For crying out loud! I am annoyed at how many times I have been to the public library only to find the missionaries goofing off. Now to normal people, a guy in a suit updating his twitter or that same guy watching movie trailers, is not a big deal. To me I see blatant disregard for rules, frivolous behavior in a time you should be doing everything in your power to fulfill your duty to God, and not caring about how your example is affecting those around you. I'm so glad these missionaries aren't in my ward, but if they were they might know me and be more careful. I admire their willingness to leave their homes and families for two years to serve the Lord, but serve the Lord. Not update your twitter. I'm not angry. Just annoyed, which is a prelude to anger. It's not even P-day!! Which is their personal day off to email families and that's it.
In other news, I would like a bouquet of fall foliage instead of flowers. The leaves are such vibrant beautiful shades of yellow and orange and red. I'm simply in love with the beauty all around me. As the great prophet Alma said, (paraphrasing) All things denote there is a God. It amazes me that the man contending with him says something along the lines of you have no proof that there is a God. And Alma shoots right back I have all the proof I need. How much proof do I really need to know I am loved and a daughter of my Heavenly Father? I was blessed with loving parents, born into the Gospel of Christ, and now I have a husband who treats me like a Princess. Yes, I admit I have a charmed life. But I know it! And I don't feel I deserve it, but that's the whole point. To recognize I was made from dust and even if I'm trying my hardest I'm still an unprofitable servant to the Lord, BUT I am happy following his commandments. I receive joy when I read old text that may not make sense to some. I enjoy being in a monogamous marriage, and I enjoy the health I have received by obeying the Word of Wisdom. I enjoy life so very much, and I hope to share this happiness with all I come into contact with.
I'm loving the fact that Travis and I are finally branching out of the love bubble and making friends! He home teaches a young family in our ward, and we had them over for brownies. What a delight simply eating chocolate mush and playing Life (pirates edition) can bring. I also have been loving my friends who are always busy when Travis is free. lol. Luckily he doesn't mind that I'm having a blast, while he brings home to bacon, or in his case, milk. I simply love Colorado. Texas never impressed me with such displays before the winter comes. Although I miss my favorite plants that I planned on adorning my Texas yard with, I'm learning now what I want and what it takes to grow it. I don't mind the snow. I won't mind it when it comes again. Although now I have to worry that if it snows too much poor Travis will freeze all night. So now instead of praying for a fun, snowman building snowstorm, I have to pray it snows Friday morning and stops Saturday night. Boo.
I began singing it's the most wonderful time of the year while stringing more fake spiderweb in the living room.
And on that note, I bid thee farewell
-Heather Rand.
