Merry Happy

"You are never given a dream without also being given the power to make it come true. You may have to work for it, however." Richard Bach

Oh Saturday, our Young Single Adult wards had a farewell party. We went to Adam's in the morning, and mine later that night. As we were leaving my ward's party, my Bishop commented that he has never seen me happier than in that moment as he turned to Adam. It's true, Adam is the light of my life. We spend a lot of time together, so when we are apart, I can tell something is different. It's good that we are both self sufficient, but when we are together, I feel more harmony and more peace in my life. I don't worry when I am with Adam. He never allows me to be sad, something I appreciate very much. I can take anything to Adam and if he cannot understand, he will seek a path where he can come to an understanding.

So yes, I am happy. My life is actually really good, I have it pretty easy. Considering the 180 degree turn my life has taken, it's been a full 360 in the past few years. I feel renewed and back on track! Would you like to know one of my secrets? Paying it forward. I kinda sorta dislike that phrase, but it's effective. In other words, helping others. I find my problems dissolve and resolutions are found faster when I forget myself by helping others. This is not to say shirk your duties, it's to say, there is beauty in being selfless.

Last week, I walked from my work to meet up with Adam at his work (we work 3 blocks away from each other). Feeling like I should walk a very particular way to his office, I cut through a parking lot. I reached the top of the stairs just in time to see an elderly woman with one crutch attempting to climb the steps. Oh, this and she had a briefcase, a purse and a box in her arms. How was she carrying all of that? I looked at her and asked, "Do you need any help?" I could see she was thinking about whether or not I would grab her purse and run. She decided I was ok and smiled and said, "Why yes, I do think I need some help." I have said this before, but whenever I do something nice for someone else like this, I really can feel the pure love of Christ wash over me and it nearly brings me to tears. It only took me an extra 3 minutes to help this sweet woman to her car and I can't imagine how much time and energy I must have saved her. She sprained her ankle and I was reminded of when I sprained mine last December. I was miserable and I needed a lot of help in the beginning. I am glad I was there to help her.

I know these situations are preparing me for great things. I know blessings are there for me, but I must put in the effort in order to make my dreams come true. And they are definitely coming true.

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