Time Flies

This year seems to have gone quickly. This has definitely been a year of wake up calls, realizations, lessons, making new friends, and SO much more. This will be a year that will never be forgotten. I started this year out on the wrong foot, and now I'm just trying to find my footing. I have such a testimony of the atonement now. I am so grateful the Lord loved us so much that He would die for us. He made the greatest sacrifice so we could be forgiven for all of our mistakes. Unlike some people, I guess I learn best the hard way. I used to think that making mistakes was a bad thing. Now I know that it's the way we learn, the way we grow. I remember earlier this year I experienced what I thought was the worst day of my life. Looking back, that day has become such a blessing and a miracle. The Lord trusted me with a beautiful life to bless the lives of two people who love him beyond measure. I am so grateful for second chances. I got a second chance emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Now I have a chance to do something with my life...and I will! Sometimes we have to struggle during the climb before we reach the top that is full of beauty.

We are all given roadblocks that we must find our way around. My timing has never been great...but the Lord's timing is impeccable. I know that He knows us personally. He sees our struggles and believes in us when even we give up on ourselves. He knows what we are capable of even if we can't see it for years to come. I like to think that the Lord puts people in our path for a reason, whether it's long-term or just for a short while. I have been blessed with great friends that are so understanding and kind.

Music is a HUGE part of my life. Music can speak to me better than people can sometimes. Last week I thought about songs that have helped me get through tough times. I'll list a few of them, but one in particular meant a lot to me. It's called Let it Begin. One line in that song is "mistakes of the past don't define you, they refine you". This is so true. I believe I was conditioned to think that you can't work past your mistakes, but you can! It's not about the mistake, it's about what you do with that mistake to improve your life.

One Step at a Time - Jordin Sparks

Keep Your Head Up - Andy Grammer

Steer - Missy Higgins

Brand New Day - Joshua Radin

Somewhere Over the Rainbow - IZ

Just a Ride - Jem

Stand - Rascal Flatts

Incomplete - Alanis Morissette

Let it Begin - Julie Yardley

Beautiful Heartbreak - Hilary Weeks

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