Swept Off My Feet

Hello! I have missed writing on here. Really I've just missed the way things used to be once upon a time. It's hard to accept change sometimes (sigh).
I have been enjoying the quote that says, "The only constant in life is change."
That is a true blue statement!

The weather has most certainly been changing. Utah experienced an ICE STORM a few days ago. Everything is a sheet of ice and it definitely swept me off my feet a few times, haha! (and continues to do so...as everything is still a sheet of ice). Weber State's Science Building staircase is quite a fright to go down when it's a sheet of ice.
I'm not sure I was made to endure this kind of weather. The cold has sunk into my bones. Brrrrrr! The dry weather makes my hands look like sun-dried tomatoes too. If you've ever seen a sun-dried tomato, you know they aren't a pretty sight. Let's just say I am anxiously awaiting spring time. :)

Ashlyn has made it a goal to scare me as many times as she can in a day. Everyday. I think my nerves have had about all they can take. She hides in my closet, behind doors, and on the staircase and jumps up and says, "BOO!" The usual response is, "AHH!" She does a good job sweeping her seeester off her feet. :) I love that kid.

Speaking of things that have swept me off my feet, there is a wonderful, handsome young man who has managed to sweep me clean off my feet. I absolutely adore him and consider myself the luckiest girl around to be with him. We've gone on many an adventure including (but not limited to) snow shoveling service, sledding, ice skating, Harmon's, and we are in the process of becoming songwriters. :) I believe Heavenly Father definitely has had a hand in our lives as we "coincidentally" ended up in the same institute class at Weber State...which starts at 7:30 in the morning (I know it's not early morning seminary, but still. It's tough for us spoiled Utahns!) AAAND we both work at the same place. J&J Nursery. The horticulturists. That's us. We plant, sing, and talk to the flowers.
Yep. I am convinced the Lord is in the details of our lives. (See Pres. Monson's talk: "Consider the Blessings" OCT 2012 Conference)

Changing is hard, but I know it's how we grow spiritually. I know the Lord allows us to experience everything we go through so we can draw closer to Him ultimately. We have to learn to let go of the things we want and things we desire and do what He knows is best for us. Everything starts with humility and becoming like a child who will "submit to His father in all things." I love the hymn, "Nearer Dear Savior to Thee" Here are the lyrics for you to ponder:

Nearer, dear Savior, to thee,
Nearer, nearer to thee—
Ever I’m striving to be
Nearer, yet nearer to thee!
Trusting, in thee I confide;
Hoping, in thee I abide.

[Chorus]
Take, oh, take, and cherish me,
Nearer, dear Savior, to thee.

Nearer, dear Savior, to thee,
Nearer, nearer to thee—
Proved by my trials, I’ll be
Nearer, yet nearer to thee!
Humbly I come to thee now;
Earnest, I prayerfully bow.

[Chorus]

Nearer, dear Savior, to thee,
Nearer, nearer to thee—
Ever my anthem will be
Nearer, yet nearer to thee!
Loving thee, ever I pray,
Aid me thy will to obey.

[Chorus]

Nearer, dear Savior, to thee,
Nearer, nearer to thee—
Let me by holiness be
Nearer, yet nearer to thee!
When all my trials are done,
When my reward I have won

[Chorus]

I love y'all!