A fresh start:)

I hate to go to church alone. I despise sitting all by myself while families are gathered around in the pews surrounding me. When mom and dad are out of town, this is the case. Everyone always questions, "where are your mom and dad today?" Although this is a very good talking point, it gets so annoying to answer the same questions every time. I really like the Westmond ward, there is always something so amazing every Sunday. This week it was our ward choir! I know what your thinking, a good LDS ward choir? GET OUT! haha, they were awesome. I had goose-bumps and tears in my eyes. They sang amazing grace, and it was stunning. They opened the song with a small girl singing half the first verse, then the men came in and joined her. She too was teared up. It was the most touching thing I've ever witnessed from a Ward choir. Usually most don't expect much from a few individuals who meet once a week prior to church to throw something together that will fill some time in sacrament and hopefully add to the spirit of the meeting. I cannot even tell you how awesome it was. The theme for sacrament was "protecting our families from the advisory" I took so much from the talks. I find it fascinating that with all the knowledge we have, how anyone can deny the spirit of the Lord in our meetings on Sundays. The quote that stuck out most was from a high councilmen who said, "through trial and hardships come opportunity. Never close yourself off from positive prevention, and rely on the spirit more in decisions. Start to have prevention, not reaction." It really touched my heart, and hit me pretty hard. I have been trying so hard to rely more on the spirit in making my choices and decisions. Recently I have been presented with a great missionary opportunity, and I have dropped to my knee's multiple times a day for guidance and strength in my endeavors to bring happiness to this individuals life. I often look at my friends who don't have the gospel, and feel sorry for them. I always think, "man if only you had the gospel of Jesus Christ in your life, you'd be so much happier."

I feel so blessed to have attended church this morning. Following the 9 year memorial of September 11th, it really just brought a calming peace and love to my heart. May the Lord continue to watch over those individuals who were and are currently dealing with the struggles of that fateful day:( I'm so happy to have a strong family to which I'm sealed to for time and eternity, and the fresh outlook on my life!

Helping Grandma and Grandpa Noble

This week mom and dad went to Chicago, Illinois to help my brother Matt relocate. It has been a busy week running the theater, keeping the house clean, taking care of things that need done, and also taking care of grandma and grandpa. I've gotten a little piece of what my dad deals with on a weekly basis. Tuesday I took grandma to an eye apt at 7:30 am. Wednesday was grandpa's rehab session at 8:30 am, and then a grocery shopping trip mid week. It's been fun spending time with them...A severe struggle to get up in the early morning to run to town. Friday Grandma called and said that Grandpa didn't want to go to rehab so they would see me Monday to take them down to the hospital.

Every time I show up and leave grandma and grandpa's house...grandpa gets so sad and breaks down into tears. It's probably the hardest thing for me to see so much sadness in my grandfathers eyes. Being one of the youngest grandchildren, it's so tough to see. I'm grateful for the time I have had the past few years to really get close to Grandma and Grandpa Noble, and count my blessings that I have been able to be right here all along the way:) Sure has been a ride!

A beautiful week

This week has been truly eventful in so many different ways. I started the week with lots of work. In fact, today (Sunday) is my first day off in 15 days:) It feels so good to have a break - especially on Sunday! Work has been crazy busy with training 4 new individuals who all pretty much started at the same exact times. I have been pretty stressed but the new additions have been super fun to spend time with and get to know.

Thursday I set up an appointment downtown to take Grandma Noble to have her hair trimmed and permed. It was so cute watching her chat with her stylist Kellie. It was like they are best friends they way they talked. Then Grandma fell asleep in the chair - it was adorable:)

Grandma Noble getting her perm! She said her hair has not been this long since she was in High School!

Grandma Noble enjoying a shampoo:)

The September air has become a little more chilly lately. The views have been gorgeous. I always have said that Fall is the prettiest season, which is why it's my favorite seasons.

Fall also contains the best sunsets. This truly capped off a great week. Every time I see a sunset, I'm reminded Christ loves me. It's the natural beauties of the Earth that help me appreciate the small and simple things:)

dance dance dance:)

In case anyone was wondering what a typical Young Single Adult dance consists of, I thought I would share the experience with you:

this is Rick dancing.

This is Taylor dancing.

This is Rick and Taylor dancing together!

Oh my, we have so much fun:)