So I'm just sitting here in my dorm room being bored so I decided to write in my blog. Yeah, fun right? I was just thinking about life and such and was readin my scriptures and thought I'd share a thought from what I read just now.
I'm reading the Book of Mormon backwards, as in starting with the last chapter and then reading chapter by chapter from the last to the first. I'm reading it forwards in the mornings so I decided to read it backwards in my personal study a in the afternoon or evening, whenever I read that day.
So Today I was reading Mormon 5. The scripture that I thought was really cool is Mormon 5:23. It says "Know ye not that ye are in the hands of God? Know ye not that he hath all power, and at his great command the earth shall be rolled together as a scroll?"
I thought that was a great thought/ question. whenever you begin to question if something in your life could really happen, or what to do about a situation or why this could have happened to you you've got to remember you are in the hands of God, what better hands are there to be in than His. "He hath all power" and "with God nothing is impossible." The Lord knows what's best for you. He knows what's right for your life, even when/ if you don't at that time.
I think sometimes I just need to listen to my own thoughts. :) well that's something to think about.
Just some thoughts
A Friend Always,
Jessalyn
Monday, March 22, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Exciting Life and Hope
So this week of spring break so far has been quite... exciting (well actually I'm not sure if exciting is quite the right word, but I think it fits alright) at least when it comes to family.
Well on Friday through Sunday I was in Pheonix with friends there because a friend of mine got married and I went to their reception. Well Sunday morning I woke up to call from my mom and talked to her for a little bit. During that conversation I found out my dad had been on the roof on Saturday and had fallen when he was trying to get off. Luckily, the only visible injuries were a scrap on his leg, a small cut above one eye, and a bit of a black eye.
so that was Saturday. Yesterday, wednesday, my little sister, Kaylea, broke her arm playing duck duck goose. So we drove to showlow to the emergency care to get her arm fixed and put back in place. I had no idea watching my sister hurting and upset would hurt me so much. I actually had to leave the room for a bit when she we were waiting for them to be able to fix her arm. I'm super grateful I had someone I could text when I was feeling terrible. Just knowing someone was there for me helped soooo much. I was actually able to go back and be calm. It also helped that the doctors had given Kaylea pain medication so she was much happier, which helped me a lot. She's doing much better now, just has a soft cast and has an appointment next week to check up on her arm.
Anyways, I was thinking about this week and the other events in my family life this last couple years this morning; I wasn't sure what to think about the whole thing. Then I got on my email and decided to read through the youth gems I get from lds.org a couple times a week. The one that came yesterday is as follows:
"Never Lose Hope
Posted: 17 Mar 2010 01:00 AM PDT
“My message to you today, my brothers and sisters, is simply this: the Lord is in control. He knows the end from the beginning. He has given us adequate instruction that, if followed, will see us safely through any crisis. His purposes will be fulfilled, and someday we will understand the eternal reasons for all of these events. Therefore, today we must be careful to not overreact, nor should we be caught up in extreme preparations; but what we must do is keep the commandments of God and never lose hope!”
M. Russell Ballard, “The Joy of Hope Fulfilled,” Ensign, Nov. 1992, 31 "
Yeah, what great timing right? So that is my thought for today. It was something I needed to be reminded of, and I know I'm not the only one who needs that remider. So when I say to remember this I'm reminding myself as well. The Lord is in control. He knows all. He's there for each of us. Everything happens for a reason, even when we don't know that reason Heavenly Father does. Sometimes we come to situaitons that we don't know what to do or how to deal with it, but the thing that will never change no matter what we're going through is to trust in the Lord, keep His commandments, and NEVER lose HOPE. He's always there even though we can't see Him he's always watching. :)
Just some thoughts
A Friend Always,
ME
Well on Friday through Sunday I was in Pheonix with friends there because a friend of mine got married and I went to their reception. Well Sunday morning I woke up to call from my mom and talked to her for a little bit. During that conversation I found out my dad had been on the roof on Saturday and had fallen when he was trying to get off. Luckily, the only visible injuries were a scrap on his leg, a small cut above one eye, and a bit of a black eye.
so that was Saturday. Yesterday, wednesday, my little sister, Kaylea, broke her arm playing duck duck goose. So we drove to showlow to the emergency care to get her arm fixed and put back in place. I had no idea watching my sister hurting and upset would hurt me so much. I actually had to leave the room for a bit when she we were waiting for them to be able to fix her arm. I'm super grateful I had someone I could text when I was feeling terrible. Just knowing someone was there for me helped soooo much. I was actually able to go back and be calm. It also helped that the doctors had given Kaylea pain medication so she was much happier, which helped me a lot. She's doing much better now, just has a soft cast and has an appointment next week to check up on her arm.
Anyways, I was thinking about this week and the other events in my family life this last couple years this morning; I wasn't sure what to think about the whole thing. Then I got on my email and decided to read through the youth gems I get from lds.org a couple times a week. The one that came yesterday is as follows:
"Never Lose Hope
Posted: 17 Mar 2010 01:00 AM PDT
“My message to you today, my brothers and sisters, is simply this: the Lord is in control. He knows the end from the beginning. He has given us adequate instruction that, if followed, will see us safely through any crisis. His purposes will be fulfilled, and someday we will understand the eternal reasons for all of these events. Therefore, today we must be careful to not overreact, nor should we be caught up in extreme preparations; but what we must do is keep the commandments of God and never lose hope!”
M. Russell Ballard, “The Joy of Hope Fulfilled,” Ensign, Nov. 1992, 31 "
Yeah, what great timing right? So that is my thought for today. It was something I needed to be reminded of, and I know I'm not the only one who needs that remider. So when I say to remember this I'm reminding myself as well. The Lord is in control. He knows all. He's there for each of us. Everything happens for a reason, even when we don't know that reason Heavenly Father does. Sometimes we come to situaitons that we don't know what to do or how to deal with it, but the thing that will never change no matter what we're going through is to trust in the Lord, keep His commandments, and NEVER lose HOPE. He's always there even though we can't see Him he's always watching. :)
Just some thoughts
A Friend Always,
ME
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Little Fan Club
So I just got back from singing and playing my guitar to my little sister's class. I sang to two classes actually, a first grade class (the teacher my lil sister had last year) and a second grade class (my lil sister's class this year). It was so much fun. I just sang songs the know, particularly Taylor Swift. As I'm getting ready to leave like half the class came up to give me a hug an talk to me. I've been hearing now that all the kids in Kaylea's class this year want to be in her class next year so I'll come sing to them. Good thing I'll be here for part of the school year. It will be the begining of the school year because I'm panning on leaving for a mission in October, hopefully, but it will be fun while I'm here.
Also afterward Kaylea's teacher came up to me and told me I have a beautiful voice and I'm good at playing the guitar (ummmm... ok) and I need to continue withmy music. I was thinking, that's the plan, but I said thanks and just smiled.
I love singing to anyone who will listen and tell me I'm wonderful, haha. Actually critiques aren't too bad as long as they really are going to help me improve and they come from someone who knows what they're talking about. :)
Well I just thought I'd tell you about my little fan club and how awesome they are. It makes me so happy to go and sing for them :)
k thought for the day.
On of the songs I sang for the classes I sang to was "Don't you know you're Beautiful" by Kellie Pickler. Both teachers said they loved the message of the song for young girls, or actually any girls really. Well My thought come from that song. The chorus says "Don't you know you're beautiful just the way you are?" It reminds me of a quote one of my friends told me once. He said "If you think you're bautiful, you're beautiful." I think that confidence is one of the most beautiful traits someone can have. that inner confidence that shows that you love and care about yourself and others equally. The scriptures say "love thy neighbor a thyself". Yes you're suppose to love others, but you're also suppose to love yourself, for who you are. the best way to find someone who loves you for you is to love you for you first.
Just a thought
A Friend Always,
ME
Also afterward Kaylea's teacher came up to me and told me I have a beautiful voice and I'm good at playing the guitar (ummmm... ok) and I need to continue withmy music. I was thinking, that's the plan, but I said thanks and just smiled.
I love singing to anyone who will listen and tell me I'm wonderful, haha. Actually critiques aren't too bad as long as they really are going to help me improve and they come from someone who knows what they're talking about. :)
Well I just thought I'd tell you about my little fan club and how awesome they are. It makes me so happy to go and sing for them :)
k thought for the day.
On of the songs I sang for the classes I sang to was "Don't you know you're Beautiful" by Kellie Pickler. Both teachers said they loved the message of the song for young girls, or actually any girls really. Well My thought come from that song. The chorus says "Don't you know you're beautiful just the way you are?" It reminds me of a quote one of my friends told me once. He said "If you think you're bautiful, you're beautiful." I think that confidence is one of the most beautiful traits someone can have. that inner confidence that shows that you love and care about yourself and others equally. The scriptures say "love thy neighbor a thyself". Yes you're suppose to love others, but you're also suppose to love yourself, for who you are. the best way to find someone who loves you for you is to love you for you first.
Just a thought
A Friend Always,
ME
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Stronger Woman
I found this way awesome somgthis morning I thought I'd share with all of you.
You know those songs that just hit home. Well I found one of those that I know will help out more girls out there then just me. On those days when you're just feeling down this is definately one that can build you up. Not that I've been upset at all, actually life is going rather amazingly awesome at this point, but I know that it is not this way for everyone. It isn't always for me.
Well Here's the song lyrics and I'll tell you more about them after.
Stronger Woman
by Jewel
I guess you could say I'm one of those girls
That's always been with one of those guys
You know the type; Like right now he sleeps while I write
but it's better than crying; I'm worn out from trying
From loving a man who always makes it clear
I'm not welcome here
Just when he's hungry or frisky or needs something cleaned.
And you know what I mean, but not tonight
cause come the morning light
CHORUS
I'm gonna love my-self more than anyone else
Believe in me, even if someone can't see
the stronger woman in me
I'm gonna be my own best friend
Stick with me to the end
cuz there's a stronger woman
a stronger woman in me.
Light bulbs buzz, I get up
And head to my drawer, I wish there was more I could say
Another fairytale fades to gray
I've lived on hope, Just like a child
Walking that mile, Faking that smile
All the while wishing my heart had wings
Well from right now I'm going to be
The kind of woman I'd want my daughter to be, oh
Repeat Chorus
This is me, packing up my bags
And this is me, headed for the door
And this is me, the best you ever had
Repeat Chorus
Cause there's a stronger woman
A stronger woman
Cause there's a stronger woman,
A Stronger Woman in me.
K so my first thought was "YES, a song singing about how I love me... and I didn't have to change the words." lol
my secnd thought was the fact that I know the guy described in this song, and I've been there, but that not all guys are like that, cause the guy I'm with now is soo amazing and tells me I'm amazing lots (which if you've never experienced that, it is soooo great to hear). I'm super happy to be with someone who is so respectful and just the greatest.
So for you girls out there that may read this blog I want you to take a chance to discover the real you inside, and find for yourself that stronger woman in you. I know there is one in there.
Well that's my thought for this morning. Have a great day
A Friend Always,
ME
You know those songs that just hit home. Well I found one of those that I know will help out more girls out there then just me. On those days when you're just feeling down this is definately one that can build you up. Not that I've been upset at all, actually life is going rather amazingly awesome at this point, but I know that it is not this way for everyone. It isn't always for me.
Well Here's the song lyrics and I'll tell you more about them after.
Stronger Woman
by Jewel
I guess you could say I'm one of those girls
That's always been with one of those guys
You know the type; Like right now he sleeps while I write
but it's better than crying; I'm worn out from trying
From loving a man who always makes it clear
I'm not welcome here
Just when he's hungry or frisky or needs something cleaned.
And you know what I mean, but not tonight
cause come the morning light
CHORUS
I'm gonna love my-self more than anyone else
Believe in me, even if someone can't see
the stronger woman in me
I'm gonna be my own best friend
Stick with me to the end
cuz there's a stronger woman
a stronger woman in me.
Light bulbs buzz, I get up
And head to my drawer, I wish there was more I could say
Another fairytale fades to gray
I've lived on hope, Just like a child
Walking that mile, Faking that smile
All the while wishing my heart had wings
Well from right now I'm going to be
The kind of woman I'd want my daughter to be, oh
Repeat Chorus
This is me, packing up my bags
And this is me, headed for the door
And this is me, the best you ever had
Repeat Chorus
Cause there's a stronger woman
A stronger woman
Cause there's a stronger woman,
A Stronger Woman in me.
K so my first thought was "YES, a song singing about how I love me... and I didn't have to change the words." lol
my secnd thought was the fact that I know the guy described in this song, and I've been there, but that not all guys are like that, cause the guy I'm with now is soo amazing and tells me I'm amazing lots (which if you've never experienced that, it is soooo great to hear). I'm super happy to be with someone who is so respectful and just the greatest.
So for you girls out there that may read this blog I want you to take a chance to discover the real you inside, and find for yourself that stronger woman in you. I know there is one in there.
Well that's my thought for this morning. Have a great day
A Friend Always,
ME
Monday, March 15, 2010
A New Year
So I have not posted a blog since July. So here's the first blog for the year 2010.Life has been going pretty good. I don't normally write much about my life in these blogs but I decided to today.
1. My New Years Resolutions
My overall new years resolution is to be amazing, awesome, and classy. The only problem with that as a resolution is when I tell that to people they tell me I'm already amazing. The only thing I can think of is I'm not quite my definition of amazing yet. I plan on going on a mission because that will bring me closer to my goal. I have more specific goals that go along with this but I do not feel like typing them all out at this time, or possibly ever.
2. Mission
So I'm planning on going on a mission. I started thinking about it last November and decided it for sure in February. Since I decided to go on a mission I am asking people who have been on missions what one thing is they wish they would have known on their mission or something that really helped them while they were on their missions. Then I plan on working on those things so I can be better prepared for my misison. I figure if I'm going on a mission I'm going to work to be one awesome missionary, not someone just trying to go through the motions but really working hard. So I am studying and trying to prepare better for it.Along with my mission one of my resolutions is to read the book of mormon and other scriptures and books before I go. I'm reading the BoM forward in the mornings and backwards (started with moroni and going through) so I should meet close to half way by the end of the semester, therefore I will have read the whole thing.
3. Relationship
K so the newst thing in my life is I'm dating somene. He's rather awesome in my opinion, otherwise I would not be dating him. He's also getting ready to go on a mission. Some people question why I'm dating him, but if you knew me and you knew him you'd prolly know why. For one thing it keeps us both working towards our mission plans. For two, He thinks I'm amazing. I've never dated someone who tells me I'm awesome as much as he does. It makes me so happy. At times I think he thinks I'm more amazing then I think I am, and that's pretty difficult to find cuz I think I'm pretty amazing (that's a good thing btw) :) I'm not quite sure what else to say other then he makes me smile lots and he's just great. He's amazing, just so you know, and I'm dating him because I chose to and I'm happy with this decision. :)
4. Speaking Topics
So those who know me might know that I would love to do motivational speaking someday. I decided this last semester. My plan is to base my topics around the idea of royalty because each of us are Children of God (Sons and daughters of a King). So I'm going to do a series based on this that is basically about becomeing your best self. I have a few other ideas as well. Right now I'm just studying the topics but eventually I plan to start writting speech ideas and possibly even a book series.
So that's what's new with me as far as much as I can think of right now.
To finish I thought I'd leave you with a thought, since that's usually what I do in these blogs.So Iwas thinking the other day while I was reading in my book of mormon about the song "what have you done with His name" by Kenneth Cope. Below are the lyrics
"Father named me after Grandpa
He said he hoped that I would one day
Be the man that he was
Well, Grandpa died when I was five years old
And so he hasn't been around to know
What his namesake has done
But what if he's watching
What if Grandpa's seen all I've become
CHORUS
What have I done with his name
I'm hoping he won't be ashamed
The right or the wrong
I've done it all with his name
Someone named me after Mormon
Trying to turn world against me
Because of faith etched in gold
But that name has stood for goodness
And its fame now floods the nations
By the words Mormon wrote
Now, what if he's watching
Have I been true to what Mormon made known
REPEAT CHORUS
There's a Name above all others
And it's the only one that saves
So Grandpa, me and Mormon
We love this Name
And we know He's watching
Jesus sees all of our faith
What will we do with His name
He's hoping we won't be ashamed
The right or the wrong
We do it all with His name
But, He can catch us when we fall'
Cause that's what He does with His name
That blessed name
I love His name"
SO, thinking of this song I was reading in the BoM in Ether chapter 7 I think and was reading about some of the kings and the way they ruled wickedly or righteously. I then noticed a king named Noah who ruled in wickedness, and I thought of King Noah from earlier in the BoM with Abinadi the Prophet and it made me wonder what Noah from the Old Testiment (Noah's arc) thought about these Kings that came later that have his name. Old Testiment Noah lived righteously and these kings who have his name did not live that way. I hope those who's names I carry will be proud to have me sharing their name with them. It's something to think about. What have you done with the names you carry?
Just Some thoughts
A Friend Always,
ME
1. My New Years Resolutions
My overall new years resolution is to be amazing, awesome, and classy. The only problem with that as a resolution is when I tell that to people they tell me I'm already amazing. The only thing I can think of is I'm not quite my definition of amazing yet. I plan on going on a mission because that will bring me closer to my goal. I have more specific goals that go along with this but I do not feel like typing them all out at this time, or possibly ever.
2. Mission
So I'm planning on going on a mission. I started thinking about it last November and decided it for sure in February. Since I decided to go on a mission I am asking people who have been on missions what one thing is they wish they would have known on their mission or something that really helped them while they were on their missions. Then I plan on working on those things so I can be better prepared for my misison. I figure if I'm going on a mission I'm going to work to be one awesome missionary, not someone just trying to go through the motions but really working hard. So I am studying and trying to prepare better for it.Along with my mission one of my resolutions is to read the book of mormon and other scriptures and books before I go. I'm reading the BoM forward in the mornings and backwards (started with moroni and going through) so I should meet close to half way by the end of the semester, therefore I will have read the whole thing.
3. Relationship
K so the newst thing in my life is I'm dating somene. He's rather awesome in my opinion, otherwise I would not be dating him. He's also getting ready to go on a mission. Some people question why I'm dating him, but if you knew me and you knew him you'd prolly know why. For one thing it keeps us both working towards our mission plans. For two, He thinks I'm amazing. I've never dated someone who tells me I'm awesome as much as he does. It makes me so happy. At times I think he thinks I'm more amazing then I think I am, and that's pretty difficult to find cuz I think I'm pretty amazing (that's a good thing btw) :) I'm not quite sure what else to say other then he makes me smile lots and he's just great. He's amazing, just so you know, and I'm dating him because I chose to and I'm happy with this decision. :)
4. Speaking Topics
So those who know me might know that I would love to do motivational speaking someday. I decided this last semester. My plan is to base my topics around the idea of royalty because each of us are Children of God (Sons and daughters of a King). So I'm going to do a series based on this that is basically about becomeing your best self. I have a few other ideas as well. Right now I'm just studying the topics but eventually I plan to start writting speech ideas and possibly even a book series.
So that's what's new with me as far as much as I can think of right now.
To finish I thought I'd leave you with a thought, since that's usually what I do in these blogs.So Iwas thinking the other day while I was reading in my book of mormon about the song "what have you done with His name" by Kenneth Cope. Below are the lyrics
"Father named me after Grandpa
He said he hoped that I would one day
Be the man that he was
Well, Grandpa died when I was five years old
And so he hasn't been around to know
What his namesake has done
But what if he's watching
What if Grandpa's seen all I've become
CHORUS
What have I done with his name
I'm hoping he won't be ashamed
The right or the wrong
I've done it all with his name
Someone named me after Mormon
Trying to turn world against me
Because of faith etched in gold
But that name has stood for goodness
And its fame now floods the nations
By the words Mormon wrote
Now, what if he's watching
Have I been true to what Mormon made known
REPEAT CHORUS
There's a Name above all others
And it's the only one that saves
So Grandpa, me and Mormon
We love this Name
And we know He's watching
Jesus sees all of our faith
What will we do with His name
He's hoping we won't be ashamed
The right or the wrong
We do it all with His name
But, He can catch us when we fall'
Cause that's what He does with His name
That blessed name
I love His name"
SO, thinking of this song I was reading in the BoM in Ether chapter 7 I think and was reading about some of the kings and the way they ruled wickedly or righteously. I then noticed a king named Noah who ruled in wickedness, and I thought of King Noah from earlier in the BoM with Abinadi the Prophet and it made me wonder what Noah from the Old Testiment (Noah's arc) thought about these Kings that came later that have his name. Old Testiment Noah lived righteously and these kings who have his name did not live that way. I hope those who's names I carry will be proud to have me sharing their name with them. It's something to think about. What have you done with the names you carry?
Just Some thoughts
A Friend Always,
ME
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