What really matters

Well, seeing how it's now the end of 2013, I think it's time for another post.

This time last year me, Harm and Mel were hanging out at the countdown to 2013 in the institute gym. A whole year has passed since then and the memory of that one night is vivid to me. This year was a great one, for sure. I've laughed and cried more times than I thought possible. I learned some important things. There's been a lot of changes, too. Looking back, I have come a long way and I usually seem to when I take a trip down the previous year.

The most important things in life are not materialistic things. While I have come to really appreciate modern day technology, the things worth fighting for are what goes with us into the next life. And that's what really matters. I realize that everyone we have ever known and all beings that God himself created will be resurrected. I had a small revelation from this just tonight. There are some things that happen for a reason and it is sometimes hard to explain. I know the Bible and the Book of Mormon are the true words of God. They are full of revelation and are the best things to hang out with. They will never change, they will never let you down.

There is nothing more I really want than to live my life happily. I want to be able to look back on my life and be satisfied. With that said, I am going to risk it more often b/c you just never know what will come of some things. I look forward to the time when I can be with everyone I have ever loved and who has loved me in return, for eternity. Forever and always. I can only dream of what that will be like until the time actually comes around for my wish to happen. I cannot say how thankful, grateful I am for this kind of knowledge! There is so much more to life than just living day-to-day. There's a reason we are all here being tested in all aspects of life. I pray that those searching for the truth will find it. I hope I can take part in helping said people.

See ya all in 2014