He Is Risen!

Internet,

Happy Easter! I'll have to admit, while this has been one of the most exhausting times of my life, it has given me a new found love for the Easter Season. This weekend is General Conference. Where members of My Faith get to hear from our Prophet and Leaders. It's Fantastic, and if you'd like to listen, you can online!

Here is a clip with a beautiful Easter Message:

As I have mentioned, I am living with my grandma who has terminal cancer. Her time in mortality is limited. I was talking to my therapist about this and he asked if I was ready for my Grandma to go.

Which made me realize that while I will miss my grandma terribly, and I never want her to go, I KNOW that my Heavenly Father has a plan for us. I know he loves us. I know that death is not the end! Families can be together FOREVER! I know that my Heavenly Father loves me so much that he sent a Savior, Jesus Christ to come to this Earth and live a perfect life, that he suffered, bled and died for the sins of the whole world.

But more important than his suffering and death is that Jesus Christ LIVES!

Through the Atonement, he has loosed the bands of death so that we all may enjoy the blessing of Resurrection. I know that it is because of the Atonement that we can be forgiven of our sins so that we can become more like our Heavenly Father. I know that when life gets hard and it seems we are all alone, that Jesus Christ knows our pain perfectly, because he felt every pain, every wound, every broken heart. He knows my name!

And because Christ lives, I can live with God Again!

Happy Easter!!!

**If you have any questions or would like to know more, please feel free to ask, or click on the links!

March Madness! Literally.

Internet,

It's Final Four Time! And Coach K and his boys are in and I am excited! Now you are maybe thinking, hmmm. That's weird, I didn't picture her as a college basketball fan.

But, confession. I am.

Let me tell you the story.

Once upon a time when I was living in Provo, I worked with a boy who I had a little crush on. And I knew he liked Basketball. And he had my number, though a whole awkward exchange process, that may or may not have involved a paper airplane.... ANYHOW. He called me one night, and knowing that he liked basketball and that Basketball games were on like every channel.... and I thought to myself "hmmm, maybe he will like me if I like basketball too"...

A convo went like this:

Boy: So, what are you doing tonight?

Me: Oh, you know just watch the UNC game tonight...

(COMPLETE AND UTTER LIE! I only said that cause I had overheard him in the breakroom talking about the game and knew it was on. Hahaha)

Boy: Wow! Really?

Me: Oh yeah me and my roommates have totally been watching.

(Again. TOTAL Lie! I had one roommate who was watching, while my other roommate and I were frantically driving home from Target in a rainstorm in case he wanted to come watch at the house.)

Boy: Oh, cool. Well, maybe I'll stop by. What's your address??

And then I started driving a little like this...

I ran into my apartment to see my roommate Emily watching basketball and I frantically/desparately asked:

Emily! Teach me everything you know about basketball! Who's playing? Why is there that little clock in the corner? Why do you have that little paper with names and lines all over it? What is a "fault shot"?

She shook her head in disapointment and explained the magic which is the NCAA Tournament. And I've been hooked ever since. :) All from a little white lie...

GO DUKE!

A Place between Heaven and Earth

Hi Internet.

So, today I spend a large part of my day in the Hospital with Grandma. She's not doing so hot, but seems to be doing better.

While we were sitting in her room we heard Brahms Lullaby playing over the loudspeaker. It seemed weird, I mean it was like 9:10, so it wasn't on the hour, and it was after visiting hours were over. My Aunt, Grandma and I just thought it must have been some cell phone or "hospital-wide Bed Time."

However, while I was pacing the hallways a little later (Yes, I pace when I talk on the phone.) I saw a sign that explained that every time a baby is born in the hospital they play Brahms Lullaby over the loudspeaker to announce the baby's arrival. Cool Huh?

That got me to thinking about what I cool place hospitals are. I mean, granted there are smells, and blood, but also hospitals are often quiet and peaceful. A perfect place for Spirits that are leaving and coming to Earth. Like "Heaven's Customs." Makes hospitals less scary to me.

Well, I'm off to get some sleep.

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Internet.

I'm Homesick.

Main Entry: home·sick
Pronunciation: \ˈhōm-ˌsik\

Function: adjective

Date: 1756
: longing for home and family while absent from them

Don't get me wrong. Remember how I was SO ready to leave? And how I'm having a great time here in Oregon, going to the coast, having major breakthroughs, and playing with family? Cause I SO am.

But, I miss real life. I miss my own bed. I miss my red pajamas. I miss Institute Classes. I miss Relief Society. I miss my Parents and little brothers. I miss my friends. And while I recognize it's probably not true, I feel like life in the 907 is going right along without me, like no one noticed my 7 week absence. (I know this probably isn't true.)

I'm glad I'm here. I just wish life could be a little more normal. But enough of this "Boobin!'" Here are the:

10 things I love about Roseburg

10. Movie theater in walking distance.

9. I'm on a first name basis with my Grandma's nurses, great ladies.

8. Faster NetFlix shipping

7. Happy Hour at Sonic

6. The Walking trails at Stewart Park

5. Pier 1

4. Actual fresh produce

3. The Coast!

2. No Snow! Just Rain

1. Extended Family- Including getting to spend time with my Grandma while she's sick.

Ok. I can do this. Feel free to come visit! Allegiant Air has AWESOME deals to Eugene/Medford!

Yes I know Heavenly Father Loves me!

Greetings Internet, from drizzly Oregon!

I've been so in awe the past 6 weeks here in Oregon of how beautiful the world is around me. It's been nice to enjoy an actual spring! The daffodils and tulips are blooming, all the trees are blossoming, and yesterday I even walked barefoot on green grass for the first time since August! Which reminded me of a song from when I was in primary:

My Heavenly Father Loves Me

Whenever I hear the song of a bird

Or look at the blue, blue sky,

Whenever I feel the rain on my face

Or the wind as it rushes by,

Whenever I touch a velvet rose

Or walk by our lilac tree,

I’m glad that I live in this beautiful world

Heav’nly Father created for me.

He gave me my eyes that I might see

The color of butterfly wings.

He gave me my ears that I might hear

The magical sound of things.

He gave me my life, my mind, my heart:

I thank him rev’rently

For all his creations,

of which I’m a part.

Yes, I know Heav’nly Father loves me.

I know that God loves me. I know he knows my name. I know that God has a plan for me. He sent me to Earth, to enjoy this beautiful world and to live with a family. I know that I can live with God again.

You were maybe wondering....

Internet,

Remember how I went on "vacation"? Well, I am still on "vacay." Taking care of Grandma. Living it up in Oregon. (Side note: it's kinda funny when people ask if I'm relaxing, cause I'm SOOO not. I'm busy, but having fun. But I am NOT lounging at a spa. Haha)But, I'm almost ready to come home. I've learned some interesting things about myself over the past 6 weeks. I can honestly say for the first time, in a long time, I feel HAPPY! And that feels great.

SO, to you in the 907, I AM coming back, contrary to rumors. ;) I just don't know when.

BUT, I'm Happy!

Later.

"We Could Live Beside the Ocean"

Well Internet,

As promised, here are the long awaited pictures from my trip to the Coast! It was MAGICAL! We spent the day in Bandon, Oregon and I am ready to move there! I think my sister said it best when she said that "Nothing bad could happen in Bandon!" I completely Agree! It's a cute little town about 60 miles from where I'm staying. It has old town charm and stunning scenery. Imagine if San Fran and Cape Cod had a baby. Haha

First thing we did when we got to town was find a place to stay. We went to several hotels and saw several beach front rooms, so I took a few photos for you to enjoy:



But then we settled on THE place to stay in Bandon! The Puffin Suite At the Table Rock Motel! The woman at the desk is ADORABLE! And super sweet. (She did all the decorating, and made sure to tell us that the house had a "Two Car Garah"...Say it with an Asian accent. haha)






1. The Puffin! Did you see the "Two Car Garah?" Haha 2. Some of the Art Work in the dining area...
3. The view from our deck 4. One of the Beds 5. The dresser in our room= LOVE!
6. The "Princess Bed" 7. Aunt Jessie not wanting to leave our Precious Puffin!


The Next morning we hit the beach. Ahhh, this Alaska girl needs to live closer to the beach. Stunning is the only word to describe this place!

And last but not least, we hit up old town. Loved the shops and the food. Here are my 3 faves.




A. Great Pizza, I recommend the Garlic Chicken. B. Super Seafood, and I'm not a fishy girl, so this is good. C. Great treats and an AMAZING mirror! It's worth a trip just to check yourself out in said mirror.

And there you have it! My Trip to Bandon!

We sure enjoyed it! Can't wait to go back!