Perseverance

Perseverance ~ steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement.
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Hope is not knowledge, but rather the abiding trust that the Lord will fulfill His promise to us. It is confidence that if we live according to God’s laws and the words of His prophets now, we will receive desired blessings in the future. It is believing and expecting that our prayers will be answered. It is manifest in confidence, optimism, enthusiasm, and patient perseverance.
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Second Counselor in the First Presidency
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Sometimes I wish I didn't have to persevere through the tough times, I wish I could crumble to the ground and cry. Some days are hard and long, you think no one is listening to your fears (even if they are insignificant). I have my days where I just can't handle one more thing going wrong or one more person being unkind. Last night I went to Smith's and the person at the pharmacy was being very snarky to me about my last name change and then I had a coupon, which I gave to her after she checked me out (standard procedure when using coupons at grocery stores), then she said to me "That would have been helpful in the beginning," I just let her finish checking me out and I didn't say anything else because I just didn't want to be "that" customer. Maybe she had a long day, maybe there person before me was rude to her and she was letting off steam. We are all humans and make mistakes, say things we don't really mean or maybe take what was said the wrong way.

We have to remember that everyone is going through struggles and hard times. Big and small ones, some that may not be important to you but they are important to someone else. I have dealt with a lot of hard things in my life. I would not change anything that has happened because those challenges, and my ability to persevere through them, they have made me the woman I am today. I don't think I could be the best mother and wife that I could be without going through those tough times. I know that I could have said something snarky back to the lady at Smith's but I just don't think it is necessary. Our world has become so comsumed with hate, impatience, selfishness, pride and jealousy. But there are wonderful things about our world as well, I don't want to focus on the negative.

'Til next time!

Bucket List

Does anyone have a bucket list? What kinds of things do you have on there? I ask because I am wanting to write somethings down that I would like to do before I die. I would like to have a 2nd child, I would like to own a house, I would like to be debt free, I would like to visit Perth, Australia where my Grandpa Neal grew up. There is a lot more too. I have thought about writing it all down. But I never seem to get around to it. I am going to try and put my list on my blog.

Would you put something on your bucket list that you thought you might never be able to do just so you have a goal for the future? I am talking about something that you are afraid of doing or maybe something that you thought you might never be able to afford.

Something to think about.

'til next time.

Jeans

I used to wear a size 20 in jeans. Yesterday I went to the store and decided since it was my birthday that I would treat myself to a pair of jeans. I got to Maurices and go to the jeans they have that I love. They fit at the waist and are long enough, I picked up a size 15/16 which is one size down from the ones that I was wearing. I thought there was no way a size 13/14 would fit but for kicks, I grabbed a pair. I went to the dressing room and I first tried on the size 13/14, I wanted to get over with the disappointment, but the craziest thing happened they fit! I double checked I had the right size on, I couldn't believe it. I haven't fit into that size in years. I thought it I can do this, I set up a goal to get down to a size 9/10, next time I buy jeans that is the size that will fit.