Look how far i've come :)

I wrote the following entry back at the beginning of april of 2012 :) it's around the time I really started thinking seriously about a mission :) And look how far i've come! :)  

I have many angels in my life, for whom I am very grateful for. God sent each of them into my life at the perfect time, each of them helping me grow to a potential that I could never achieve on my own. Because of them I am who I am today, I've still got a lot of work, but I  have these amazing people in my life to help me travel through my fears, doubts, worries, insecurities and everything else, and come out a stronger, braver woman. I know I will never be alone, because I have my Heavenly Father to bless me and strengthen me through any way that he can. He thinks that I am perfect in every way, and that's all that matters. I know there are countless angels in my life:) <3 <3 <3 and I love them with all my heart! I can only hope that I can help others as much as these wonderful people have helped me. And I hope they know they can talk to me about anything and I will always be there for them. I care about people a ton and love to help them! which is why in 10 months or so (if I'm not married) (no I'm not dating anyone) I am planning on submitting a wonderful "stack of papers" to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints so I can go on a mission and serve the Lord. My Heavenly Father has blessed me so much in my 20 years of living I feel as if dedicating a year and a half back to him will be a way to show a small portion of my gratitude to Him. I'm grateful for the people who have gotten me to where I am today and helped me find my own testimony and stand on my own two feet. I feel as though It's time for me to stop thinking about me, and think about others more. Even if the Lord has a different plan for me, because a lot can happen in 10 months! I want to dedicate my life to him in every way that I can and serve others and not indulge in myself too often. I can only hope I can continue to live my life in a way that is pleasing to the Lord. And I have great people to help me do that! :) The point of this little rant is, to say thank you, Thank you to my fabulous Family and Friends! Every one of you, even if we aren't close, Than you for being there when I need a great big hug and someone to wipe away my tears, and also for the times when I needed a good laugh, and a fun time! You have all been, and continue to be a miraculous blessing in my life! <3 I also want to thank my Heavenly Father, without him I would be so lost...he has comforted me in ways no one else can, he is ALWAYS there as my constant companion and I am extremely grateful for that. I could never thank Him enough, but I can show Him my thanks by being a faithful daughter of God, and serving others.