Spiritual High

During these past few days, I've been on a spiritual high. Not necessarily saying I was being "all holy", but ever since Elder Samani left for Hawai'i things have changed. I'm not sure what this means in my life right now but it's great! Just the other night, I poured out crying because I felt guilty. I felt guilty because I took advantage of the Lords work and had not put it to use. Instead of being grateful for things, I only took the negatives. Instead of looking forward for tomorrow I'd look in the past and regret. It honestly took me 19 years to notice all the blessings that I have and will have in my life. I know "where is this side of me coming from?", you might ask, but so did I. I realize this is the more grownup, mature stage of my life.

Keola and Kaleo

In this past General Relief Society Conference Broadcast, Elder Dieter F. Utchdorf spoke about the "Forget me now flower". Hearing these words come from him brought me comfort, that my heavenly father loves and answers my prayers.
On Tuesday my family left for Hawai'i. I never really thought how much I'd miss my two monkies until they left.  Besides Aunty Gen, Keola and Kaleo going, my parents also left (just to visit though).  I've never had my parents leave me to visit home and now I miss them.
Yesterday I get a call from my mom telling me that they had lunch with Elder Samani, his companion and Lanakila aka Jordan. My first thought was "hold it in Leah, hold it in!" With out hesitation my mom said "I sent you a picture yesterday of him but you didn't reply so I thought you were crying." My mom blew it. From me being so good of not crying, I started tearing up. She knew what was coming so she changed the subject LOL! Knowing that Elder Samani is in a place where I know he'll be loved makes things a lot easier. Knowing that he's serving my Savior comforts my soul and helps me to become a stronger person.

-Lovely Leah