Nagpapasalamat ako...

Nagpapasalamat ako para sa aking patotoo tunksol kay JesuCristo at kanyang pagbabayad-sala at ebanghelyo. Nagpapasalamat ako para kay JesuCristo. Mahal ko siya at alam ko na mahal niya ako at namatay siya para sa akin at nabuhay siya para sa akin. Buhay siya at nakilala niya ako at naradadaman niya ang lahat na naradadaman ko. Alam niya ang mga mabuting bagay, pagsubok ko, at lahat lahat sa aking buhay. Sa pamamagitan niya maaring ako maging malinis. Masaya ang aking puso dahil sa kanya.

The Good Samaritans

Masaya ang aking puso :) Masaya talaga, kasi kaninang umaga pumunta ako sa Lehi para maghatid ng funeral arrangement sa Wing Mortuary. At ano ang nangyari sa akin? Mataas ang snow sa parking lot nila at let's just say naging kawawa ako dyan. This morning I had a delivery to Wing Mortuary in Lehi and as I was exiting the not so clear from snow parking lot pulling on to Main Street. I became stuck and quite frustrated as I could not get anywhere- not forward not backward. I sat there praying and thinking okay I'm going to need some help and as I looked up a woman had pulled over her van and came to help me. A man who was walking by also stopped to help. As they started to push me out a kid in an old big pick-up truck pulled over and said he would pull me out with his truck. So, the woman got back in her van to stop traffic, the man who was walking guided me through the snow so I would know which way to turn my tires as this kid pulled me out! After I was out and on my way. My heart was soft and full and I began to cry- Heavenly Father answered my prayer about not only getting out, but with three kind strangers who were willing to help me. I had the reassurance all over again today that Heavenly Father is aware of me- me this little blonde girl getting stuck in the snow. I felt His love and felt gratitude for the reminder of His awareness and love for me and also how others can be answers to our prayers and help answer them (through word or action) It was more than helping me out of the snow- those three people didn't have to stop, but they chose to. That is another thing that is just so awesome they had places to go and things to do, but chose to open their hearts. There is still love and kindness- I want to recognize it more. I learned again today that through other people Heavenly Father can meet our needs- I want to be more willing and be ready when He calls for me.
Masaya ang aking puso :)

The Coke Side of Life

Coke filled cheesy post coming right up! :)

The Coke side of life. Yes! I love Coke! I was pretty thrilled the other day to find Coke chap stick at Target- yeah that's right Coke in three flavors- classic coke, cherry coke, and vanila coke. I know, I should be blogging about what a wonderful Christmas I had yesterday, but I'm writing about Coke. The Christmas post will come later as I have yet to load my pictures on to the computer. The cute sized coke bottle I'm holding in this picture came from the Wal-Mart. I enjoyed drinking a "real" coke as opposed to the zero I drink more regularly. The Coke side of life. So, between my new classic coke chap stick and drinking a "real" coke. I am enjoying the coke side of life.

Finals and an Anniversary

Yes, that's right! Finals are done! It was actually nice to have them over a 2-day period rather than throughout the whole week. This semester was the first in a while since I have had a final written exam and not a final project. I'm grateful the semester has ended, even though, I will miss some of the interactions and subjects. Next semester will be my first semester ever without an art class. I'm kinda sad about that, but I've really enjoyed the variety of classes.

Today, marks the fourth anniversary that I opened my mission call. Crazy, crazy! Serving a mission was amazing, being in the Philippines was amazing! :) Talaga- isang masayang babae ako! I really am one happy girl!

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