Making History.

Today was the most amazing day.

I really mean it. My roommate, Destiny, and I had the opportunity to go to the afternoon session of General Conference. We were getting ready this morning, attempting to stream the morning session live (and failing miserably) because EVERYONE was trying to watch it simultaneously. We gave up after a few minutes of static, and just decided to watch it later. About 10 minutes after we turned it off, I get a call from my friend Naomi. She is just balling her eyes out, and I have no idea what she is trying to say. Finally I can make out the words, "Girls are now allowed to serve missions when they are 19, boys at 18!"
This is a huge announcement for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. For the past who knows how many years, it has been established that boys serve at 19, girls at 21. This opens up so many doors for young women and young men of the church. I know I want to go. I just barely turned 18, so I have some time to think about it. I know this revelation was inspired by God, and I know this means that the church will grow and prosper immensely in the next couple years. And I will be a part of it, what a great thought!

Jake :)

Our view, we had great seats!!

Destiny my roomie:)

We were so excited to be there.

Recently the Lord has blessed me in so many ways. His tender mercies never cease to amaze me.

I recently have been doing quite awful on my exams, and I was starting to get worried I would no pass.

The Lord shows miracles to those who have faith, however. I have gone from failing all my tests to passing 

with a B. If I do my part, the Lord does his. I am eternally grateful for his unfailing love and patience with me.

I know I have so much to learn in this lifetime, and I know I can't do it without him. 

This past Sunday I gave the lesson which was, ironically, on the strengthening power of faith. I found this 

powerful Mormon message of this amazing faithful little boy talking about his sister. I encourage you to watch it and understand the Lord gives us trials to make us stronger. The Lord does not hate anyone. He always wants you to come back to him.

Most importantly,

He will Never, Ever. Ever. Fail You.