Day 8- My Papa

I went to Wal-Mart right after work today. The route takes me passed the street I take to get to my Papa's house. As I was driving I thought about him. There are few people that I respect as much as I respect him. He is a concrete example of dedication, determination, selflessness and love. Many young women say that they look for an eternal companion that possesses similar qualities to their father. I say the same, but in addition, I search for a companion with qualities similar to my Papa. I will never want for anything if my husband turns out to be anything like my Papa. He has done so many amazing things throughout his life. I have always felt a  motivation to do well as a way of emulating him. I remember talking to my mom one day. She had just come back from a visit with Papa. She told me that he asked about me. My mom told him everything that I was doing-going to school, working, saving for big purchases, ect. He told my mom to tell me how proud he was of me. When I heard this I could not keep back the tears. It meant a lot to know that I was pleasing someone that means so much to me. If I grow to be even a fraction of the influence on others as he has been on me, I will be very, very lucky. Love you Papa! :)

Day 7- Theater

 

Today I am grateful for what I have grown to love more than I could ever describe. I have been blessed more than I could ever imagine for the decision I made to go into theater. Theater has made me so much of who I am today. I love everything about theater: ideology, theology, history, everything. I am so excited to study more to eventually be qualified to teach the wonderful things that I have learned.

Day 6- Stake Conference

Today I am particularly grateful for the wonderful stake conference that I attended for my singles ward. The theme was heavily set on dating and finding an eternal companion. While I am not necessarily looking to get married too soon, I appreciated the emphasis on the importance of dating. I feel as though that aspect of my life has dwindled these past few months. Its pretty nonexistent at this point. Yes, I am busy, but that is not saying that I could not or would not make time for a date if I was invited. It was kind of a bummer: my sister and I are attending the same singles ward. She asked me the other day why I wasn't dating within the ward. "Well," I said, "in order to be dating, you kind of need to be asked out on dates." I know there are many single females who share my frustration. I was grateful for the encouragement the stake presidency gave to the congregation to start being more proactive in dating. Hopefully that prompts a few young men to get out there and give a lady a fun weekend! ha:)