Lately, Matt and I have been making a budget for our future together and it's been going great! The only stumbling block has been my tuition for school. Matt's is already covered so all we lack is mine, but tuition+books & supplies+out of state fees=$$$$. How in the world could I ever afford this? I turned in a scholarship application to the college with a huge feeling of peace that we would be okay, but that ever persistent little nag keeps coming back. What if it all doesn't come through like you're expecting? Well, I have an answer to that. It's called prayer.
Many prayers have been given that I might receive some form of financial aid for school. And if I don't receive enough, what is the answer then? Do I need to work more and go to school less? Do a monthly plan through the school? What does He want me to do? After a couple weeks of not feeling or receiving any distinct impression, I hit my knees once again. I needed peace. I needed answers. But this prayer was different. Instead of asking if I could get some form of assistance I turned it on me. I promised that no matter how hard it was I was willing to do it if I had His help to accomplish it. My answer came four days later.
Matt called me after his track meet and said his coach had talked to him. She said that if I would run cross country for her next fall she would give me a scholarship. Now, I was super ecstatic and said yes. I mean, it was my answer and I knew that! But then the excitement slowly wore off. Cross country? Are you serious? I've never ran that in my life. I tell people how grateful I am for a husband who takes care of himself, but also how crazy I think he is for running as much as he does. Is this some sort of karma? After a few minutes of panic that familiar feeling came back and the words "peace be unto Thy soul".
So now training has started. It's definitely not as easy as I thought it would be, but it's definitely a plus I was in shape before I started this. After only three days of running my time is going down. It's all a mental game. Your mind says, "No. No more. We're done. We can't go any farther." Your body is quite the opposite. I can run way farther and longer than I ever thought I could. It'll be a slow process, but I'm hoping by June I can be up to three miles (:
I am just so grateful I have my life in order and I'm living in a way that I know my Father in Heaven wants me to. If I wasn't doing the things I'm suppose to be doing, I don't think I would have had this tiny miracle I have. Because of the Atonement of Jesus Christ and the ennabling power it brings to each of us is why I'm able to do this. I know I can do this! I am so excited for this challenge and for something to do every day with my wonderful husband to be (:
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Weddings, sealing, && our crazy lives!
What's going on the life of Henderson and Link? SOOOO many things! But it's a blessing (: It keeps us busy & time go much faster (thank goodness!).
I realized today I have been home from Washington for over a month! It feels like just yesterday I walked down those stairs & made a surprise visit to my hubby to be. That means we have roughly 50 days, 1,200 hours, 72,000 minutes, & 4,320,000 seconds left until we're married. But hey, who's counting? (;
Matthew-
I love this busy boy! Full-time school, track practice & meets, job, wedding plans, & being the ward mission leader. He definitely has a full day & handles it extremely well! He works at The Rock in Federal Way as a cook and seems to be liking it. I'm just grateful he has a job. I've already seen the blessings that can & are coming our way. He's been doing fantastic in track. His times aren't what he wants them to be at yet, but they'll continually getting better. He'll be in tiptop shape come cross country season (I am sooo excited to watch him compete!). Wedding plans are coming along. The reception place has changed, but overall it seems to all be going well. Now being the ward mission leader. I have to say this: When I was visiting in March we went over to recent converts house to teach him another lesson. Watching Matt teach & use the Spirit was one of the most attractive things I have ever seen in my life. It made me love him even more in that moment. He is so powerful when he teaches. The Spirit testified that 1. What he taught was true 2. He was a fantastic missionary & the Lord was able to use him how He needed him & 3. I get to marry this man! Life will be good (:
Brianna-
Life is equally as busy for me. I don't have school, but Matt gave me his math class CD from last semester so I've been reviewing & testing to get good placement at Green River. Workouts, my super strict diet, job, wedding, and being unofficially in the nursery again. Right now it's getting ready for the bridal shower, dress fittings, helping with flowers, shopping for centerpieces, getting ready for a yard sale, & shipping my belongings up to Washington. It's busy, but I love it! Nursery is great! A whole new set of little ones, but I love this age! Only 6 more weeks of work ): I will miss these girls so much. I had said after this job I was going to quit childcare, but all that's changed. It's where my heart is. So I'm crossing my fingers & hoping for a daycare job in Auburn. Food allergies are getting better & workouts are my new addiction. So overall, great life! (:
Our temple sealer is finally set. President Baldwin signed up to specifically seal Matt & I. It's who I wanted and I'm so grateful our family is friends with the temple president. We'll be in good hands (:
That's really it for now. I hope to update this at least once a month, but we'll see how crazy our lives get! As for now, ofa atu Matthew! Only a few more weeks! (:
I realized today I have been home from Washington for over a month! It feels like just yesterday I walked down those stairs & made a surprise visit to my hubby to be. That means we have roughly 50 days, 1,200 hours, 72,000 minutes, & 4,320,000 seconds left until we're married. But hey, who's counting? (;
Matthew-
I love this busy boy! Full-time school, track practice & meets, job, wedding plans, & being the ward mission leader. He definitely has a full day & handles it extremely well! He works at The Rock in Federal Way as a cook and seems to be liking it. I'm just grateful he has a job. I've already seen the blessings that can & are coming our way. He's been doing fantastic in track. His times aren't what he wants them to be at yet, but they'll continually getting better. He'll be in tiptop shape come cross country season (I am sooo excited to watch him compete!). Wedding plans are coming along. The reception place has changed, but overall it seems to all be going well. Now being the ward mission leader. I have to say this: When I was visiting in March we went over to recent converts house to teach him another lesson. Watching Matt teach & use the Spirit was one of the most attractive things I have ever seen in my life. It made me love him even more in that moment. He is so powerful when he teaches. The Spirit testified that 1. What he taught was true 2. He was a fantastic missionary & the Lord was able to use him how He needed him & 3. I get to marry this man! Life will be good (:
Brianna-
Life is equally as busy for me. I don't have school, but Matt gave me his math class CD from last semester so I've been reviewing & testing to get good placement at Green River. Workouts, my super strict diet, job, wedding, and being unofficially in the nursery again. Right now it's getting ready for the bridal shower, dress fittings, helping with flowers, shopping for centerpieces, getting ready for a yard sale, & shipping my belongings up to Washington. It's busy, but I love it! Nursery is great! A whole new set of little ones, but I love this age! Only 6 more weeks of work ): I will miss these girls so much. I had said after this job I was going to quit childcare, but all that's changed. It's where my heart is. So I'm crossing my fingers & hoping for a daycare job in Auburn. Food allergies are getting better & workouts are my new addiction. So overall, great life! (:
Our temple sealer is finally set. President Baldwin signed up to specifically seal Matt & I. It's who I wanted and I'm so grateful our family is friends with the temple president. We'll be in good hands (:
That's really it for now. I hope to update this at least once a month, but we'll see how crazy our lives get! As for now, ofa atu Matthew! Only a few more weeks! (:
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