Update ;-)

Well, I just have a few minutes so hopefully this will be quick.

• I got a 'dry socket' in one of my wisdom teeth areas, but it is finally getting better after 6 days.
• Got an A on my British Lit. Paper and 100% on my British Lit. Test.
• Still trying to sell our goats, I don't like selling them at all!
• Get braces on Nov. 11th, not looking forward to the pain.
• Brittani Terry is going to have her baby any time now which means I get to substitute. I'm exciting for the learning experience it will be, but still kinda nervous.
• Can't wait for Thanksgiving and Christmas Break.
• Not excited for how much busier next semester will be.
• Finally got caught up on my french homework yesterday.
• Have lots of work to do on the farm!
• Don't like the cold weather.
• Need to register for the National ACT that I've never taken.
• Need to study for the ACT.
• Need to figure out what fun things I can make for our fun family "Harvest Day" (Halloween) tradition.
• Need to start writing more to my sister Emma's story for her birthday. Can't believe she's turning 10! Since I'm about 10 years older than her that makes me feel old ;-)
• Things are going good!

That was a bit more than I planned on writing but I guess that's it in a nutshell. Things are going a lot better than they were a few days ago! I know that prayer works and that the Priesthood truly is powerful! I am so thankful that my dad is a worthy Priesthood holder so that he could give me a wonderful and much needed blessing for my wisdom teeth adventure! It has given me so much comfort!

Have a wonderful (hopefully sunny) day! ;-)

Only a Minute

I just have a minute to write so this will be very quick! I got my wisdom teeth out over the break. It was definitely inspiration on my parent's part to schedule it then! It would have been misery to have to go to school while I was in pain! I still am, but it's bearable I guess! My dad gave me a blessing before I went and I know that has helped me a lot! I haven't really gotten swollen! Thank goodness for tender mercies!

Fall Break!!! (and my thoughts)

Hmm.... Thank goodness for Fall Break! Though I can't say I'm excited to get my wisdom teeth out, but it'll be a whole lot better getting them out and having a break, than having to go to school while I'm in a great deal of pain! I'm just glad it'll be done with... as long as I don't have the nerve damage they said I might have. That's where faith comes in right!

This is such an interesting time of life! I have 3 amazing friends that are all going to have sweet little girls in the coming months, my cousin just got engaged, and I figured out yesterday that I have about a 1 1/2 years before I leave on my mission! CRAZY! Good times, but undoubtedly strange for me! Time and responsibility weigh heavily! "So much to do and so little time" right?! Funny how you think you get somethings figured out, but then next thing you know it changes! That's why it is so important to live by the Spirit. The trouble for me is that it takes a lifetime to learn how to do that as well as you should. ;o)

This is a quote from one of my favorite General Conference addresses given by Elder Scott October 2010:

“Faith is things which are hoped for and not seen; wherefore, dispute not because ye see not, for ye receive no witness until after the trial of your faith” (Ether 12:6). Thus, every time you try your faith—that is, act in worthiness on an impression—you will receive the confirming evidence of the Spirit. As you walk to the boundary of your understanding into the twilight of uncertainty, exercising faith, you will be led to find solutions you would not obtain otherwise. With even your strongest faith, God will not always reward you immediately according to your desires. Rather, God will respond with what in His eternal plan is best for you, when it will yield the greatest advantage. Be thankful that sometimes God lets you struggle for a long time before that answer comes. That causes your faith to increase and your character to grow."

(The Transforming Power of Faith and Character Elder Richard G. Scott Oct. 2010)

I know that the Lord is in charge and that he really does know and want what's best for me, I just have to knock myself on the head a few times to remember that ;o)

I hope everyone has a fantastic week! Keep smiling!

Tired

I am quite tired today! A migraine all morning hasn't helped. I decided to come to the library so I could get my homework done early for french today, and wouldn't you know it the day I decide to be really good and not procrastinate my teacher hasn't put the assignement online yet! Oh well!
General Conference was wonderful! I am very grateful for the personal insights that were given to me! Now I just need to act ;o)
We have been able to sell some of our goats, and we have been getting a lot of calls as well! It is a big blessing but it is so hard to see them go! It wasn't this hard last year, so maybe I am just REALLY tired! Well, maybe I can figure out how to do some different homework ;o) So long!

Well....

Things are going well ;o)

But it's getting colder outside. Fall is really pretty, but I still don't like it! I much prefer the beauty and warmth of Spring and Summer!

I can't believe that September is already pretty much over! I am super excited for General Conference! It is just what I need right now. I hope everyone enjoys it as much as I will!

;o)

Well, things are going a little bit better then they were the other day. My dog is getting better (thank goodness), although that wasn't something I mentioned I was feeling really bad about that. My room is now also clean which always makes me feel better. The trick is now to just always keep it clean! I survived my oral french quiz so that's a plus! We've had rain this last weekend! And I LOVE rain. Rain always makes me happy! Hope everyone has a great week!

It's been awhile

Things are not quite as enjoyable as I would like them. I am so SICK of school! I keep asking myself 'Why do I want to keep doing this?' The answer: 'I don't, but the prophet has asked us to get an education.' I'll admit that right now this is one of my biggest trials in life. But I guess I'm probably being over dramatic. My Grandma used to call me Sarah Burnheart, and I'm sure she still would if she were alive. I am really struggling in French right now. It took all I had to keep from crying today in class. I'm sure being physically sick and emotionally stressed didn't help at all. But yes, I'll agree to it, I am Sarah Burnheart ;o)

I had the wonderful opportunity to go to the Marriot center with the institute and sing in the choir for the CES Fireside with Elder Oaks. It was wonderful. I especially enjoyed Sister Oaks. It's not often that I get to hear wives of the general authorities speak. How blessed we are to have living prophets and apostles. I am very grateful for that.

Summer weather is leaving, and it won't stay no matter how long I try to hold on. I don't like fall because that means winter is coming, and winters in Manti make me feel like I live in Narnia-"Always winter but never Christmas!" It's truly is endless!!!!

I absolutely love spring even though it's still pretty cold, because that means summer is just around the corner!

Well, I guess I better get back to homework, although I can't say I excited to record my terrible french accent on the computer. The joys of school! Hopefully tomorrow will be better than today. At least there is always a tomorrow!