So it's spring break and life is soopah crazy like always. I had to get my tooth implant thingy for a second time (because the first time it failed) and it hurt like a mother. This time I asked for laughing gas and holy coww... I really liked it. I probably shouldn't have liked it as much as I did but, I did. It's great. Don't get it. It's really fun. But seriously, don't get it. It's too fun.
My sister Lyndsey is such a trooper. Her husband was recently diagnosed with cancer, but it hasn't stopped her from pushing through life. Health problems have always been something my family has been challenged with. It can sometimes be really discouraging and hard, but that doesn't mean you can't smile. If there is one thing that I have learned from my upbringing is that no matter what, find the joys in life. Life can be super hard and rough and icky, but it shouldn't stop you from living. Yes, things are really crazy right now and they will probably continue to be crazy for awhile, but I know that everything will work out. This sounds kind of weird but sometimes my soul feels the most at peace during these crazy times. I know that it is because of my Heavenly Father. He really is so great! I'm blessed to have God in my life. Without him I would feel so lost and alone. He helps my family and me during our most difficult times. I'm grateful for these challenges because without them, my relationship with my Father in Heaven would probably not be as strong. I figure whenever I'm faced with a difficulty in life, I have two choices: let the little bump in the road bug me, distract me and harden my heart, or allow it to humble me and give me a chance to grow closer to God. They both can be difficult, but one reaps a greater reward. No matter what happens, you gotta beam a smile and keep positive.
(If you want to take a gander and learn a little bit more about my sister and her husband's journey with cancer, go to this blog: http://kentbarkerupdates.blogspot.com/2014/03/side-effects.html )
So.. Let's get positive! The highlights of my break so far:
-sleeping in
-eating yummy homemade food
-watching frozen.. again
-getting letters/emails from my missionary friends
-going to the art gallery at BYU with the beautiful paintings of Jesus
-going to a Venezuelan/ Colombian restaurant
-playing with my nephew
-face timing... :)
-chilling with the fam bam!!
This break has been great. I survived midterms and I feel ready to finish the semester strong! It's gonna be great!
xoxo
