St. Petersburg, Russia

Well folks, it is OFFICIAL! I am going to St. Petersburg, Russia from January to June! I am going over there to teach kids English for 5 months. I will get to experience the culture while I am there as well and be able to visit various countries in Eastern Europe. We plan on going to Finland, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Czech Republic. Also, we will visit Moscow and see the Kremlin. I am beyond excited for this adventure to experience other cultures and see the world. One of my favorite words is WANDERLUST, more like a theme of my life, which means a desire to travel and see the world. I am starting to accomplish that and I could not be any more excited for this adventure! I will post on this blog my adventures over in Russia, so if you want to follow along come check in. I hope everyone is having a great holiday season and is cherishing the good memories with their families. Keep smiling.

Spiritually Fed

What an amazing day yesterday was! I was able to go to the temple for the first times since my ankle surgery in July. It was such a spiritual experience to be able to do baptisms again and it was exactly what I needed this week. It is crazy how great a difference regular temple attendance can make in one's life. If you are reading this, I encourage you to start going to the temple every other week or at least one a month! I know your life will be enhanced and you will be happier.
I recently found this song called In Christ Alone....honestly it is my favorite church song at the moment. The lyrics go....                                      In Christ alone my hope is found,

He is my light, my strength, my song;
this Cornerstone, this solid Ground,
firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love, what depths of peace,
when fears are stilled, when strivings cease!
My Comforter, my All in All,
here in the love of Christ I stand.

In Christ alone! who took on flesh
Fulness of God in helpless babe!
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones he came to save:
Till on that cross as Jesus died,
The wrath of God was satisfied -
For every sin on Him was laid;
Here in the death of Christ I live.

There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain:
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave he rose again!
And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me,
For I am His and He is mine -
Bought with the precious blood of Christ.

No guilt in life, no fear in death,
This is the power of Christ in me;
From life's first cry to final breath.
Jesus commands my destiny.
No power of hell, no scheme of man,
Can ever pluck me from His hand;
Till He returns or calls me home,
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand.

The lyrics to this song really touch my heart and make me realize how grateful I am for my Savior and his Atonement. It is great to know that I have a big brother who would sacrifice everything for me. I am so thankful that I always have someone I can look up to and someone that I can go to for comfort. This gospel is amazing and I am so thankful for the big part it plays in my life. Keep your heads up, when times get rough He knows what you are going through and CAN and WILL help you. Stay strong. 

New Beginnings

Well hello blogging people!
I decided to make my own blog because I was really bored and I thought I would give it a try! I am just going to post things about my life and my adventures! Hope you all enjoy following along with me in this crazy thing called life.
Peace Out.