Friday, November 25, 2016

Step Back



Dear People,

Recently, a dear Friend taught me a valuable lesson. She said to take a step back and look at the whole picture instead of each individual puzzle piece. I only thought to try it today, and already it has brought SO many blessings. My cup runneth over.

I kept wondering how I am going to live through the boredom of bedrest while I heal, but honestly, I think I’ve found it! I am so grateful for friends who give me assignments to accomplish in order to remain sane, haha. They are the best.

Sincerely, Shelbi

Thursday, November 17, 2016

Chocolate. Ice. Cream.



Dear Somebody,

A lot, and yet, almost nothing has happened in the past six months. I finished the Pathway program with BYU-Idaho and had plans to continue online afterwards. I got a seasonal job working with children and loved it. I FINALLY went to the Dr. about my heel pain and found unexpected problems that resulted in surgery.

I have found with every long-term decision, there has been some sort of change of plans that has changed things from long-lasting to temporary. The funny thing is, I have loved every second of it. When I realized the pattern Heavenly Father was creating, I was more welcoming to that change.

Sitting here, typing this blog post, I have come to a greater appreciation of the plans of God. He sees everything, though I see but a little. I can see the little bits and pieces of my past that have made my future brighter, JUST BECAUSE I decided to listen.

So what, I didn’t continue schooling online for very long and my job was just seasonal. I am sitting here on my bed with my foot up because of surgery, but hey. I. Am. Here. I have come to know my Savior better through serving others and really trying to be more like Him.

THAT is what matters.

Love, Shelbi