This Is The Place

As our Utah vacation comes to a close, I'm feeling extremely sentimental. I enjoyed the visits with friends that I've sadly not seen in years. I love seeing the happy faces of friends that have transplanted themselves back to Utah.
I'm extremely grateful for my pioneer heritage. I often feel sad that many of my siblings don't carry this knowledge and draw strength from the amazing lives of their ancestors. I feel soooo connected here to my ancestors. I'm incredibly indebted to them for their courage and intense dedication to the LDS religion. I've spent the past 15 years studying the doctrines of this church. I've found truth, light, and love focused on the Savior. It's exactly where God wants me to be. In part, the fact that I can live my religious beliefs are because of the sacrifices and dedication of my ancestors. Utah pioneers!!
I'm grateful for the time that both my family and MSH's family have set aside for us. We've felt loved while here. I've enjoyed time with my sweet sister-in-law, Sue. We've spent time running together and even visited our high school again together. We took time to watch the LaNichees and laugh that this years team was actually born when we were in high school and part of the drill team.










I loved laughing with my big sister. Truly laughing!! I love her.
I enjoy watching my Mom and MSH's parents delight in their grandsons.
I loved watching my boys enjoy attending baseball and soccer games, lighting fireworks, swimming, shopping, and playing.
I loved being with MSH on vacation. It's nice to be with each other without the everyday stuff to worry about.
I loved watching my boys knock on the doors of the temple. I dream of the day that we will all be in the temple together. It will be an amazing day. The importance of which really hit me today as my boys stood at the temple.
I'm grateful for my Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ. I'm amazed at the depth of His love for me. I'm thankful for the knowledge that my Father in Heaven loves me and can directly speak to me and guide me with the Holy Spirit. I'm thankful for the desire to study the doctrines, history, and truths of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I'm also grateful for the LDS church that dedicates itself to teaching those truths. I have so much left to learn but I'm excited about the journey and not just the ending. I'm especially thankful to my God for MSH and beautiful boys.

Pretty sappy....