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Hello, Remember me?

I have no idea where to begin. 

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(A a picture of the changing seasons illustrates my life right now)

Each time my life has changed I have always had an adjustment period. A period of time where everything settles down and a new routine develops. 

However, lately the changes are coming at me so quickly I have yet to find that time to let life settle down. 

Maybe life won't settle down.

 Maybe all those times I complained about time moving quickly were nothing compared to how quickly life is going to change. 

I don't know, but I do know life is good.

So funny to say those words because as far as jobs and money goes things are still tight and a bit stressful. I want to give the economy a big kick in the butt, and while I'm at it let those people in Europe know it is time to figure it out! Maybe I might even decide to go and join those protesters at Wall Street. I don't know what the answer is but I sure wish things would get better. For real better! 

ANYWAY!!!

That is just money...

Life...

Life is good!

For some reason I have been blessed beyond my belief.

I have four great kids. I know that sounds braggy but it is true. I have great kids. Each one of them is finding their way in this world. Each one of them is bright and talented. Each one of them a unique and a wonderful blessing. I'm a lucky mom.

Then there is Brent. Okay, so I married this guy who was pretty cool. I thought he was cute and he had a few things going for him on the pro side of my list. Sixteen years later I'm married to my best friend. Not only that I'm married to my partner in crime. A man who shares his time, money, and love without question. I'm starting to figure out that I'm a pretty dang lucky girl.

Then there is church, August 21st I became the Young Women's President. I still am not comfortable with that title. When someone says President I look around trying to figure out whom they are talking to. It is strange and not a comfortable fit. However, my life has been changed for the better.

I have had many experiences both spiritual and temporal. I have felt the Spirit stronger than ever, and I know that this program is guided by our Heavenly Father's hand. It is such an important time in life for the young women. Daily they must make choices’ choices that can alter their future for better or worse. It is overwhelming and at the same time I know they our Heavenly Father's daughters, and he is their strongest champion. It is a relief knowing that I am not alone in this calling.

I have been given so much. Sometimes it is hard to remember all of my blessings as I struggle with the day-to-day grind of the real world. I make mistakes, I yell, I loose my patience, I'm not kind, and the list could go on and on.

However, I'm learning that this life is not a pass or fail class. This life is about improving. Can I be a better person today than I was yesterday? Can I be a better person tomorrow than I was today? Can I be a little kinder a little more loving? Can I look beyond myself and put others first? 

I think as I look at my life right now it comes down to this one thought... "Where much has been given much is expected."

Krissi
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