Tender Mercy

Prayer works. I know it does! I have known it for many years but it always amazes me when I get an answer to a problem that I have and my Heavenly Father answers me. His love for me is shown constantly through prayer.

I have been needing a little job to help me pay for some things before going out on my mission (luggage, clothes, bedding, a bike, etc...). The job I had last summer said they would hire me for the little time I would be there but I was not wanting to go back because I worked almost every day for long hours and I really wanted to spend my last month or two with my family before I leave for 18 months. Near the end of May I prayed to my Heavenly Father to help me find some way to make a little money before leaving that would still allow me to spend time with my family. The very next day my mom tells me of a job she found that someone in my ward posted. It's only 3 days a week, 4 or 6 hours each day, much better pay, and I'm selling Bridal Dresses! I felt so much gratitude because I knew this was an answer to my prayer. My Heavenly Father knew that I needed a job but I also needed time with my family. He knew my needs before I told Him. He placed this job so perfectly that it could not have been any better.  A tender mercy of the Lord.

For those of you who need a wedding dress (with jewelry, a tiara, a sash, a train, a veil, a corset, a slip...)  or a prom/formal dress go to the website here or you can follow them on Facebook here.
And the prices are excellent! The highest priced veils we have are $150.00 and those are cathedral.

And here is one of the many dresses. I realize I'm short so the length is longer than it should be. It was a little weird doing a wedding dress photo shoot when I'm going on a mission but it was fun.
And it's a great job. I am really blessed!

I'm Glad I'm Going On A Mission! (sing it)

I had such an amazing experience today. Some of the sister missionaries in my area asked if I would like to spend a couple of hours with them and see what it was like "out in the field" and I leaped at the opportunity. The first appointment that I went to was very touching. The person we went to teach- her faith was incredible. The thing I really liked most was that as we were teaching her she wrote down the things that she liked from the lesson and the things that she would like to improve on. Then she would share things with us that she learned at church. I learned a lot from her and I am glad that I got the chance to meet her. After that we went to another appointment and they were not home. Things like that happen- you hear that a lot, but you just need to keep working and doing your best. As we were going back out to the car one of the neighbors started talking to us and she shared with us her testimony of missionary work. 

I am so glad that I have made the decision to serve! It feels better and better everyday. I know that Heavenly Father knows the needs of all of His children and I hope that I can meet their needs with His help. Today was defiantly a blessing. It once again confirmed that this is the plan for me! I love this gospel more than anything and I am very excited to share it with others! 

I Love To See The Temple

Yesterday I was able to go the the Salt Lake temple and it was a beautiful experience. I know that many people feel nervous or scared to go but I can promise that there is no need for the fear. The temple workers help you the whole way. My bishop told me to visualize them as representing the Holy Ghost and when I thought of them through that perspective I was able to feel more at peace. It made me so happy that I would smile when they helped me through everything!

I know that the temple is a house of the Lord and I am so glad that I was able to go there with my parents and better understand that my family is forever! I am so grateful to have that knowledge and I know that it is true!

We want everyone to come to the temple and feel the peace and comfort that it brings. The temple is sacred and not secret. Nothing is a secret inside the temple. The temple is the Lord's house. Like our own homes, nothing secret goes on inside them but we don't want just anyone coming in. Things happen in our homes that are sometimes more personal and private, but nothing that is secret. It's just something that is personal to us. The temple is a beautiful place where we come to be closer with our Heavenly Father and His Son Jesus Christ. If you want to know more click here or here.

Have a happy Sunday! :)

30 Days and Counting

"Missionaries leave their family for only a short time so that others can be with theirs for eternity."

I can't believe it! I have one more month until I enter the MTC! Time has gone by so fast, sometimes it seems that I just opened my mission call last week. Some days I get scared and my biggest worry is how I am going to leave my family for 18 months. But then I remember how I felt when I got my mission call- even though I was unsure about going I felt peace in knowing that California was the place that I was meant to go. Homesickness is unavoidable but I am so grateful that I have a family to be homesick for and that we will be together for all time and eternity. Nothing is better than that. Many of my friends have gone on missions and as I read their letters they are full of happiness. In one letter it said, "Being a missionary is the BEST. And if anyone ever tells you it isn't, it completely and totally is." It makes me excited to enter the mission field and I know that the Spirit will be there to comfort me and I will not be left alone. 30 more days!