A new start...

Okay so I know it's been awhile since I've been on here. I guess that's because 2009 was not the greatest year of my life. I was in a very bad car accident at the beginning of the year and it has taken over a year and a half to really recover. Both emotionally and physically challenging the recovery has taken a long time. The good news is that it has finally made me realize what my true calling in life is. Taking care of people is what I do best, maybe not myself, but others have always been my top priority in life. This is the reason I have chosen to seek a career as a Registered Nurse. I am currently taking my generals at Broadview University, getting ready to submit my application for their RN program. Hopefully in April is when I will actually start.

I have also found a relationship that I am genuinly excited about. He is amazing. I can definitely see a future there. I am very grateful to my good friend Becca whom set us up. I will update all of you as time goes on.

Influences

I never thought I would say this, but I am actually enjoying my classes. At least my medical terminology class. I really feel like the information I'm learning I can use in my day to day activities at work. I never thought I would actually enjoy going back to school after so long.. But the more I'm learning, the more I can see why people enjoy it so much.
These past few weeks I have become more aware of the choices I am making and the way they are shaping me into the adult I want to be. I know these crucial years in my life are really what makes me want to be a better person. Thank You to all of those that influence the person I am today. You truly are some of the best people I know. I hope you all have a wonderful 2009!

Church and Friends

I want to let everybody know how grateful I am for my calling as a Relief Society teacher. It seems like everytime I teach, I am preaching to myself and the things I need to accomplish. This week was no exception with the lesson being on Elijah and the restoration of the sealing keys to this earth. I have been telling myself for several weeks now that I need to get back to the temple. Thankfully I have great friends in my ward and we are planning to go this coming Saturday. It seems like everytime I am down, all I need to do is call one of my friends up, and they can always bring me out of my funk. I am truly grateful to have such close friends who know me so well. Of course I have to mention that this last weekend I truly made a fool of myself at a hypnotist show. According to my brother and friends there were many things I did to make them laugh for the next century... So to my family and friends may I always be able to entertain you at the cost of my dignity. Thanks:)

2009 here we come!

At the beginning of every year we set resolutions that we attempt to accomplish in the next 12 months. As I start the 09' year I am reminded of the goals that I set last year. I must say that I am pretty proud of myself. I finally got myself to go back to school. No I didn't lose the weight I wanted, but I do feel healthier in a general sense. I believe I have come to a general consensus with myself and where I am today. Now for my 2009 resolutions. I want to take a trip somewhere I've never been. Whether it be backeast to the church history sights or overseas to Greece. I would like to get myself completely out of credit card debt by this fall. Lastly, I would like to be able to move out of my grandparents. I have a lot to accomplish. But I know that through persistence and dedication these things can be accomplished.

Remembering the Traditions

What an exciting week this has been for our family. With this being the week we celebrate our saviors birth, I reflected back on the memories of Christmas' past. Being that my family is in our "older" stages and not having any little children around, we tried to remember what the true meaning of Christmas is. I can tell that I miss having the excited butterflies on Christmas morning, as we sit at the top of the stairs and wait for Dad to get his butt out of bed and set up the camera. What I realized is that I get the butterflies now when I watch the ones I love opening up their gifts and seeing the joy on their faces. Of course there will always be our classic movie on Christmas Eve, Christmas Vacation, and the bacon wrapped chestnuts that are always gone in the blink of an eye. I look forward to our next Christmas to see the traditions and family members change. May we always remember the real reason we are together on this holiday.

Principles & Standards

Tonight is our annual Mortenson Christmas Party. I am very excited to be able to see my extended family. The more I reflect on this time of season, the more grateful I am for the love of my family and more importantly, the Savior. As I was preparing my lesson for Relief Society this morning, I reflected on the principles the savior has set forth for us. It is apparent to me that as long as we set our priorities inline with the Savior's plan for us we will never stray from our destined path. I am thankful for this time of season and for the standards that Heavenly Father has set for me.

Frustration

During these times of frustration and economic crisis, I come to realize how important it is that we stick together as families, friends, and fellow americans. I came to this conclusion by a series of events that have happened this week during my daily activities at work and at home. Conversations with loved ones became increasingly more tense. Trying not to lose control of my emotions, I tried to put myself in the other persons shoes, to understand their point of view. I now understand how important it is that we try to stick together as a family, even if it is not convenient for our own personal schedules. Thank You to my sweet family for helping me understand the principle of patience, I know I still have a lot to learn.