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This year has been insane!

SO much has happened!

I can't even really find the distinction between 2012 and 2013! They kind of just run together now! Thinking back, I don't even really remember what I did for New Year's last year! Oh well, all that matters is that it happened and I made it through another year, haha!

The year in review (not in any specific order): 

-Graduated! Class of 2013.

-Went to Disney World, my favorite place, twice.

-Started college.

-Sonny left.

-Moved out.

-Went to Michigan and saw my first real snow fall, and fell in love.

-Got baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

-Made it through quite a lot of family problems.

-Made many life changes that have been the best ever.

-Went to my first bonfire.

-Went to Haiti.

-Jumped off of a bridge.

-Made a lot of new friends, and lost many more.

-Made up with people that I never thought I would.

-Helped my parents/family make peace with my baptism decision.
-And I'm going on a mission!

Overall, it was amazing! I can't really comprehend a few of the things that have happened! But they did; and, I know they happened for a reason! I love my life and I love everything that is going on in my life! It is truly a beautiful life! 

It is all what you make it, and I have made mine worth while! I love it and couldn't be happier!

Here's to another great year <3

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Keeping Christ in Christmas

This Christmas truly was the most amazing Christmas ever.

So much happened and it was just so lovely and so nice.

Our family decided to go to Michigan this year because my brother and his family just moved up here.

Because of that, we decided not to do a whole lot with presents! And I was so nice to just enjoy the company of our family and remember Christ.

It was still hectic, like any other holiday, but it was enjoyable! 

I love Christmas! It is my favorite holiday! 

- Everyone is { usually } in a good mood. 

- Family is together and getting along!

- People are so willing to give.

- People seem to truly remember the reason for the season!

Without Christmas there wouldn't be Easter, and those are the most important of the whole year! Those two days are so amazing and everyone needs to know why!

God sent his one and only son for US! How amazing is that?

We are worth it! We are so loved that He was willing to die for us! 

The reason for the season is to celebrate the birth of a beautiful baby boy! His name is Jesus Christ and He is the savior of the world! He died for us but that is not what this day is about! It is about celebrating his birth! It is so amazingly happy! How could that NOT make you smile? 

It is just so amazing and so crazy! It is beyond comprehension!

Luke 1: 31 - And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus.

32 - He shall be great, and shall be called the Song of the Highest and the Lord God shall give until him the throne of his father David:

33 - And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.

How amazing that this baby came from the Holy Ghost, and that He truly did come to save each and every one of us! It just blows my mind whenever I think about it!

Helaman 5: 9 - "...yea, remember that there is no other way nor means whereby man can be saved, only through the atoning blood of Jesus Christ, who shall come; yea, remember that he cometh to redeem the world."

I don't even think that needs any elaboration! It just is so amazing!

Til next time <3 

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