I Have Been Blessed.

This weekend was absolutely, one hundred percent, what I needed.

I've been having to deal with a lot of stuff lately. problems, schoolwork, emotions and feelings, and all of it just came crashing down on me all at once. This week was great, because I was able to sit down and talk with 3 of my very best friends, separately, and each gave me advice on what to do. I have many more best friends than this, but these three especially helped me out.

First was my newest best friend Joshua Brothers. All I can say is: what an INCREDIBLE person. He is always there for me, and has just the right thing to say to help me feel better. The best thing about him is that he cares. He cares enough to listen, he cares enough to act, and he cares enough to ask. He's a huge example to me of everything right, and I try and help him the best I can when he needs it. I absolutely love when he plays the violin! It's therapy in and of itself just to listen. Pure glory. :)

Second was my very best friend Laura Stoddard. I can't even describe to you our friendship. It is crazy, wonderful, ridiculous, hilarious, awkward, embarrassing.. but most of all a blessing. I love her so much, and will have the utmost gratitude for my Father in Heaven for crossing our paths. This year our lives are so hectic and busy that we hardly get time to spend together. We made it a goal this semester to go to the temple together every Thursday morning, and it's been a huge strength to our friendship! Often, this is the only time of the week we see each other, and it's always a good, uplifting time. A time to vent, to listen, and to laugh. I love her an incredible amount, and I know that no matter where life takes us, she will remain a substantial part of my life forever!

Third. My very best friend in the whole wide world, Justin Baker. He is currently going to BYU-I, in Rexburg, Idaho, and I miss him more than anyone in the world. He and Gage (his hilarious roommate) can down for conference, and we went to the Saturday afternoon session. He is such a brat, and just teases me all the time, but all in all I love him to pieces. We got to talk, he had called me on the phone on Friday and he really helped with a lot of my stress. His solution to everything: just kiss 'em. What a brat. I was so glad I got to see him. When he found us at the conference center he wrapped me up in a big hug and I felt, to a degree, completed again.

The best part was watching General Conference. Without fail, every question, doubt, worry, stress, and problem is resolved through the words of the prophets and apostles. I was immediately overcome with the spirit and I felt him work in me. My heart is changed, and my testimony strengthened. I just think that President Monson is the cutest man that ever happened! I love him so much. The most prominent thing I learned is to TRUST IN THE LORD. This message was either stated, or implied in every speaker's talk in all 4 sessions that I watched. Eventually, on the Lord's time, things will all work out and I will be okay. I am beyond grateful for the blessings the gospel of Jesus Christ brings into my life. I feel them every day, and I am so glad to be where I am. This weekend was perfect for me, and couldn't have been much better!