My Last Will and Testament

Just in case something goes terribly arie tommorrow morning (the official jump appointment is 11am).

I have some money in the bank, but the government might want that. If they don't, give me a GRAND memorial service. I want Garth Brooks and CCR played at my service. Also, the non-hymn "Come thou fount." Whoever in the family wants to speak, please do, it might also be good if Kara B spoke...oh and somebody tell Jordan.

I want to be buried in the Summerville Cemetary, a place I've picked out for my mom. It is on a slight slope and is absolutely amazing when the sun is rising (Thank you early morning Oregonian paper route).

Zoey can have my laptop and any of my clothes. Riley can have my bear. Mom can have all my jewels. If someone wants to take over my car payments, then fine. Otherwise, sell it....

Max can have my digital camera. I have a little ipod shuffle that whoever can duke it out...Eli perhaps?

Kylee, always best friends....even if we never talk, ha!

Kara, hang on to the principles of the Sisterhood and know that what you most desire will be yours.

Teresa, keep making me laugh.

Crystal, I broke up with Randy, I keep forgetting to write and tell you.

Morgan, cousins, sisters, friends.

Family, I love you a lot, sometimes so much I forget. Thanks to all the aunts and uncles who've supported me, cheered me on, and laughed at me. I also know that it is in great part because of you that I've become the person I am, with the goals I've had, and the things I know. Of the things I know is that God is our Father, His son is our personal Savior, our brother and our friend. Temples are the house of God, where families are united for eternity. Joseph Smith indeed was and is a Prophet of God, President Monson is our Prophet today. The Book of Mormon is the word of God, the fruit of eternal life, another testament of Jesus Christ. The Bible is also the word of God and a testament of our Father, our Savior, and those who've paved the way of faith, obedience and perseverence.

Speaking of temples....could you possible take out my endowments ASAP? With as many of you as can be there? Like a little family reunion? I know this seems morbid, but you never know! Love you all. Mom, you've been a strong, brave, unselfish mother, who has turned into my bestfriend. Zoey, Max, Riley, Eli...don't forget me, don't forget that I loved you more than I ever knew you could love four obnoxious rugrats.....

Peace out, a-town.

Simple Pleasures

Today I was driving in my car listening to "Redneck Girl" by the Bellamy Brothers, sipping on contraband (Diet Pepsi), with the windows down, looking at the mountains with the trees and brush starting to change, taking in the last moments of summer heat. I was so content in the moment! It truly is the little moments that make a lifetime.

On to other news...Riley's baptism has been moved to October 18th, for all those who aren't in the know. I was a little frustrated at first, but it seems that Grandpa will be able to make it that weekend, and on the upside I might get to go to Bend, Oregon the previous weekend with the RNC to get out the vote.

I am going skydiving on Saturday. I don't want to talk about it too much cuz it freaks me right out!

In one week I am going to Denver with the RNC to get people to vote in the pivitol swing state of Colorado. I am excited, a state I've never been too. I've been making calls trying to get folks on the "all-expense-paid trip to Denver" bandwagon...

Gotta go do stuff or something...Peace.

Sarah America!

Gotta love 'er.

The Art of Crime

Saturday evening Kara and I decided to sit down and write to our friend Brenton who is serving a mission in New Mexico. Well, to tell the whole truth, she and Brenton were dating for about 8 months before he left.... He hasn't been great at writing her, about once a month, and he's only been gone since May! So we decided to make them like death threats, or ransom notes, or whatever... It took a couple hours Saturday night and then an hour Sunday afternoon for us to finish.
Oh, and my foot is infected from a blister....go figure! And it sucks...(it is hard to see in this pic at this angle, but it's my left heal area).

Sunday was an exciting day! We had a regional conference where 135 stakes gathered at the Marriott Center (our basketball stadium) and other buildings to hear from President Uchtdorf and President Packer. They were both good, though I especially appreciated Uchtdorf's message. He asked us to ponder on two questions:

What are you doing to increase your faith?

What are you doing to strenghthen marriage and family?

He also encouraged everyone to have a current temple reccommend.

One poignant moment came when the congregation sang "Redeemer of Israel." I can't even explain to you what it sounds like to have 23,000 people on their feet singing the words to this powerful hymn.

Later in the evening Elder Holland addressed young LDS adults at the Marriott Center and across the world. He gave a beautiful discourse on trails and afflictions, tying into Joseph's experience at Liberty jail. A few of points that stood out to me:

• We can have profound sacred, spiritual experiences during our own "Liberty Jail" times.


• Every experience can become a redemptive experience if we remain bonded to our Heavenly Father.


• When suffering we may in fact be nearer to God than at any other times.


• The path of Salvation has always, one way or another, gone through Gethsemane.
  
• The true test of our faith and discipliship is during our trials and afflictions

He then gave an apostalic blessing to all within the sound of his voice, that was so filled with the Spirit, and so sincere, it brought tears to my eyes. To cap of a great message, the Chior sang a beautiful hymn based off of verses in Isaiah.

It was a spiritual feast, that I feel so blessed to have regularly.

My Apartment

Due to popular demand, here is my floor plan of my apartment, and photos....

Floorplan...

The entryway, with our cowgirl hats...
The dining/kitchen area...
My living room...

The otherside of my living room, our bookshelf, and vaulted ceilings...

The bathroom, the sink, vanity and mirror are seperated from the toilet and shower. The shower is the least scary shower I've ever had! Except for the occasional spider that comes through the window...
My bed, and the bookshelf I bought to put my clothes on...
My desk area, it's not as cluttered as it looks....!

Our closet area....it is in need of much help at this point...

Bloody Shoes

With the start of a new semester came a renewed exercise routine. Kara's friend Nathan, works in Park City as a manager at the Nike outlet. He hooked me up with some new discounted running shoes. I christianed them with my blood during my first work out.

(notice the blood on the heals?)

School is going well, I am actually pretty excited about my classes, three of them being communications/journalism classes. One teacher today commented that if you are in this major you should be addicted to news. I was like, ha! I am! He said if there was one addiction the church allowed it was to the news. Anyway, I walked home today wondering what the hell I'd been doing for the last three years?? At first I thought, "What a waste!" But, if I hadn't taken this path to get here, I don't think I'd be nearly as appreciative of the path I'm on now....