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!