she needed help with the zipper... I opened the door and lost it. She looked amazing and it all just hit me that we are growing up and this is real! I don't know why I cried... it's really embarrassing actually. But it was really great for us to have that together. :) 

Then I went to work and had a LONG STRESSFUL day. But, it was nice because it went by fast. 

Then I wanted to get my nails done. I'm a sucker for shellac. It's bad... and getting expensive. Anyway... I heard about a place doing it for $15 so I headed there. While the nice Vietnamese lady was doing my nails. A little girl came up to me (I found out her dad worked there, so she was just hangin out) 

I always wear my CTR ring. Seriously, I NEVER take it off. I shower with it, sleep with it, run with it, tan with it. It's just part of me... well this cute little girl pointed at it and said 

"I've seen lots of people with that ring!"

Me: "Oh yeah? Do you know what it means?"

"They told me it means choose the right."

Me: (stunned) "That is exactly right!"

Then she ran away to the back. She reappeared later... 

"Where can you get one of those?"

Me: "There is a store across the street that has them!"

"What's it called?"

Me: "Deseret Book. They are a book store but they sold me a ring! Isn't that funny?"

"Is it like Barnes and Noble?"

Me: "Ummm yeah! Sort of!"

"I bet I could go there and get one"

And off she went again. I couldn't stop thinking about it. So, when I was done, out I went... across the street, to Deseret Book. I found this cute book... 

 And of course, got the standard CTR ring for her. 

As I went back to give it to her, I saw her going into another store next door, so to avoid being creepy, I went in and gave them to her dad. I said "Your daughter really liked my ring, so I got her one. And here's a cute book about it!" He looked stunned and happy and said "Thank you! What's your name?" I said "Katelin, I wrote it in the back!" 

In the back of the book I wrote...

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints taught me to choose the right and to love everyone. Love, Katelin Cook  (I also wrote www.mormon.org)

I walked out and semi-creepily found her in the other store. She recognized me and I crouched down to her level. I said, "You remember my ring? I got you one! And a book!" she thanked me and smiled so big. Off I went. 

Maybe later in life when the gospel is introduced to her, she will remember that ring or that book. Or maybe not. But dang I feel good. 

I'll have to go get my nails done there again :)

Charity NEVER faileth. 

Sometimes

The only thing that gets me out of bed is knowing that I get to sleep in the next day.

Here's to late nights and early mornings.

Oh the life I lead.

Is that allowed?

Today I got an email from Trace...

I'm reading your blog, is that allowed?

This blog is more about me than about you! I quite like that.



hahaha Yes Trace, it's more about you because you're more interesting and better looking than me!

80 days ya'll.

The Waiting Game

If you are sick of me talking about trace, you're in the wrong place. Because for the next 99 days, this blog will not be without a trace! (eh? eh?)




I mean look at that face!! Why would I not wait for that face!!



I literally cannot wait. Hopefully school will keep me busy until June 13, then cyndi gets home from china on June 27, then I just get to enjoy summer with her and I'm home free!

Also my dear roommate Emily is marrying her missionary Soren on August 3. So that's something to look forward to.




And much preparation will be given to lex and Caleb's wedding which is the day after trace gets home!

Oh yeah. I can do this.

It is enough, I will.

I'd like to journal an experience I had this evening and I really don't feel like writing. (lazy)

Tonight in my church history class (it's church history and the worldwide growth/impact of the church since 1901) we discussed the persecution of the LDS church. We saw some examples of anti-mormon literature. We discussed in detail how and why former members of the church try to bash it and use small flaws in its history against it.

During our discussion I began to feel like the weakest person in the room. The only one who hadn't been on a mission or been through the temple. However, I felt a strange strength. I didn't enjoy reading any of the anti-mormon things, and I could feel my heart tighten as to not let Satan take control in any way.

The point of the discussion was to determine what we can do as members of the church to combat such accusations. My professor shared a story, and I apologize I don't remember which general authority's father it was about. But he was on his mission in Scotland. As he tried to share the gospel, doors were slammed, names were called, he was spat upon and yelled at. He and his companions began to get discouraged, so they changed their approach. They started just making nice with the people. Helping out, avoiding pushy discussions, and doing service. They were making many friends, but no one was joining the church. Slowly, a darkness came over this missionary and he began to realize it. So one morning he went down to the beach, alone (apparently that was allowed then) and prayed to Heavenly Father, asking how this darkness could be removed from him. In a very distinct voice, he was told to proclaim Joseph Smith and the restoration of the gospel. Immediately he knew that was what needed to be done. He responded "It is enough, I will." He and his companion began to do just that. Again, doors were slammed, names were called, he was spat upon and yelled at, and many joined the church.

As we face the opposition of the world and try to find that common ground on which no personal boundaries are crossed, we often fail to represent ourselves and members of the true Church of Jesus Christ. Boyd K. Packer said, "It is not common ground we seek, it is holy ground we seek." Tonight I learned that even though things may get uncomfortable, I need to be bold, and share what I believe. When someone claims I am not a Christian, not only do I need to correct them, but I need to share the message of the restoration.

People can leave the church, but they can't leave the church alone. They will always be there, trying to defy everything I hold dear. But, my testimony will remain unshaken.

After my class, which happens to be two minutes from temple square, I went to clear my head. I sat in front of the temple for some time reading the Book of Mormon. I went into the visitors center and looked at the Christus statue. Then I went downstairs to look at the display about Joseph Smith. I said a quiet prayer since no one was around. I told my Heavenly Father that I needed some help, immediately a feeling of love and appreciation came over me and then the tears came.

Joseph Smith Jun. did see God the Father and His beloved, only begotten son. Joseph received revelation after that in order to attain the gold plates when the time was right. Then he translated the plates, by the power of God. And those plates became the Book of Mormon. Which book is the truest of any book in existence. I know that because I have asked my Heavenly Father. I know all of this because I have asked.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints contains the fullness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It is the only way to true, real, happiness. It is the reason I will be with my family for time as well as all eternity.

It's true. If you doubt it, ask in faith, believing you will receive, then study diligently and be patient, you will receive an answer.

www.mormon.org

Fall is coming.

I just registered for fall classes. 

Do you know who else is registered for fall classes? 

Hint: He's really tall. 

That means fall HAS to come! 

my heart just stopped for a second. 

wake me up when it's August 16th. 

the doldrums.

Well, not much has gone down in the last month or so... but here's some pictures anyway.

I went to Rexburg to see Kelly (right) in her play at BYU-I, she was fantastic. I spent the weekend with these two and it was so much fun. Rexburg is super dreary, but I loved being with my Florida mates. 

Easter came and went. we got new outfits...

2 of my best friends in the world got ENGAGED! and I got to watch the whole thing behind bushes. AND I have a date to their reception! (if he isn't jet lagged...)

Oh... and I GOT TO TALK TO TRACERY!!!!! 

I can't even express in words how marvelous it was to actually watch him talk and not read about it a week later... :) It was just what I needed to push through the next four months. He is looking great, sounding great, and just being great! I don't think August 16th can come fast enough. 

Alas, I will be keeping busy. I started school this week and will have to start getting used to homework again... It will be very interesting, but I'm hoping it makes at least 2 months go quickly. I have my life planned until December. We'll see what happens after that!!! :)

Until next time... 

Happy National Princess Week. 

I hope you celebrate. 

a happy thought.

I don't feel like blogging about my weekend yet. 

But here's a thought. 

Next general conference when I feel a little tired. Or my head needs a rest... maybe I could put it on this one kid's shoulder. 

Now that's a happy thought. 

here's to 5 short months. 

A Nose Job, a Homecoming, a Blonde, and a Present

Well... it's been a while since I posted an update on my boring life. Let's go back a while... 

I didn't really get a nose job, but it got you to click on this huh! I'm so clever. This will be a long post, but don't give up! if anything, skip to the end about my present from Trace. Anyway! 

As many of you know, I have a hard time breathing through my nose... I've suffered much turmoil because of this in my life. "I can hear you breathing upstairs!" "What's up Darth?" anyway, something had to be done. Well good news, there's a surgery for that. I don't even know what they did, but suposedly I"m supposed to be breathing like never before in 3 more weeks. (Ish)

Luckily, I made it without anyone taking pictures of me... but I laid on the couch for a week with a lot of water and drugs. I slept every 2 hours for about 2 hours. and the day I took this picture was the craziest because I was dumb enough to drink diet coke (caffeine) while taking lortab (which puts me to sleep...) needless to say my body was asleep but my mind was wide awake. very bizzare. 

So I spent one week on Lortab, and the next week with my head spinning. But now I'm doing much better. Hoping to see results and start exercising again in a few weeks. 

Next! My best friend since 7th grade is HOME! It's so nice. Lexi is very blessed, because he sure did grow up over the last 2 years. It's very impressive. (and makes me so excited to see what's gonna happen to a certain someone) Caleb was such a trooper, he has a back disease called Scheurermann's disease, so his bones are softish. He had fractured 3 vertebra in his spine and finished his mission strong, only seeing a doctor about it 3 months before his release date. He's doing alright with that. But prayers for him would be great. 

He gave the greatest homecoming talk. We are grateful to have him home safe! 

Next! I'm me again! In case (for some weird reason...) you missed it, I'm a blonde. Mom paid for it and I'm used to it again. Sometimes I still wish it was brown but I can deal with looking younger again. 

Last but not least, I finally got my Christmas present from Elder Rodgerson. (give the kid a break, he's focusing on the work! Thank heavens)

So I open t the package and first get very excited about some English Chocolate :)

But, then I got even more excited about this...

Trace's mini book of mormon that he's been marking for a year. he marked all the verses that taught him something about Christ. Then he wrote them ALL down in the back in the tiniest little writing I've ever seen. (not surprising coming from him) Anyway, I can't wait to study it. He included his testimony on the inside of the cover...

Katelin,

Thank you for instilling in me a love for the Book of Mormon. Your example has led me to understand that scripture study in a patterned way, opens the doors of revelation. My life has been changed by these Scriptures and I wanted you to have this special copy i have prepared. I'm sad to give it up! I have read from its pages to gain a deeper understanding of Jesus Christ. No where else is his mission so well understood and recorded than by the writings of the prophets of the Book of Mormon. I have questioned the origin of this book and can find no other explanation than the one given by Joseph Smith in the precursor to the translation. He truly is a prophet of the Lord, with all the same powers and keys as the man found in this book. By his translation, I have been convinced that "Jesus is the Christ, the eternal God, manifesting himself unto all nations." In this book I have read the expectation of me as a child of God: perfection. A standard that I cannot amount to on my own, but the Book of Mormon has taught me "that by his grace ye may be perfect in Christ." I have come to understand that his grace is sufficient for my weaknesses. Because he was "wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the chastenment of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed." I, like a sheep, have gone astray. I have turned to my own way and God has laid on Him my iniquities. Daily I strengthen my faith in Christ so that I might obtain a brighter hope of rest to my soul in his kingdom eternally. To be found one day holy and without spot. The Book of Mormon is true. I know it by the power of the HOly Ghost. These things happened. These are real men who gave everything for this great cause, I am in debt for the sacrifices they have made. Right now I feel my Saviour near.

to understand how small his writing is... you should probably see this:

that's the index... it's ridiculously small... 

All in all, it's been a good month. I read hunger games, I saw hunger games. I got a raise. I signed up for some classes in spring, I'm figuring it out. One prayer at a time. 

Best Friends.

Today, I bore my testimony and included this little example that I wanted documented.

I love having good relationships with people, and because of this, I have a lot of best friends. Some would say, oh so you just have a lot of friends? No, when I talk about them, there is no other way to refer to them. They are each my best friend. Let me take a moment to introduce them.

Let's start with someone you all know...

Ah yes, the love of my life. Mr. Trace Ashton Elder Rodgerson. You all know our story, so I won't bore you. But he is my best friend. I have no reservations around him. I can be me and that's it. And belive it or not, he likes that!


My other boy best friend...
Caleb George Elder Bills

Oh boy. Let me just start with... HE GETS HOME IN 8 DAYS!!!!!! I can absolutely not contain my excitement. Kee-ub and I go way back. We were madly in love in the seventh grade. ;) Our relationship consisted of msn messenger mostly. But, that sure brought us together later. We have been through it all, middle school, high school, some college before he ditched me for Brazil. He has always been strong in the gospel and the greatest example to me. 

Next, Miss Cyndi Anne Crawford.

Cyndi and I became friends through Caleb actually. He knew her from school or something... so she hung out in "the circle" with us. Literally, we would all hang out in Caleb and Ashley and Ty's circle, all the time. Cynd has been with me through those wonderfully awful high school years, we were roommates our first year of college, and now she's off teaching English in China!!

Through Cyndi, I had the blessing of meeting Emelia Karina Sines (soon to be Mrs. Brent Erickson)

Mills and I have a really great relationship. We have always just clicked. We didn't have a lot in common at first except dance company, but we can just talk. Or we can be silent. And it's perfect. We understand each other really well and she always gives the greatest advice. I'm so happy that she has found the man of her dreams and that she gets to be with him for eternity. He is truly a blessing in her life and mine!

Meet Jonny. He doesn't get a full name cuz he's just Jonny to everyone. :)

Jonny was my first date to a dance and he looks like Johnny Depp now which is cool... ha anyway. Jonny and I go back to middle school as well! We have always just been in the same group of friends. But, that means we know EVERYTHING about each other. We have grown closer and closer and I am very grateful to have him around. Luckily, we both live at home so I always know he's there if I need someone. Also, he was my date to The Vow on Valentine's day, so thanks for that bud. 

Almost last, but not least... Thanks to Caleb I met this gem. 

Lexi Marie Childs is my rock. She's younger than me, but I swear she is older sometimes... :) She just glows with the light of Christ. Even though she lives in Logan, our daily phone calls are what keep me going sometimes. We look out for each other and we just get each other. We are VERY similar (sometimes it's freaky) and I can't wait for her to be able to be with her lover in 8 days!!! 

Okay the last ones don't really connect to the previous, that's why they're last. 

I miss Kelly Joy and Emily Sue (Soon to be Mrs. Soren Barker) SO MUCH! They were just the roommates I needed when I lived in Florida. At first we all thought there was no way we would be friends. But, our constant communication now, being a home a year, definitely proves that wrong. These girls are the most optimistic and brilliant girls I know. They act, they sing, they cook, they clean! They truly are amazing, and Emily Sue is going to make one amazing wife. 

So! Last weekend... I was so depressed because none of my Best Friends were available to talk to me. Then something hit me like a ton of bricks. I have 2 best friends that will ALWAYS be available. Rain or Shine, no matter where on the earth I am, no matter what. 

It literally knocked me to my knees and I apologized for not coming to my Father in Heaven first! I'm so grateful that I can have a relationship with them. I'm grateful for all my relationships, but I know that no matter what happens, no matter who enters or exits my life, I will always have my Heavenly Father and my Brother, Jesus Christ.