Begin Again

TENDER MERCY ALERT: The sun came out today for the first time in a LOONNGGG time.
So grateful the Lord knows me well enough to know this would make a great start to my day:)

I also got a letter from my missionary's mom and my cute sister Gentry. Both were very sweet and thoughtful and it made me think, why don't I just always send letters? They make communication so much more worth it. So I decided for the month of February, I am only going to write letters to people! (I'll still blog and talk on the phone, but Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and Instagram are banned.)

I think it's going to help me focus on what's most important, and help me be happier. It's all about attitude after all right?

If you want to write me, my address is:

2104 Stover Hall
Provo, UT 84604

I challenge you to get off the internet and find something better to do! I promise it will be a good experience. Thanks for all you do and keep sending the love!!

XOXOXOXOXOXO,

Sades

Tears Are Salty For A Reason

If life were easy, it wouldn't be hard, right?

I guess. I don't understand a lot of things about life, and I probably never will, but I do know that sometimes it can be really difficult to deal with. I feel like I have so many decisions to make right now, yet I don't want to decide anything. Here I am, sitting in a life-size snow globe in Provo, and I feel like Satan just keeps shaking it up to see what I will do next. What will I do next? Who knows.

Taking it one day at a time. That's the way to do it right? For me, taking it a day at a time means figuring out the next day while it's still today. (Another problem I have- The future is always in my brain.) Maybe I'm just a little crazy up there. Hence why I'm writing in the first hours of the morning, my insomnia seems to know me better than I do myself.

I recall posting the very first time I came up to BYU. It was about legacy. What kind of legacy am I creating? I have no idea what I'm going to do now. Almost everything I have planned has fallen through. Every detail. Do you know what I saw that gave me some hope though? A famous LDS singer, Mindy Gledhill, admitted a few days ago that she tried out for her high school musical, BYU women's chorus, and BYU Ambassadors, and did not make any of them. Every single one turned her down. And now? She's among the most popular LDS singers today. Not saying that I think I have a future in music like she does, but it reminded me that winners don't quit. When the going gets tough, the tough get going, etc, etc.

Even though I don't really understand my life right now, two things will always remain constant- I will never give up, and I know that my Heavenly Father will never give up on me. He is my greatest advocate right now, and even though I don't understand his plans, I know that he will mold me into the woman he wants me to become. What a blessing it is to know he loves and cares for me.

I'm praying that my brain will shut itself off soon. In the meantime, here's to the snow, the tears, and the years to come.

Grateful.

My sweet missionary wrote me today. You can't read it but the address says to "my gurlll Sadie Maughan." He is now district leader (the youngest in history!!) and he is doing so good.

I've gotten so much love today too, so many people have texted me for no reason other than they wanted to say they loved and appreciated me, nothing feels better than that.

All in all, it was a good day. Thank the Lord for amazing missionaries like Elder Webster.

Nothing Good About Goodbyes.

Today my favorite soon-to-be Elder was set apart to be a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I am so proud of him, but it was really hard to say goodbye. At the turn of their 18th birthday, guys in the church have the opportunity to serve a full-time mission for 2 years, preaching the word of God to a place where they are called personally by the Prophet, Thomas S. Monson.

I'm also missing home today. It's been a spine-shivering 3 degrees this past week. Imagine your flesh freezing every time you walk out the door; that's what Provo is like right now.

Home is Arizona.

Besides Cam and the weather, life hasn't been too shabby. I've really been getting into Preach My Gospel, a preparatory manuel to help you study to go into the mission field.... oh, did I mention I've been really thinking about a mission lately? It's such a good thought. Praying that God will let me know soon if that's the path I need to take.

Good luck in Atlanta Elder Webster. Return with Honor. <3

The Big Guy himself! He's so excited to get out in the field. I'm so happy for him :)

Advice.

Everyone needs it right? I've come across some really great advice and quotes lately.

"Seven days without prayer makes one weak."

"Popularity ends on yearbook signing day. Respect lasts forever."

"Cowards die many times before their deaths; The Valiant never taste death but once."

"Leadership is the confidence to stay out of step when everyone else is marching to the wrong tune."

"The best and most beautiful things in the world are not seen, but felt with the heart."

My mom's quote: "And it came to pass... and not to stay."

"The hardest things in life are usually the most worthwhile."

"If you're gonna waste time, make sure it's time well wasted."

"Find something to stand for, or you will fall for anything."

"There is no better way to thank God for your sight than helping someone in the dark"

"Never give up what you want most, for what you want at the moment."

"Why do you do what you do when you know what you know?

"No matter what you do, be the best at it."

"No risks? No rewards."

"Those who mind don't matter, those who matter don't mind."

"It is better to be sad with the right people, then happy with the wrong people."

"Good things to those who wait."

"Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game."

"Things do not change, we change."

"True character is revealed through the most trying times."

"Turn to face the sun, and the shadows fall behind you, it's always darkest before the dawn."


Happy Wednesday! Finish out the week strong.

Better Than The Last

Happy New Year everyone!

If I said it was a good year I would be lying. There definitely were lots of ups and downs, but I'm grateful for the emotional roller coaster that taught me so much. It shaped me into the person I want to become.

Some highlights of my year:

-Went to the coolest place on Earth: Manarola, Italy (And Spain and France and Switzerland)

-Getting into BYU

-First Time at General Conference (And THE NEW MISSIONARY ANNOUCEMENT!)

-Got used to having snow outside my window EVERY MORNING ;)

-And got to be in the most wonderful ward on BYU campus.

Here it is- NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS

1. Scripture/ Preach My Gospel/ Religious Study in the morning and at night
2. Exercise for at least 30 minutes 4 times a week
3. No C's in my classes
4. Healthier eating- fruit/and or salad with every meal (6 glasses of water a day too.)
5. Write in journal and blog once a week


We'll hope for the best. Here's to you and yours, let's make this year better than the last!