First of Many

I've finally done it. I've finally decided to write in our blog. I thought I was taking a big step months ago when I first created a blog for Brandon and I, but somehow writing a post seems to make it official. It'll be interesting to see how I keep up on it because I'm usually horrible at keeping up on things. Just take a look at my journal, Facebook messages, mail correspondence, etc. and you'll see that I'm not very good at keeping everyone up on current news in our lives. Here's my new motivation: being told at a church meeting that we really need to start an inspiring and uplifting blog for others to read. So here I go....

Brandon and I have been married for almost 5 months! 5 wonderful months! Where does the time go? I love being married to my best friend, and I feel like our eternal commitment and faithfulness has added so much to who we are as a whole. I'm so happy for our marriage in the Salt Lake LDS temple almost 5 months ago. There's nothing that can bring greater happiness than knowing that you did the right thing, with the right person, at the right time. I'm grateful each day for the blessings that God gives me, and the blessings I am able to receive because I made this crucial decision with Brandon months ago. I get warm butterflies in my stomach even now as a think about it.

Brandon and I both attend Brigham Young University. I am nearing my last year at this wonderful school, and although I sometimes can't wait to escape stress, homework, and tests I can't help but feel a little sad as well. I've spent some of the best 4 years of my life here. I've met great people, had some amazing experiences, and even met my dear husband here. It's been the place where I've probably experienced the best personal growth of my life, and I can say I'm a better person leaving this university than when I first entered it. "Come to learn, go forth to serve." This is the motto at our university, and I love it! This education that I've gained in Clinical Laboratory Science seems to be only a small part of what I've actually learned here. I've learned how to make long-lasting relationships with people, how to serve those around me better, how to separate but also integrate the secular with the spiritual, and much more. I wish I would have kept a better record of experiences I've had, but like I said before I've never been very good at that. But here's to a new leaf, a new chapter of my life, a fresh start, and I'm looking forward to it. What's better than having amazing and uplifting experiences? I'll tell you. Sharing amazing and uplifting experiences with others. When you truly have something that brings you great joy, you can't help but share it. And dear readers, I am excited to share it with you.