Priesthood Blessings :)

So pretty much I love Priesthood Blessings. I kind of always have. They've been such a help throughout my whole life, all from father's blessings, to blessings that heal, to a friend giving me one, to one that commanded Satan to literally leave me be, and to others that have been given to me when I'm set apart for a calling. I think within the past couple of years I've been given more blessings then I ever would have thought of. Through these blessings I've begun to learn who I really am, they have given me relief, they have given me strength and courage to do what is right, they have given me guidance when I needed it the most, and most of all they have begun to make me see how much the Lord really does love me.
I write this post because I just got a blessing earlier tonight. One of my roommates and I have been struggling with making a decision in our lives. Funny enough we are pretty much at the same crossroads. A friend of ours and his brother came over and did our blessings. I think if I wasn't so good at holding tears in I probably would have bursted into tears. The blessing didn't answer my question completely but I was promised that I would have a clarity of mind. I was also reminded of the Lord's love for me, and I was comforted.
In all honesty after wards my mind felt fine, it was cleared but no answer came. Then my mind started to get all muddled to the point where I didn't even know if the blessing helped at all. A few hours later my mind just got worse, so I put on my jacket and my headband and walked to the temple. I needed fresh air, and I needed to some how clear my mind.
The walk may not have given me a straight answer, but I was able to make a decision that I'm comfortable about . . . for now. Down the road I may have to adjust my choice but as of right now I feel like the path I choose is the one I need to be on for the time being.
What I'm trying to say from this is that if you haven't received a priesthood blessing recently, and you are struggling, get one! Even if you aren't struggling consider getting one. They do wonders. They may not help you instantly, but they will help in their own timing. Just like God. Our timing is nothing like His at all, and let me tell you it is one of the most frustrating things in the world. But I've learned that we need to trust Him. I must admit trusting the Lord is literally one of the hardest things I've had to do. You literally have no idea where you are going. You just say "Okay, I'm trusting you, and I'm taking this step." You close your eyes and you step even if it is a small step. "Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase." ~Martin Luther King Jr. It can be the scariest thing in the world, you have hardly any control over the outcome, but isn't it amazing that we trust the Lord enough to trust Him with our life? I mean really how many people could you completely trust your life with? Honestly for me I wouldn't trust too many people, mainly because we are all human we make our mistakes, but Christ and Heavenly Father they are perfect and they know exactly what to do for you. "God is making things happen for you even when you don't see it, even when you can't feel it, even if it's not evident. God is working on you prayers." He's always there, ALWAYS!! He never leaves your side!! Isn't that amazing? People in your life will come and go, they'll hurt you and make you smile, but the Lord is always there for you to turn to and to ask things. He will ALWAYS hear you, He will ALWAYS answer, and He will ALWAYS help. He knows where you've been, where you are, and where you will be, and He knows who you were, who you are, and who you are suppose to be. That's why He gives you the trials you have. He will never give you something that you can not over come. Turn to Him in your time of need, in your time of happiness, just turn to Him. I promise you He will answer, it may not be in the way you expect or when you expect it but an answer will come. :)
I love this gospel. I love the Lord with my whole heart. I love the priesthood. I love Joseph Smith, and I know that he's a true prophet. I've been where he has been, I have walked where he has walked, and I have felt the truthfulness of this gospel. I would be so lost without the tools that are given to me. I can't begin to express how happy I am that I have this gospel. It is truly the best blessing and the best thing that I have. I know that Thomas S. Monson is a true prophet and I know that he receives revelation and I know that those that help and serve with him are called of God and communicate with God as well. I write these things in the name of my Savior, my Brother, my Redeemer Jesus Christ. Amen.

"My mission belongs to the Lord. With all my heart I give my energy and my time to the Master because I love Him. Therefore, I'm going to look at everyday not as mine, but as His. And I will treat every minute of Hist time with respect and focus and the dedication that it deserves."
~Elder M. Russell Ballard

P.S. If anyone ever wants quotes or scriptures to help them let me know and I'll attempt to help. I love quotes and scriptures and I have many, many, many, classes.

SNOW . . . and more

SNOW!!! Finally it has snowed in Rexburg! It was one of more exciting events for the night. Cedar, Sariah, and I all ran outside to see it and to take pictures of the first snow fall!

Cedar and I

Sariah

We could only get the snow to really show up when we did black and white. Oh well we still got picture!

Well we've had more adventures than just the first snow fall. One of my favorites is Cedar getting locked in the bathroom. We wanted to avoid taking the door handle of so we tried picking the lock - yup didn't work, not one bit. So finally we found a screw driver and she got the door handle off. We were laughing so hard throughout the whole thing. Here are some pictures. 

Another adventure is Kamila trying a whole bunch of new things - mostly food. She's from Poland and it's her first time in the states so we've had her try many new foods/candy. 

She had never tried candy corn or star-bursts!

Then there's my favorite adventures . . . dates! For some reason I've gone out on more dates this semester than I did in one year of high school. I've loved it. All the guys have been nice, but the most memorable dates have been the last two. Bowling and going to see Gravity in 3D.

Thanks for the awesome time Thomas! I had so much fun! :)

And probably the most adventurous thing I've done. Dyeing my hair! Yes I dyed my hair. I dyed it a more redish color. You can kind of see it in the picture above.

Cedar helped cause I had no idea what to do.

A reaction to my hair. It was weird at first to see me with it, but I'm use to it and I really like it.

I've made so many memories here at BYU-I. I've loved almost every single moment, including the stressful ones. This campus is so wonderful, and I feel the spirit here so strongly. I am very, very happy that I choose to come here. I wouldn't trade it for any other college out there. I have the most wonderful roommates, and I haven't laughed this hard or been this happy for such a long time. The Lord really knows what He's doing and my family knew exactly what I needed. Where would I be without them all in my life? Probably completely lost and sad.