Grace Under Pressure

This week was an interesting week.  A lot happened and I'm so thankful it's finally Sunday.  Church is an awesome place to unwind and review how things went, where I could improve, and what things I can pat myself on the back for.

I feel like I've grown a ton, especially within the past few days.  I feel stronger, calmer, and more capable of handling myself.  I feel more like a woman and that feels pretty darn awesome.  Friends helped with that one.

I've also had the opportunity to think over some things.  Like where I am, where I'm going, and what should I be doing right now.  Some promptings are not easy to follow, but I'll do my best to do what He would have me do.  Because if there's anything I've learned more strongly over the past few months is that God does know best.  He loves me and cares for me and will never leave me hanging.  So long as I do what I can to keep myself near to Him.

Belle is doing awesome.  She's been eating her medicine (slathered in very sticky molases), and we've been enjoying our 20min walking sessions.  So long as mommy does it when it's warm.  But I laughed as she power walked the whole time.   My little goofball.

I had an excellent time at a dressage clinic yesterday.  Dash was such a good girl for me.  I also learned a lot about my position and how to improve it.  Totally awesome, especially because it did improve (major yay).

I'm so looking forward to going to the Temple next week.  It's been a long overdue trip.  I need it especially now, to take time to reflect and ponder and learn.  I know I'll receive His guidance.

Life is good, life is very good, especially when it's hard.  Because that's when we grow, we progress, and when we learn the most about ourselves.  Sometimes what we learn isn't pretty.  Sometimes it's downright ugly.  But what matters is that we accept it, move on and do our best to improve those parts and make them strong.

Jesus Christ lives, He is the Son of our Eternal Father.  And this I know with every fiber of my being.

Much love,
Leah