Monday, October 22, 2012

Scripture study, music and e-mails

So, today was once again one of those days that I kept pushing back my alarm because I just didn't want to get out of bed.  This would be fine if it wasn't midterms right now.  In fact I should be working on a homework assignment, but I wanted to get this written out before I do that. Plus I have a headache and need a rest before I continue.
     Anyway, I pushed my alarm back until a little after 8:30 and that's when I knew I had to at least get up because I had a class at 11.  In fact, I felt so down this morning while I was grabbing a few extra minutes of sleep that I was considering skipping at least the first two classes of the day, if not all of them.  I figured I'd at least have to go to the last two since they relate to my major and i REALLY shouldn't skip them.  Not to mention, one of them I really enjoy.  Anyway, as I was lying there, I kept having the thought that I needed to do my scripture study before I left for the day.  I usually get up early in the mornings and do it before I head off to school.  Not only do I start my day off early so I have more time to get stuff done, but it really influences my day.  I know that certain times to study vary by person, but I find I can get it done best in the morning and it's a great start to my day.  Mainly because when I try to do it at night, I often will skip it because I have homework and stuff, or I'm just plain tired.  And ever since Trent left, and I quit one of my two jobs I've tried to make it my priority to do it first thing when I get up.  And I've been pretty diligent at it. Back to the story: I felt like I still needed to do it. But when I finally dragged myself out of bed I went straight to facebook and started fooling around on the internet.  After a few minutes, I realized that I needed to get moving, and I decided to read my scriptures.
       Normally, I'll study for a period of time out of something like Preach my Gospel and then go to reading the scriptures for a few minutes.  But today I decided to just read a couple of chapters out of the Book of Mormon, and i'm currently reading in Third Nephi when Christ appears to the Nephites after his Resurrection.  As I focused on that I just had this feeling of peace come to me, and my sadness went away.  I knew I loved Trent very much, but I needed to keep going as well.  I'm so thankful for the scriptures and the spirit that we get from them.
     So, the next goal was to get ready for the day and make it to class on time.  So I turned on music as I started to get ready.  Now, I must tell you, unless I'm horribly depressed, music really can change my mood. I LOVE music.  Like a lot, and it really helps me to get moving and i like to think about what is said in some songs.  And I specifically picked a song that I knew wouldn't chase off the spirit that I had barely recieved.  So I took a song that is on Carrie Underwood's new CD "Blown Away" called "See you again".  Now I recently found out that she originally wrote this song for the new Chronicles of Narnia movie, but the one that ended up in the movie ended up being chosen instead.  She loved it so much though that she decided to put it on the new album.  And while I understand that it talks about how we'll see our loved ones after we pass on I really wanted to listen to it though, and while it doesn't entirely relate to the whole missionary being gone thing I still like the lyrics and so I played it over and over. Here is a link to the song:

Anyway, as I was listening to it, I knew that Trent hadn't passed away, but he was still gone and I obviously can't communicate with him as much as I would like to.  But I know that if this is meant to be that I'll get to see him again.  And then he can be mine forever. :)

    Well, I headed to school and started going through my day, everything was good. Until I found out that i hadn't passed my Philosophy test.  I really don't know what I'm going to do about that class.  Just buckle down and hope to get a C I suppose.  So, that put a bit of a damper on my day, but whatever.  Well I ran some errands then sat down to eat and look around my facebook and e-mail before my next class.  Well I noticed I had a new e-mail, figuring it was spam I went to go delete it but it was from him!!! I was extatic, I can't even explain how happy I instantly became.  Here's what he said:

Hey Bubbles, 
   I'm going to keep writing you letters because I prefer it that way, but if you want to email me occasionally you can. I would prefer letters though...they mean more to me and they're like and awesome surprise in the middle of the week.  I've actually wrote you one already for this week, but I wanted to let you know I got the tape player and I'll start on that soon.  Also here is my address: 
7243 Shirley Ave apt 27 
Reseda, Ca 91335-3469  

Love your prince Charming, 
Elder Chaney

He totally is my Prince Charming too!!! Oh I love that boy,  He always seems to know when to send me a letter or to remind me how much he loves me.  He's awesome, I totally cannot wait until he comes home and he's mine forever. 

Anyway, the point of this all can be summarized into two main points: 1. Don't forget to always Trust the Lord, and if you put him first and make getting back to him your goal you wont ever be disappointed.   and 2. Find the thing that speaks to you, and can make your cloudy day sunny.  

And lastly, a letter or message from the one you love never hurts to make the day even better. :)

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