Temple Square

Last night, we went to SLC for a wedding reception and decided to take the opportunity to see the lights on Temple Square. I love Temple Square especially this time of year. We took this picture with the timer in the South Vistor center the temple looks amazing! The tall one in the picture is Spencer; he's a good friend of Mary's. Last night was his first visit to Temple Square to see the lights. I had an enjoyable time being with my brother and sister. I also met a filipina sister serving in the Temple Square mission. I had a blast speaking with her in Tagalog! I miss speaking Tagalog with natives. It's awesome to see so many filipina sister missionaries on Temple Sqaure. I also had a good visit with an american sister. Everytime I'm on Temple Square and visiting with the sister missionaries I am always given a committment. I love it! It always is something that I need to hear and something I've been thinking about. It's one way I know that Heavenly Father knows me personally. :) Masaya ang aking puso!

Happy Birthday Dear Buddy!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR BUDDY

Sunday was Buddy's birthday! I love birthdays! He opened presents, we had a yummy family dinner, and yummy cupcakes at Buddy and Jenny's condo later that night! I'm thankful for my brother. He's always there to make me laugh :) He's a great friend and brother. I'm thankful for his wife Jenny who is so good to Buddy and good for him. I love them and I'm so glad they are part of my family!

Pasasalamat, Plano, at Temple

It's the week of Thanksgiving! :) I am super excited! It's one of my favorite holidays. Family and yummy food- what more could I ask for? Not much. I'm thankful this week will be spent in preparation and celebration of family and gratitude. Nagpapasalamat ako :) Alam ko na minsan hindi ko bigayan ang pasasalamatan sa Diyos, pero maraming bagay sa aking buhay na kailangan kong ibigay ang pasasalamat. Nagpapasalamat ako nang alam ko na mahal ng Diyos ako at nikilala niya ako. I'm grateful to know God loves me and knows me. Gusto kong gawin ang kagustuhan niya. Mahal ko ang Diyos at ang plano niya. I'm thankful to know of God's plan and for the process of learning how important I am to it. I'm thankful I have a role in His plan and that I have the opportunity to take part in His work in many ways. I'm thankful for the temple. No where else can I find the peace and calmness I feel while being in God's holy house. It's place where we learn our role in God's plan and how vital we are to it. Masaya ang aking puso :) Picture is of the Manila temple from ldschurchtemples.com

Rock Climbing

Last Friday, I went rock climbing for the first time. I went with Mary and we met up with Craig. It was a lot more fun than I thought! It was challenging, but I was way excited when I reached the top. There was something reassuring knowing Mary and Craig were at the bottom. :) I knew Craig wouldn't let anything happen to me. Mary and Craig were patient with me and I'm so grateful they were. I'd like to go again! :)

Snow and Hope

This morning I woke to the first snow of the season in the valley today! Yea snow! It was a cold, beautiful morning. The orange and yellow leaves scattered everyone and a light snow falling. It was beautiful! I know I'm writing about the beautiful morning and the snow; when yesterday we had a historic event happen yesterday. Barack Obama was elected the 44th president of the United States. I enjoyed his speech last night as he talked of hope, change, and that we in America need to get rid of cynicism and criticism and let hope take over. Hope is vital! Hope is something we all need no matter where we are or our circumstances. Hope is seeing the positive, seeking peace and happiness. Hope accepts and forgives. It is faith and love. I will choose hope. As things are uncertain in this world there is hope and surety in the gospel of Jesus Christ and in our Heavenly Father's plan. I will choose hope.