Hey everyone!
Tabitha here! I barely wrote anything in 2014, but the biggest thing that happened was marrying my best friend on December 27!
I'm changing the blog up a little to include the adventures that Brandon and I share together in the next year. Stay tuned for our 2015 plans and goals!
Tabitha Lathrop Ellis
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Saturday, January 4, 2014
Happy New Year!
Well, I am back in Alaska and ready to rock 2014! Usually, I have a ton of goals for the New Year. This year, mine are smile more and just trust the Lord. He has the best plan for me and He`s got my back. So it`s time to just enjoy life and put it all in His hands. God bless y`all this new year.
Tabitha
Tabitha
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Like a Broken Vessel- Elder Jeffrey R Holland
The Apostle Peter wrote that disciples of Jesus Christ are to have “compassion one of another.”1 In that spirit I wish to speak to those who suffer from some form of mental illness or emotional disorder, whether those afflictions be slight or severe, of brief duration or persistent over a lifetime. We sense the complexity of such matters when we hear professionals speak of neuroses and psychoses, of genetic predispositions and chromosome defects, of bipolarity, paranoia, and schizophrenia. However bewildering this all may be, these afflictions are some of the realities of mortal life, and there should be no more shame in acknowledging them than in acknowledging a battle with high blood pressure or the sudden appearance of a malignant tumor.
Lead, Kindly Light
Okay, ever since hearing Elder Holland`s talk about depresión in General Conference, I have really wanted to write this post. Before I start, I am going to mention very personal thoughts, feelings, And experiences. I do not write to be judged or criticized. I am not a psycho and I am not suicidal. And if I misspell words, it is because I am used to writing in Spanish. Experiencing depression in ANY form does NOT in any way make someone weak, horrible, a sinner, or that their testimony is any less. I realize that I still have much to work on, that the battle is never over, but I want to talk about how my knowledge of the Gospel And Atonement of Jesus Christ have helped me in my battle with depresión.
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Amazing poem by my sister :-)
God's Love (Eternal Worth)
By: Sister Denali J. Lathrop
What is a woman's role?
Where does her heart lie?
How does she love everyone?
How can she accomplish all that she does?
Who does she have
working on her side?
The Father loves woman.
The Father knows her roles.
He watches over woman,
Helps her towards her goals.
He shares her tears, her sorrows.
He feels her joy.
He knows her heart.
Through Him she conquers fears.
He offers guide and counsel-
Gives her a companion through man.
How do women fight through trials?
How do women make new friends?
Where do women find their strength?
Who do women turn to-
in their time of need?
God is gracious.
God is love.
God made woman-
using mounds of love.
God knew that woman's love and virtue
would lead the world-
lead His children back to Him.
God knew woman's hearts would break.
God knew of woman's love.
God knew they would need someone-
someone to turn to-
someone who knew.
How do women smile through tears?
How do women love everyone-
even when their hearts are broken?
Why does God let women suffer?
Does He not know their worth?
He does know!
He knows their feelings.
He loves them-
and He wants them to see-
their ETERNAL worth.
He sends angels
to watch them, to love them.
The little children on their knees.
He sends man-
to love and protect woman-
to work together.
He sent Christ
to take all our sins.
To help us on our way.
Christ knows our worst-
He knows our best.
Christ knows what you go through.
Turn to Him-
He's waiting.
The Father and the Son
wait with open arms.
How do women show love?
How do women help others grow?
Why do women not see their potential?
How can we help them to know?
Love as God does.
As Christ did on this earth.
Be a disciple,
show EVERYONE their worth.
Live and serve-
to help others.
Love as Christ showed-
so they can know their worth.
By: Sister Denali J. Lathrop
What is a woman's role?
Where does her heart lie?
How does she love everyone?
How can she accomplish all that she does?
Who does she have
working on her side?
The Father loves woman.
The Father knows her roles.
He watches over woman,
Helps her towards her goals.
He shares her tears, her sorrows.
He feels her joy.
He knows her heart.
Through Him she conquers fears.
He offers guide and counsel-
Gives her a companion through man.
How do women fight through trials?
How do women make new friends?
Where do women find their strength?
Who do women turn to-
in their time of need?
God is gracious.
God is love.
God made woman-
using mounds of love.
God knew that woman's love and virtue
would lead the world-
lead His children back to Him.
God knew woman's hearts would break.
God knew of woman's love.
God knew they would need someone-
someone to turn to-
someone who knew.
How do women smile through tears?
How do women love everyone-
even when their hearts are broken?
Why does God let women suffer?
Does He not know their worth?
He does know!
He knows their feelings.
He loves them-
and He wants them to see-
their ETERNAL worth.
He sends angels
to watch them, to love them.
The little children on their knees.
He sends man-
to love and protect woman-
to work together.
He sent Christ
to take all our sins.
To help us on our way.
Christ knows our worst-
He knows our best.
Christ knows what you go through.
Turn to Him-
He's waiting.
The Father and the Son
wait with open arms.
How do women show love?
How do women help others grow?
Why do women not see their potential?
How can we help them to know?
Love as God does.
As Christ did on this earth.
Be a disciple,
show EVERYONE their worth.
Live and serve-
to help others.
Love as Christ showed-
so they can know their worth.
Tender Mercies/ Tiernas Misericordias
Since General Conference, I keep getting impressions to write more on my blog, but I must stop being such a slacker!
This week, I have been thinking a lot about gratitude. I am so blessed, And most of the time, I fail to recognize the gifts God has given me. I mean, you have the obvious things such as food, shelter, job, Family, friends, health, And the gospel, but there are also the small, simple beauties of life. I give y`all a few examples from this week:
Coming home from church to a decorated dolor
Home teachers who make you muffins
Little kids who already sense that the temple is a special place
Awesome poem written by my sister
Remembering moments from my Mission
Parents send me a cute calendar
Children`s laughter
Being given the opportunity to lead the music in church
And many more.....
I just realized that I need to be more grateful. In church, one of the speakers told a story of writing a thank- you note every day for a year. I want to be more grateful And express my gratitud better. I have been so blessed but too blind to see just how blessed I am. I will try to write more on here too :-)
Desde la conferencia general, he tenido muchas ganas de escribir en mi blog, pero soy floja :( Esta semana pasada, me quedaba pensando en las cosas en las que estoy muy agradecida, en mis bendiciones. Soy tan bendecida, y muchas veces, me falta mucho en reconocer los dones de Dios. Pues, puedo reconocer lo obvio: la comida, mi apartamento, el trabajo, mi familia, mis amigos, salud, y el Evangelio, pero necesito recordar las cosas pequeñas, las sencillas bellezas de la vida. Les doy unos ejemplos de la semana pasada:
Alguien adornó nuestra puerta
Mis maestros orientadores cocinaron para mí
Los niños reconocen que el templo es un lugar especial
Mi hermanita escribió un poema tan bonito
Bonitos recuerdos de la misión
Mis padres me regalaron un lindo calendario
Como se ríen los niños
Tenía la oportunidad de dirigir la musica en la capilla
Y muchas cosas más.....
Me daba cuenta de que tengo que estar más agradecida. En la capilla, un discursante nos contó un relato en que alguien escribió cartas de agradecimiento cada día al transcurso de un año. Quiero estar más agradecida y expresar mejor mis sentimientos. He recibida tantas bendiciones, pero por mi ceguedad, no podía reconocerlas. Voy a escribir más en mi blog también :-)
This week, I have been thinking a lot about gratitude. I am so blessed, And most of the time, I fail to recognize the gifts God has given me. I mean, you have the obvious things such as food, shelter, job, Family, friends, health, And the gospel, but there are also the small, simple beauties of life. I give y`all a few examples from this week:
Coming home from church to a decorated dolor
Home teachers who make you muffins
Little kids who already sense that the temple is a special place
Awesome poem written by my sister
Remembering moments from my Mission
Parents send me a cute calendar
Children`s laughter
Being given the opportunity to lead the music in church
And many more.....
I just realized that I need to be more grateful. In church, one of the speakers told a story of writing a thank- you note every day for a year. I want to be more grateful And express my gratitud better. I have been so blessed but too blind to see just how blessed I am. I will try to write more on here too :-)
Desde la conferencia general, he tenido muchas ganas de escribir en mi blog, pero soy floja :( Esta semana pasada, me quedaba pensando en las cosas en las que estoy muy agradecida, en mis bendiciones. Soy tan bendecida, y muchas veces, me falta mucho en reconocer los dones de Dios. Pues, puedo reconocer lo obvio: la comida, mi apartamento, el trabajo, mi familia, mis amigos, salud, y el Evangelio, pero necesito recordar las cosas pequeñas, las sencillas bellezas de la vida. Les doy unos ejemplos de la semana pasada:
Alguien adornó nuestra puerta
Mis maestros orientadores cocinaron para mí
Los niños reconocen que el templo es un lugar especial
Mi hermanita escribió un poema tan bonito
Bonitos recuerdos de la misión
Mis padres me regalaron un lindo calendario
Como se ríen los niños
Tenía la oportunidad de dirigir la musica en la capilla
Y muchas cosas más.....
Me daba cuenta de que tengo que estar más agradecida. En la capilla, un discursante nos contó un relato en que alguien escribió cartas de agradecimiento cada día al transcurso de un año. Quiero estar más agradecida y expresar mejor mis sentimientos. He recibida tantas bendiciones, pero por mi ceguedad, no podía reconocerlas. Voy a escribir más en mi blog también :-)
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
nueva vida
Hijole, I need to post more! Just an update: I am currently living in Salt Lake And I am a toddler teacher. I will be moving back to Alaska at the end of the year so I can further my education. Mr. Right is still way far down the road but I just want to work on bettering myself before I find him. More adventures to chronicle later.......
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Mothers and Fathers- English
Since we celebrate Mothers' Day in May and Fathers' Day in June, I've been thinking about parents, their responsibilities, and how all of us have the responsibility to help God's children. I was reading an article from my church about mothers. It may be about mothers, but many of the principles can apply to each of us, no matter where we are in life: young or old, male or female, single or married, with or without children.
Sometimes, if we are unmarried for don't hace children, we may be confused, sad, or we may even feel ok and confident that God loves us. That right there is the key to happiness: knowing that God loves you and is mindful of you. He gives us experiences to help us learn and grow. In the article, I was reading about the opportunities God has given us to serve others. Each one of us has special gifts, talents , and abilities that can be used for good. We this privilege and responsibility to serve, to lift others up, and to become more like the Savior, Jesus Christ. And as we serve, we can obtain new skills that will help us in the future. We should always serve, help, grow, and most importantly, love as Jesus loves. Charity is the pure love of Christ.
I'm still working on this, on serving, on being patient with the Lord's timetable, but I learn and grow with everyday. I try to align my will with that of the Lord. Only then am I able to find true happiness.
Here is the link to the article. Read it, even if you're a guy! Its awesome!
http://www.lds.org/ensign/2001/11/are-we-not-all-mothers?lang=eng
Sometimes, if we are unmarried for don't hace children, we may be confused, sad, or we may even feel ok and confident that God loves us. That right there is the key to happiness: knowing that God loves you and is mindful of you. He gives us experiences to help us learn and grow. In the article, I was reading about the opportunities God has given us to serve others. Each one of us has special gifts, talents , and abilities that can be used for good. We this privilege and responsibility to serve, to lift others up, and to become more like the Savior, Jesus Christ. And as we serve, we can obtain new skills that will help us in the future. We should always serve, help, grow, and most importantly, love as Jesus loves. Charity is the pure love of Christ.
I'm still working on this, on serving, on being patient with the Lord's timetable, but I learn and grow with everyday. I try to align my will with that of the Lord. Only then am I able to find true happiness.
Here is the link to the article. Read it, even if you're a guy! Its awesome!
http://www.lds.org/ensign/2001/11/are-we-not-all-mothers?lang=eng
Madres y Padres- Español
Ya que Mayo es el mes de celebrar a las Madres y Junio para celebrar a los Padres, he estado pensando mucho en las madres y los padres y como nosotros tenemos la responsabilidad de ayudar a los hijos de Dios. Yo estaba leyendo un artículo de mi iglesia acerca de las madres y se puede aplicar a todas las personas, jóvenes o más avanzadas de edad, hombres y mujeres, casados/as o solteros/as, que tienen hijos o no tienen hijos. Aveces, si no estamos casados O si no tenemos hijos sentimos como fracasos o nos preguntamos que el propósito de nuestra condición. Y otras personas se sienten bien en todo. A mi a veces me siento un poquito triste o confundida por qué no He encontrado mi media naranja, mi príncipe azúl, tampoco tengo hijos. Pero yo sé es porque Dios tiene un propósito en todas las cosas. Todo lo que Él hace es porque me ama. Él me da experiencias para que yo crezca y progrese. En este artículo estaba leyendo como todos nosotros tenemos la oportunidad servir a los demás. Tenemos con calidades dones y talentos que podemos usar para ayudar a nuestros hermanos y nuestras hermanas. Tenemos el privilegio y la responsabilidad de servir, de ayudar, de llegar a ser más como Cristo. Y podremos aplicar lo que hemos aprendido y las calidades y aptitudes que hemos cultivado, cuando empezamos nuestras familias. Siempre podemos servir, aprender y lo más importante, amar a los demás. La caridad, el amor puro de Cristo, es lo más importante.
Tengo mucho más que aprender y experimentar antes que casarme y empezar mi propia familia, pero yo sé que Dios siempre me dará oportunidades de servir, crecer, y llegar a ser lo que Él ve en mí. Espero siempre confiar en Él y en Su divino plan. Así tendré felicidad en cada momento de mi vida.
Lamentablemente, el articulo no está disponible en Español, pero se lo encuentra en Inglés aquí :
http://www.lds.org/ensign/2001/11/are-we-not-all-mothers?lang=eng
Monday, March 25, 2013
I love Jesucristo!
Pues voy escribir en Español primero porque es mas fácil así. yo sé que Jesucristo es mi Salvador y Redentor, que Él nos ama, que Él sufrió por nosotros. Él nos conoce perfectamente y nos ama, aun por nuestras debilidades y nuestros pecados. Él puede ver nuestro potencial y ayudarnos lograrlo. Yo sé que todo es posible por medio de Él, por medio de Su Infinita Expiación. Su gracia es suficiente por todos, si lo aceptamos.
Ayer me sentaba en la reunión sacramental y me quedaba pensando en mi Salvador. Pude sentir una medida muy grande de Su amor puro y supe que me amaba tal y como soy. Les voy a compartir más luego de como toda esta semana era tan maravillosa y como podía sentir una medida más grande del amor de Dios y Jesucristo. Yo sé que todo lo que he dicho es la verdad. Yo se que vive mi Señor.
I chose to write in Spanish because it's easier for me. I know that Jesus Christ My Savior and Redeemer. I know that He loves us, in spite of our sins and weaknesses. He suffered and died for us. He knows and loves Us perfectly. I know that all things are possible through Jesús Christ and His Infinite Atonement. His grace is sufficient; it's up to us to accept it.
Yesterday as I sat in sacrament meeting, I kept thinking about the Savior. I was able to feel a greater measure of His pure love and I knew that He loves me just the way I am. Later I will tell you how awesome my week was and how I felt God's love. I know that what I have said is true and I know that my Redeemer lives.
Ayer me sentaba en la reunión sacramental y me quedaba pensando en mi Salvador. Pude sentir una medida muy grande de Su amor puro y supe que me amaba tal y como soy. Les voy a compartir más luego de como toda esta semana era tan maravillosa y como podía sentir una medida más grande del amor de Dios y Jesucristo. Yo sé que todo lo que he dicho es la verdad. Yo se que vive mi Señor.
I chose to write in Spanish because it's easier for me. I know that Jesus Christ My Savior and Redeemer. I know that He loves us, in spite of our sins and weaknesses. He suffered and died for us. He knows and loves Us perfectly. I know that all things are possible through Jesús Christ and His Infinite Atonement. His grace is sufficient; it's up to us to accept it.
Yesterday as I sat in sacrament meeting, I kept thinking about the Savior. I was able to feel a greater measure of His pure love and I knew that He loves me just the way I am. Later I will tell you how awesome my week was and how I felt God's love. I know that what I have said is true and I know that my Redeemer lives.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
stay tuned..
In upcoming posts I'm going to talk about some more very important relationships: with God and Family. And more about my big life changes.... Stay tuned!
En los artículos venideros voy a hablar de unas relaciones tan importantes: Dios y mi familia. Y voy a contar más de los cambios de mi vida. Estad atentos!
En los artículos venideros voy a hablar de unas relaciones tan importantes: Dios y mi familia. Y voy a contar más de los cambios de mi vida. Estad atentos!
Best relationship ever!
well darling blog I am the most wonderful relationship....with myself! These past few months I really just been trying to get to know myself better and love myself for who I am. I really do love myself with all my flaws and insecurities. I'm not a perfect person but I know that my Father lo es me and that's good enough for me; if someone so powerful can love someone like me I'm not so bad afterall. like all those silly little things don't matter anymore I don't care how much I weigh if I have a zit on my face all that matters is what's inside and I'm working on my heart to fill it with love to show that love to everyone and to be more like my Father and to show the world how much I really care. I'm trying to be a better person to be more patient more loving I'm more comfortable with who I am and I know what I'm working on, being more patient with myself, working on my problems because I know what I'm doing, the path I'm on. And God will help me accomplish it. He will never leave me alone.
pues mi querido blog, yo tengo una relación maravillosa... conmigo misma! el esos últimos meses he intentado conocerme mejor y amarme por quien soy. no soy perfecta, yo tengo mis faltas inseguridades. pero yo sé que Dios me ama tal y como soy y eso está bien para mí. si alguien tan poderoso me pudiera amar tal vez no soy tan mala. las cosas pequeñas no me importan no me importa mi peso ni si tengo manchas de mi cara.lo que sí es importante es lo que yo llevo dentro y mi corazón,estoy esforzándome mejorar mi corazón De ser mas como mi Padre.quiero mostrar al mundo que les quiero y estoy intentando ser más paciente e amorosa. yo me siento buen agusto en mi piel Y en mi ser. estoY mejorando y arreglando mis problemas yo se que es Dios me va a ayudar. Él nunca me va a dejar sola. Nunca.
pues mi querido blog, yo tengo una relación maravillosa... conmigo misma! el esos últimos meses he intentado conocerme mejor y amarme por quien soy. no soy perfecta, yo tengo mis faltas inseguridades. pero yo sé que Dios me ama tal y como soy y eso está bien para mí. si alguien tan poderoso me pudiera amar tal vez no soy tan mala. las cosas pequeñas no me importan no me importa mi peso ni si tengo manchas de mi cara.lo que sí es importante es lo que yo llevo dentro y mi corazón,estoy esforzándome mejorar mi corazón De ser mas como mi Padre.quiero mostrar al mundo que les quiero y estoy intentando ser más paciente e amorosa. yo me siento buen agusto en mi piel Y en mi ser. estoY mejorando y arreglando mis problemas yo se que es Dios me va a ayudar. Él nunca me va a dejar sola. Nunca.
Sunday, March 17, 2013
La Gran Misión: Viva Las Vegas
Today I was contemplating about how it's been 2 years since I went through the temple for the First time, I made it through the 18 months of la misión and I've been done for 4 months. ya me siento muy rara, its weird! I learned so much in these past couple years, but I'll tell you 5 things... And I'm going to make my blog bilingual :-)
Hoy me quedaba pensando en misión. Hace 2 años yo fui al templo por la primera vez,yo serví como misiónera para 18 meses,y llevo 4 meses de misionera retornada.me siento rara. eHe aprendido muchas cosas y les voy a decir 5 cosas.mi blog va a ser bilingual!
Hoy me quedaba pensando en misión. Hace 2 años yo fui al templo por la primera vez,yo serví como misiónera para 18 meses,y llevo 4 meses de misionera retornada.me siento rara. eHe aprendido muchas cosas y les voy a decir 5 cosas.mi blog va a ser bilingual!
Friday, March 15, 2013
I'm back!
Well, dearest blog,
I've already been off the misión about 4 months now and think bits about Time I wrote something! It's definitely been an interesting couple months. I've learned a lot and am still learning everyday! I'll be sharing more later :-) And then there is TVE frightening realization that I turn 25 this year! Time is Going by way too fast!!!
I've already been off the misión about 4 months now and think bits about Time I wrote something! It's definitely been an interesting couple months. I've learned a lot and am still learning everyday! I'll be sharing more later :-) And then there is TVE frightening realization that I turn 25 this year! Time is Going by way too fast!!!
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Hermana Lathrop
Tabitha reported to the MTC this afternoon. I, her sister, will be updating her blog while she's serving. I've created a new blog just for this purpose, it can be found at:
http://imgoingtovegas.blogspot.com/.
I will only be posting on her mission blog from now on.
http://imgoingtovegas.blogspot.com/.
I will only be posting on her mission blog from now on.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Peace
So I definitely am in love with Kate Middleton's wedding dress. I might have to find one like that when I get married in a million years. I loved how the whole wedding was just like a fairytale. Absolutely gorgeous.
I probably won't blog again before I leave for the mission, so I guess this is goodbye for now. See ya in 18 months!
I probably won't blog again before I leave for the mission, so I guess this is goodbye for now. See ya in 18 months!
Thursday, April 28, 2011
I know.....
I know I am a daughter of God and that He loves me. He loves His children. I know that He has a plan for my life. This plan will help me realize and achieve my full potential. I know that I can live with God again someday. I know that Jesus loves me so much. I know that He died so that everyone can have the chance to repent of sins and to change their lives. I know that by following His example, I can be happy and fulfill the requirements to return to Father. I know the Atonement is real; it has changed my life and made me want to be a better person. I know the Holy Ghost brings comfort, warnings, and revelation. Through the Holy Ghost, I receive very REAL communication from my Heavenly Father. I know that the scriptures show the way to go and are a guidebook for all of life's problems. I know that the prophets speak the word of God; they let people know God's will for His children. I know that all the prophets have been called of God to be His witnesses. I know that the gospel was restored through Joseph Smith, and that He was truly called of God. I know that priesthood power is real; I have experienced the blessings of having it in my life. I know the temple is the house of God, and that the ordinances therein prepare us for the challenges we may face and they also prepare us to meet God. I know everyone is accountable for their own choices, not the choices of others. I know that repentance gives people a chance to change. I know that obedience to the commandments brings blessings. I know that paying an honest tithe brings blessings, as well as fasting properly. I know that families can be together forever. I know this life is not the end. I know that someday, Christ will return to the Earth. I know that all prophecies will be fulfilled. I know that faith in Christ brings strength in times of struggles.
And these are just a few of the things that I know....
And these are just a few of the things that I know....
He Loves Me!!!!
So last night, Denali and I did a lot of girl talk. I love that girl to death. She gets me; she gets my concerns. She is always able to help me see better ways of looking at situations, and I always run my crazy ideas by her (and of course, she usually talks me out of it.) I am going to miss her so stinkin much while I am on my mission! She always keeps me grounded when I am going crazy.
There is another person who is always there for me, and that is the Savior. He has faith in me, even when I give up on myself. He knows my potential, and He feels my pain. He knows me so well. He cheers me on, especially on my worst days. I'm going to have to rely on Jesus ALOT on my mission. It's definitely going to be tough, and there are probably going to be some days that I'll want to throw in the towel and just come home. But I know that with His help, anything is possible. I just have to remember that when the going gets tough.
Last night, after girl talk, I kept thinking about ways to be a better person. I kept thinking about people I've been mean to, brushed off, or not been as good of a friend to as I could have been. I thought of my friends who are going through trials and just feel crappy. I want to be a better friend, and I'm sure my mission will give me tons of practice with that. I need to be kinder and more charitable. I need to be less judgemental and more compassionate. I need to follow the Savior's example better. I know the Savior can help me as I make these changes; as I try to be more like Him. I know He can help me through the hard times. I know that He lives and loves us. I know that it is all made possible through the Atonement and I am indeed grateful for that.
There is another person who is always there for me, and that is the Savior. He has faith in me, even when I give up on myself. He knows my potential, and He feels my pain. He knows me so well. He cheers me on, especially on my worst days. I'm going to have to rely on Jesus ALOT on my mission. It's definitely going to be tough, and there are probably going to be some days that I'll want to throw in the towel and just come home. But I know that with His help, anything is possible. I just have to remember that when the going gets tough.
Last night, after girl talk, I kept thinking about ways to be a better person. I kept thinking about people I've been mean to, brushed off, or not been as good of a friend to as I could have been. I thought of my friends who are going through trials and just feel crappy. I want to be a better friend, and I'm sure my mission will give me tons of practice with that. I need to be kinder and more charitable. I need to be less judgemental and more compassionate. I need to follow the Savior's example better. I know the Savior can help me as I make these changes; as I try to be more like Him. I know He can help me through the hard times. I know that He lives and loves us. I know that it is all made possible through the Atonement and I am indeed grateful for that.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Packing
I am almost fully packed up! All I have left to pack up is some "regular" clothes and my electronics. All I have left to put in my suitcases is my scriptures and Preach My Gospel. We moved a bunch of stuff into my room that brother had had in storage. That picture illustrates how much of his stuff has invaded my room. He still has about the same amount of boxes stored in his car that he can bring in when he gets back. He will be coming home from his mission at the end of the summer, so I'm getting the room ready for him before I leave. It's hard to believe that I leave in less than a week!
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
The Last Day
Friday was my last day of work. It was bittersweet. On one hand, I am very excited to be going on a mission and all of the adventures that will come with that endeavor. On the other hand, I am going to miss my "babies" so much! These kids have taught me so much about love and patience in the year and a half I worked at Open Arms. When I first started, I was just shuffled from room to room. I thought I knew a lot because I had taken ECE (Early Childhood Education) Classes.
Boy, I still have lots to learn about kids. Working with youngsters, I learned a lot of things that they I couldn't just absorb from the textbook. Like how to be patient with a child who bites almost every day or pushes the other kids. How to love the hard to love. How to relax even when parents are freaking out. How to entertain kids all day long. How to figure a child's needs based on his/her behavior. How to chill even when I felt like jumping off a cliff.
I'm going to miss these crazy kids....
These are from one of my little boys ;)
Boy, I still have lots to learn about kids. Working with youngsters, I learned a lot of things that they I couldn't just absorb from the textbook. Like how to be patient with a child who bites almost every day or pushes the other kids. How to love the hard to love. How to relax even when parents are freaking out. How to entertain kids all day long. How to figure a child's needs based on his/her behavior. How to chill even when I felt like jumping off a cliff.
I'm going to miss these crazy kids....
These are from one of my little boys ;)
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