2.23.2009
blessed
So I heard Elder Perry and his sweet little wife speak tonight, and they both had some wonderful things to say; unfortunately my over-active mind was in a frenzy so I can only sum things up by saying they had an energy together and it radiated from the pulpit. Elder Perry insists we light a fire and start doing what we need to be doing to live productive, inspired lives or maybe that is just what I got from this evening. Shoot, what am doing with my life? It was lovely to shake the hand of such a great man, who is much taller in person. I had only seem him speak in general conference, or seen his individual photograph as he is an apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. His wife beamed right next to him and I felt honored to hear their words.
I could only dream of such moments as I lived in South Dakota, and General Conference was about all we had it seemed. I was able to hear from Elder Perry this evening, and Elder Cook joined our ward a few weeks ago due to his own inspiration to get to know the students he makes decisions about, decisions that effect their futures. It was lovely to hear from him, however brief it was. I was also able to meet Elder Wirthlin a few months before he passed away, in his homeward, and I knew I was in the presences of a chosen and inspired man of the Lord. He was very sweet, and I stumbled over my words in my nervousness in meeting him. I had heard him speak to a large single adults crowd, along with Steve Young, relaying some glorious moments in their football days and the roads they took that got them to the present. Apparently it all takes a significant amount of work and patience. I suppose that leaves me hope.
I was also able to hear both Elder and Sister Oaks share a message with us, and the trials Sister Oaks had while she waited to find Elder Oaks. It was a unique story and shows us it is all in theLord's time. I loved hearing their words as well. Sometimes I think I am ready to get married, and sometimes, I wonder when the right time will be? I have much to prepare for, and I suppose that is all I can do right now, but I learn beautiful things everyday, even those trials I am going through are beautiful in the end. I have learned so much lately, and I am finally grateful for everything. I feel peace. I miss him sometimes, and I still love and care a lot about him, and I hope he knows that as well because it is nice to be dear to someone. It is important to remember even those who are called to lead the Church as a whole had their own struggles and still struggle sometimes, and knowing everyone struggles gives me hope, because the Lord will help us through whatever he gives us, and sometimes it is tough love, but that is just part of His eternal love, pushing us to see our potential, and eventually helping us achieve it. This is a wonderful thought I think.
I am so blessed to hear the words I need to hear, be it through the Lord's servants or other vessels around me, or in the Book of Mormon he so graciously gave us as a guide through this lifetime, a little "blue" handbook. We are pretty lucky to have this book, with the teachings of our Lord and Savior on the American Continent, and once again be reminded of the very struggles even the most righteous had as well, and suddenly we know it is all part of the Lord's Plan. I will love my challenges, if not at first, perhaps one day, and I will love the people involved in my challenges. I am beyond blessed to be in Salt Lake, central to the work going forth, with opportunities left and right to hear the Apostles of the Lord, to shake their hands, and thank them for the those words. It was been a beautiful day, and I am just so blessed to be here. I love life, and I love everyone who is in my life. I love my Heavenly Father, and that is never-changing. I get to thank Him for all I am blessed with everyday, and ask Him for the things I need help with in my life, and He listens, and loves me in return. I think we all have it pretty good. You are loved, and that is pretty great.
love, Jordan
I could only dream of such moments as I lived in South Dakota, and General Conference was about all we had it seemed. I was able to hear from Elder Perry this evening, and Elder Cook joined our ward a few weeks ago due to his own inspiration to get to know the students he makes decisions about, decisions that effect their futures. It was lovely to hear from him, however brief it was. I was also able to meet Elder Wirthlin a few months before he passed away, in his homeward, and I knew I was in the presences of a chosen and inspired man of the Lord. He was very sweet, and I stumbled over my words in my nervousness in meeting him. I had heard him speak to a large single adults crowd, along with Steve Young, relaying some glorious moments in their football days and the roads they took that got them to the present. Apparently it all takes a significant amount of work and patience. I suppose that leaves me hope.
I was also able to hear both Elder and Sister Oaks share a message with us, and the trials Sister Oaks had while she waited to find Elder Oaks. It was a unique story and shows us it is all in theLord's time. I loved hearing their words as well. Sometimes I think I am ready to get married, and sometimes, I wonder when the right time will be? I have much to prepare for, and I suppose that is all I can do right now, but I learn beautiful things everyday, even those trials I am going through are beautiful in the end. I have learned so much lately, and I am finally grateful for everything. I feel peace. I miss him sometimes, and I still love and care a lot about him, and I hope he knows that as well because it is nice to be dear to someone. It is important to remember even those who are called to lead the Church as a whole had their own struggles and still struggle sometimes, and knowing everyone struggles gives me hope, because the Lord will help us through whatever he gives us, and sometimes it is tough love, but that is just part of His eternal love, pushing us to see our potential, and eventually helping us achieve it. This is a wonderful thought I think.
I am so blessed to hear the words I need to hear, be it through the Lord's servants or other vessels around me, or in the Book of Mormon he so graciously gave us as a guide through this lifetime, a little "blue" handbook. We are pretty lucky to have this book, with the teachings of our Lord and Savior on the American Continent, and once again be reminded of the very struggles even the most righteous had as well, and suddenly we know it is all part of the Lord's Plan. I will love my challenges, if not at first, perhaps one day, and I will love the people involved in my challenges. I am beyond blessed to be in Salt Lake, central to the work going forth, with opportunities left and right to hear the Apostles of the Lord, to shake their hands, and thank them for the those words. It was been a beautiful day, and I am just so blessed to be here. I love life, and I love everyone who is in my life. I love my Heavenly Father, and that is never-changing. I get to thank Him for all I am blessed with everyday, and ask Him for the things I need help with in my life, and He listens, and loves me in return. I think we all have it pretty good. You are loved, and that is pretty great.
love, Jordan
2.13.2009
brick o' cake
I pretty much just ate a brick of cake. it was not even that great, but I ate it anyway. Do you see a trend occurring? I either A. eat poorly or B. enjoy creative snack choices; regardless I am full and ready to sleep it out. I remember someone telling me you get crazy dreams when you eat chocolate before you sleep. I really hope this was true and I am not just making this up because I dig a good dream-venture. I will be sure to let you all know if I get on of those good flying dreams out of the deal or something, they tend to be my favorite, and if I do, I think I will eat blocks of chocolate cake every night. It would be worth it. K, peace out homies.
2.11.2009
chester cheeto: he so fine
You know there is a problem when you have to type with one hand because your other hand is busily gathering puffy cheetos for your mouth to eat, and you keep thinking to yourself "one more cheeto and then I will use both hands to type." It is truly frustrating when one cheeto turns into four and four turns into eight, and you see where I am going with this, and suddenly nothing spectacular has been written becuase I could not stop eating cheetos, sorry friends, maybe another night. toodles.
The Challenge: The bag of Cheetos asks: see if your arm is as long as 29 cheetos puffs.
The answer: I have a 10-12 cheeto arm span. I am officially afraid of 29 Cheeto span people.
The Challenge: The bag of Cheetos asks: see if your arm is as long as 29 cheetos puffs.
The answer: I have a 10-12 cheeto arm span. I am officially afraid of 29 Cheeto span people.
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