Birthday

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written in January 2014

   I'm 20 NOW!  weird.  I thought I'd be someplace crazy on my 20th birthday (mission field).  But that's OK!  I went to Alberto's at like 12:30 am at the start of my birthday.  :)  Then I slept in, got Winger's takeout, rented a Redbox (Star Trek 2) and did nothing....BEST birthday present I could give myself!  I worked from 3-5, then went out to mom & dad's.  Erin came with me and met the fam.  I got a new suit (which is on order), a watch from Erin, some socks, and an Oreo pie.  :)  It was a great birthday!!!

Full of fun....always!

and from 2017 berthder

It's about the Heart / TWO sheets

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written July 17, 2015

....After I left the temple , I went to Costco to pick up some food/groceries for mom and Brooke, most of which to use this Sunday!  I spent about an hour, or more in there! :)  I also started talking to a lady who was doing the samples.  She asked me what happened to my neck and I told her.  She told me about how it's not about appearance, it's about the heart.  I told her to look up Stephanie Nielson (Nie-Nie-plane crash/burn survivor).  We talked about religious stuff for a little bit....

.....When I came home, I read/skimmed through my mission journal and emails, and wrote a list of all the blessings I've had or seen during my mission.  I got TWO sheets (front and back), and I didn't even get everything down!!

As quick as the snap of a finger

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written July 17, 2015

    Remember how yesterday (in my journal) I wrote about feeling un-forgiven - why would I feel good and forgiven, and then suddenly not feel good about things I've repented of with the Lord?  Well, it still bugged me tonight.  I searched and tried to read and find something that would answer that question.  BUT then I prayed.  I asked,  "Heavenly Father, why would I feel bad about a past situation I've taken care of with thee?"  

    And the thought came to me that I am tired.  I have tended to be a lot harder on myself when I'm tired, especially Saturdays, the end of the week.  The thought that I'm just so exhausted and the conversation with a good friend brought up old feelings and because I am tired, I couldn't shake it.  Sounds like the most interesting explanation of it. But the immediate change from uneasiness to peace - GREAT PEACE - as quick as the snap of a finger... I knew that without a doubt, this answer was from God.  How grateful I am that He listens and answers.  I love prayer and that I am connected to Heavenly Father.  I think that it deals with fear...why am I so afraid of the person I was and the mistakes I made?  The past is just that, the past.

   

pc:  Erik G - Fall 2016 - Bryce Canyon