Reflection

The end of the Summer Term is approaching fast.  Summer break is almost over and I'm glad.  I can't wait until Fall Semester when I'm busy with relevant things again.  There will be new possibilities and new people to meet.

In honor of Pioneer's Day, I had the opportunity to listen to some talks on the subject.  It is impossible to please God without faith.  Faith is not a perfect knowledge.  It's a principle many understand, but not as many practice.  I'm guilty of this as I often go on venting about the nonsense in my life.

I learned that I should live for myself.  It's not that my friends and family are not important.  I think my biggest problem has been doing things to please others in order to gratify the sense of emptiness inside me.  I had to ask myself: when was the last time I did something because I want to instead of what someone else suggested?  I need to make some changes in my life.

I was also able to talk to Adam, one of the first missionaries that taught my family.  Surprisingly, we still kept in touch after 8 years.  Adam first appeared in the fall of '03.

My evening composed of a visit from my "big sister" Lily.  I haven't seen her in a while and I'm glad she's moving forward in life with a boyfriend, student teachings, etc.  I spent the rest of the day watching a movie with the ward.  David is amazing at organizing events that bring people together.

I'm a pioneer in my own right if you know parts of my history.

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