Say A Little Prayer

The Book Of Mormon

this is my favorite book of all time and the most honest and true book i've ever read. it has immensely altered my life and i'm more grateful for this book and the bible than any other books on this earth. yes, I'm a mormon, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as of August 15, 2009, and i promise i know the difference between having pride in my religion and being proud. I'm a daughter of a wonderful Heavenly Father and I'm not going to hold that in as if i'm frightened because realizing that has made me the better person I am today and hopefully every day after. I love this church aaaaand
i absolutely adore sundays.
especially the first sunday of every month because at church we have a big meeting where members go up to the stand and bear witness of Heavenly Father; Our Savior, Jesus Christ; the Holy Ghost; and the overall truth of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. today was my first meeting like that at my new ward since I've been back from Los angeles and it was so nice to see that people from all over the country- and the world for that matter- have such strong sensations and testimonies that this church is true and that it has greatly impacted their lives for the better. And I couldn't agree more! there was a theme today i believe about knowing that God listens to each one of us and knows each one of us personally- better than we know ourselves- and that He has a specific and correct timing for everything to occur but it's on His time, not ours. We must have the patience and diligence in enduring through our trials in order to gain the blessings that He has waiting for us. "faith is an action word, not a noun." So completely true. Goodness, I love this gospel.

On these days we also fast for two meals as well and so tonight for dinner I made something totally delicious!

so delicious, nutritious- and simple! carrots, broccoli, onions, asparagus, olive oil, a little garlic powder just blended together and stir-fried with some ham from mom :) look at all those fantastic colors! oh it makes me want to go eat some more! :D

today brought oodles of good stuff: the sun was out today which already gave me a big smile on my face, everyone was so nice and friendly at church today i think i met at least ten new people and probably will have at least five new best friends by the end of the week! they all seriously rock :) I came home and lounged around finishing up a couple things for work (mostly picking out new music for dance recital pieces! seriously so fun!), then came that wonderful dinner from above and now i'm heading to bed very shortly and much earlier than usual! this wonderwoman has a full day ahead tomorrow! and i can't wait to write all about it!

what was great about your day today? anyone specific influence you? anything you feel super awesomely enthusiastic about- accomplishments or new experiences you had?

until tomorrow my cutie kabooties,

goodnight kisses &sweet dream wishes!

Loves, Hayley Lynn