:) Much to be Thankful for

I find myself really grateful for so much today. I've been having one of those weeks where everything seems way too overwhelming to handle- even though I found out I've got A's in all my classes, I am able to see Phill this weekend and things are going so well.
I'm so grateful to be able to have the opportunity to be sealed to Phill for eternity in the temple. It's something that I have wanted to do and worked towards for my entire life... and knowing I'm worthy (and of course that he is worthy!!) and able is such an amazing thing. I think it's such a huge blessing that we as LDS members have the church and the knowledge of eternity and the importance of family.
I'm also so thankful for my family. They have been such a great support system as I've found my weak points and made them strong. My mom is awesome and you don't get a better mama than her. She is pretty much planning my reception... she's so organized and always has such awesome ideas (I definitely didn't get that creativity gene). She's frugal and on top of things. I'm lucky to have her as my mom and my 'wedding coordinator' :).
Also, I want to share kinda a cool experience I had today. It might seem like something so insignificant, but I know it was definitely the Lords hand in my life... So today, I was on the phone with my mom in the bathroom and I was shedding a couple of tears from being overwhelmed. This girl comes in and she-you know- does what she came there to do... she's washes her hands and just kinda stops and thinks for a second. Then she turns around and gives me such a big hug. She said... "Just remember I love you even though I don't know you, and the Lord loves you too. Try to have a better day". That's all that she did, and she walked out of the bathroom. (This is just one of the reasons that I am so thankful to have the blessing to attend BYU-Idaho. Only here would that happen!) I was so overcome by the spirit I can't even explain. That simple gesture of kindness and service turned my entire week around and helped me to really put my priorities and thoughts in order. I hope that someday we will cross paths again and I can thank her for her kindness. Thank you, kind stranger.
Anyways, I just know without a doubt that the Lord hears and understand everyone. I also know that everything happens for a reason... and as long as we learn to look for the good in our trials and try to figure out/ understand the lesson to be learned, we would be much happier and wiser.
Also- I'm so excited to have my family at my wedding!!! My Aunt Ginger is coming with her family... I just can't even wait. I'm so happy that they are becoming a big part of our lives. Also, Phill's Grandma is able to come with Jen and Kurt as well! I'm so happy she gets to come! We didn't think that she would be able to make it.
Anyways... PHILL AND I WILL BE JUXTAPOSED ONCE AGAIN THIS WEEKEND! happy day :)
Oh, and only 85 days until the wedding!


Congrats to Laura and Carl on their engagement!!! May you have only happy moments! We love you guys!