Wednesday, October 31, 2012

The Sutherlands!

 I could post a million things... for now my update will just be some pictures. I married Steven Walter Sutherland on August 21, 2012 and it was a perfect day. We are happy and very busy!!! Our new life together has been great. Thank you to all who have supported us in our journey. 
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Friday, February 10, 2012

My Life is GOOD!

Life is so good! Yes there have been times when I was not a fan of life.. but in all reality.. things are so good! I am going to school (hoping to one day graduate), working, doing homework, being with my boyfriend, and spending time with my family. Could things get much better?? I could be graduated, that would make it better. But really.. Things are so good!

I have been thinking about life and reflecting on the things that I have accomplished and things I would like to accomplish. I have also been thinking about how blessed I am. Really. One of my friends was just diagnosed with cancer and I talk to her aunt quite frequently. Her cousin is one of my best friends and I got to know this friend a few years ago. She is adorable, young, cute, and has so much going for her, then one day.. BAM.. Everything changed. It really helps you to put life into perspective. 

Today while I was at work I was talking to {R} and we were talking about {P} the girl who was just diagnosed. She was telling me how hard it has been the past few weeks because {P} and her mom don't go to church and don't have a desire to. It makes it hard because with the gospel.. everything else seems to make more sense. No I don't understand why a 20 year old girl has to get cancer and almost die, but I do know that when I rely on my Savior I am a whole lot better off. I don't know where I would be without that knowledge. I don't think I would be able to make it through my trials. {R} and I talk about how maybe this will help {P} and her mom to come back to church. I hope and pray for this. They are in my prayers every day.

I am so grateful for my life. I love it. I really do. I have an amazing family, an incredible boyfriend who I love, admire, and respect for the trials he has had to go through, friends that even though we don't talk all the time I know they are always there for me.

It is so easy to get discouraged. It is one of Satan's biggest tools. He doesn't want us to succeed and if we are discouraged it makes it a lot harder to succeed. I don't like him. I am reading an amazing book right now that is called "Putting on the Armor of God: How to Win Your Battles With Satan" SOOOO GOOD! And I would recommend it to every one whether you are going through a trial right now or not.. Get it, Read it, Live it. 

I wasn't expecting to write a post like this when I got on here today.. but I hope that this will help someone. Be happy! :) Here are a few pics from my life! 

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Happy New Year! 
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At the Car Show! 
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We do a LOT of homework.. and sometimes we end up like this! 
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Over my birthday we (+4 more couples) went up to Lava and then stayed in  Grace. We had a fun relaxing weekend!