The Twists and Turns of Life!

Life.... How do I explain it? I don't think anyone could explain it. There has been so many things that has happened the past couple of weeks that has been life changing. I didn't really know what to do... I was so lost and things definitely were not going they way I had planned. I need to remember that the Lord is in charge and He knows what He is doing. The thing I gotta do is rejoice as I go foward and keep my head held high! Sometimes I wish that there was an instruction manual telling me how to do things the right way. I sometimes wish that I can see whats going to happen if I make a decision to do this instead of doing that... It has been on my mind a lot lately...In my life, things don't work out the way that I planned them to. But I know that everything happens for a reason and that I am a child of God. I know that He knows all and I don't need to worry. As long as I am doing what is right, everything will work out. There is a quote by President Gordon B. Hinckley and I love it!

"It isn't as bad as you sometimes think it is. It all works out. Don't worry. I say that to myself every morning. It will all work out. If you do your best, it will all work out. Put your trust in God and move foward with faith and confidence in the future. The Lord will not forsake us."

Everything is going to work out the way it needs to :) Iam not going to worry, I am going to keep my chin up and see what the Lord wants me to do. Another thing I want to do is to be a lot easier on myself... I am so hard on myself. I just need to remember that I am doing the best I can and sometimes that is the only thing that I can do.

My Best Friend Missionary :)

Well we dropped my missionary off at the MTC yesterday! Crazy!!

I am so proud of him. He has been a great blessing in my life. He makes me laugh so hard. This video makes me laugh! We ate at Panda Express for lunch because that was his FAVORITE place (probably in the whole world) to eat!

He is going to be an amazing missionary!

If you can, I hope that you can keep him in your prayers. He just needs to get through these next 2 weeks, then he will be out in the field. You can even write him a little letter to share the love ! I bet he would love that! Here's his address:

Elder Preston James Pettersson

MTC mailbox #154

OH-COL 0119

2005 North 900 East

Provo, Utah 84604-1793

I am so grateful for the people in my life. I am seriously the luckiest girl!

One last High-Five:)

The Privilege of Prayer

As I was looking through my shelfs, I came across a book by President Gordon B. Hinckley. Stand a Little Taller. It is one of my favorite books. It has a special message for everyday of the year.

Today December 4:

The Privilege of Prayer

Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray,

and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.

--Psalm 55:17

"I believe in prayer, the precious and wonderful priviledge given to each of us for our individual guidance, comfort, and peace."

I am so grateful for this little book for the counsel and inspiration that it gives. Day by day we can recieve comfort through prayer. It is our own personal way to communicate with God!

I am so grateful for a loving Prophet. We love and miss you President Hinckley!

I hope that we all can Stand a Little Taller each day throughout our lives!

Small and Simple Things Make Life Worth Living For

There has been a lot on my mind lately.

I have been working really hard in school and work. Most of the time, I feel like its all I do. One day, I decided to look around and see everything that I have been given. There is so much to be grateful for! We are blessed to have the lives that we do. I think that a lot of people take things for granted. I have seen myself take things for granted but this past little while, I have been seeing how much I really do have in my life.

My wonderful family, great friends, a home to live in, my scriptures... the list is endless. I love my family and I am so grateful that I have them. This past month has been pretty hard for most but having that foundation of love from my family has helped me get through. One simple phone call can make a huge difference.

The scriptures are so simple but are so complex! I am so glad that my sister, Becca, challenged family and friends to read the Book of Mormon with her. I have seen so many small and simple things that have changed my day because of reading the Book of Mormon. I have seen the Lord's hand a lot more in my day because I am focused on the spirit.

As I was walking up to math class, I looked over at this girl and she just gave me a big smile and that seriously changed my whole day. Her act was so small and simple, but it made me feel so important and made me feel that someone cares about me. Up here at college, I often feel like no one cares about me because everyone is so worried about themselves. But when that girl smiled, it changed everything. I know that the Lord knows how to comfort his children. He sends people into our lives to help us and tp do the small and simple things for us.

My eyes have definitely opened through my experiences in college. I have learned to put all my faith in the Lord and to rely completely on Him. There have been many times where I just wanted to give up but there are so many simple things that have helped get back up on my feet.

I would like you to think about everything in your life that you have been blessed with and see if they are the small and simple things that make you the happiest.

My College Experience in a Nutshell!

So I haven't been up to much lately except:

Eat

HomeWork

HomeWork

School

School

School

Eat

Homework

Work

Work

Work

Eat

Little Nap

Homework

Homework

Call Mom or Dad or Siblings :) haha

Homework

Homework

Homework

And just a little more homework!

Did I mention Homework?

I am making a goal to have some time for myself just to relax!

I have been really busy and I am forgetting about the little things that I should be doing throughout the day like making sure that I am eating good, getting enough sleep, having a little laugh or two :), even just reading the scriptures and attending the temple. I AM GOING TO DO IT! That is what i need to tell myself is to just keep on going! It has been rough, but I know that it is worth it. I have very interesting classes this semester and have A LOT of homework but I can DO it!

I was able to ride my roommates bike up to the temple. It really is just a place of peace!

Fun Weekend Coming Soon :)

It has been about 3 years since the WHOLE Wood family has been together!

This coming weekend we are going to be together!

We are taking family pictures!

Here are a couple of pictures from our trip to Nauvoo

when we were all together!

I am so excited for this weekend! It's going to be the best!

I LOVE MY FAMILY SO MUCH!

I have the best family!

Everyone has grown up sooo fast!

My Dad is the Best!

Happy Father's Day :)

I just wanted to write about my Daddy.

He is one of the most amazing people that I have ever met in my whole life.

I Love Him! There's a quote that i love!

"The first man that a girl falls in love with is her Daddy"

I think that this is so true

I have looked up to my dad in so many ways. My Dad has worked so hard for our family for YEARS!

I am so grateful to be his daughter. I love's our family so much!

He really is the best DAD in the world.

He has sacrificed so much for our family.

Whenever I have a bad day, my dad is always the first person that I think of to call.

Even when he is busy, He still makes time for me. I love him

There have been times when I was upset and I didn't know who to trust.

I know that I can always trust my parents. I love them so much.

my dad would always drive up to Rexburg and help me get organized for school.

College life hasn't been easy, But it has been easier with the help of my loving father :) haha.... My PARENTS are the best.

I can't even say it enough.

I just love how he is always smiling and lifting me up when I am Down.

My dad has a strong and firm testimony of the gospel.

He has strengthened mine. I wouldn't be who I am without my dad!

I just wanted to wish my Dad a Happy Father's Day!

And let him know how much I love him!