YW at Temple Square

Well Christmas has come and gone and it's now 2010 so now I am doing catch up. I've got so much to share from the last three weeks. I will try to get everything up quickly, but I can't promise anything as school for the kids, Aaron and I begin tomorrow. Fortunately, I will only be taking 2cr instead of 6 credits - but this time it's an actual class & not online classes. It should be interesting. I'm also nervous because Aaron will be taking 18 credits - we'll see how long that lasts, but we have HIGH HOPES!! :D

Any way - first on the catch up list is the fun night I had with some of my Young Women at Temple Square. They are so great, and we are so lucky to be able to live so close to SLC. I don't know that they realize how lucky they are, but they will someday. I didn't realize until I was on my mission to Guatemala and saw the excitement in the members and my companions when the prophet came to visit. I had always taken my ability to attend General Conference in person for granted. NO MORE - I feel very privileged to live so close to the leaders of the Lord's church. In any case, I had tons of fun ladies. I am excited for the next year and all the fun we will be having together, our testimonies growing, and the building of friendship bonds never to be broken (challenged - but NEVER BROKEN)!!!

I KNOW...

So the past couple of days have felt like my world has become heavier and heavier to carry. Little things just kept coming to a head. I have recently been called to be the 1st counselor of my Young Womens, which means I hold the mantel of taking care of the MiaMaids class (girls ages 15 & 16). Which are actually the same girls I 'advised' or taught when in the Beehive class. I guess they really are "MY GIRLS" and I am feeling it! I love them soooooo much, and they are going through some of the toughest times as a teen - Who am I? Where do I fit in? Adults really don't get me! - Life pressures and issues are more real then ever - and yet, I KNOW THAT MY REDEEMER LIVES and I know that these are some of the strongest young women I have ever known! So as I don't fear what is ahead for them in their lives, I still worry that they will forget who to turn to for help. I know sometime I do!

Today a good friend - what am I saying - a GREAT friend sent me the below youtube video. It was a great reminder of the season's spirit, as well as who we all can turn to when trying to accomplish life's goals - no matter how big or long it takes!

*BE PREPARED WITH A TISSUE BOX*

"BEE Prepared"

We had a lot of fun this year at Girls Camp. I want the girls and leaders to know that they all mean so much to me and that I am lucky to have them in my life. My testimony was strengthened and I feel more prepared having gone and experienced such an amazing experience. Love you all!

TU - LIPS, TU - LIPS, *SMACK*!!!