I Know That My Redeemer Lives

It seems that over the past year, I have felt the Savior's hand in my life more than ever.  I have been blessed in so many ways that I can't even describe.  On the past Fast Sunday, everyone testified of how the Savior has been a part of their life, and I felt impressed to share my beliefs here.  I know that my Savior lives and loves me.  I know that He is aware of my needs and blesses me in ways that don't always make sense but are always in my best interest.  I have felt him near me as I have started the new adventure of married life, through the ups and downs, and in situations that seem to have no good solution.  

I probably felt Christ's presence the strongest last summer when I got in my accident.  I saw in my rearview mirror that the car behind me was going to crash into me, and He gave me peace.  After being hit and while I was rolling into the median, I felt His arms around me and I felt Him hear my prayer as I pleaded, "Heavenly Father, not yet!"  When the car had finally stopped, I saw His influence as tons of people stopped their cars and ran to help me.  I felt His protection as the worst injury I had was a bruise on my arm and a sore body.  While such a horrible event led to so many wonderful blessings I couldn't help but know that my Savior lives, loves me, looks out for me, and prepares blessings for me.  

Even after the accident, more and more blessings came forth, but to some it may seem like mere coincidence.  I try my best to look for the tender mercies my Savior sends my way every day.  He is so involved in our lives, and it is important to me to give Him the thanks that He deserves.  I'm so grateful for the presence my Savior is in my life, and I'm grateful for the blessings He gives to me.  

  

Winter Blues

Just when I thought that winter was over, it had to go and snow again.  That stupid groundhog that I used to celebrate in elementary school has given himself a death wish.  As much as I love the magical and romantic feeling of the holidays and the beginning of winter, as soon as the middle of January comes around, I'm sick of it.  I can't wait to put shorts on again.  I want to go to the park with a picnic lunch with my husband.  I want to go swimming and be a little less pasty.  I would love to go to the beach and lay on the warm sand!  Bring back watermelon and hamburgers and popsicles.  Down with winter!

Anyways, the point of this post is not to get everyone down.  One of Jackson and my's resolutions this year was to go on a fun trip together.  We've been able to take a lot of road trips, but they have been to visit family.  We would love to go on a trip just the two of us!  This is where you guys come in.  Tell me about some fun trips you have been on!  Where would you visit?  What is worth seeing?  The only catch is that we have a pretty limited budget.  So if you have a good idea for a low cost trip, let me know!  Until then, I'll just be stuck here in cold Provo.