Life as I know it

If someone would have told me a year ago, what my life would be like right now and what events would have happened along the way, I would not have believed them.  The future really IS as bright as your faith.  (Thank you President Monson!).  I was reading some old journal entries this morning and I realized how far I have come and how much my faith has increased.  I put a lot of trust in the Lord and he came through for me as he ALWAYS does.  It's strange when you have those "aha" moments and you realize that he was there ALL along.  I wouldn't be the person I am today unless I had the trials and challenges that came my way.  As I look back, I am incredibly grateful and truly humbled.  As I sit here typing, tears come to my eyes.  I feel like a special daughter of God that I always knew I was.  I feel so blessed.  

A few thoughts:

1.  I miss Grandma.  Everyday.  I think I have cried more this last year than I have in my whole life.  But the one thing that brings me peace is knowing I WILL see her again.  I can't wait for that day.  I hope she is looking down on me and is proud of me.

2.  My goal for 2012 is to do a show.  I am literally DYING to perform again.  I need to get out of my comfort and fear zone and just go for it.  I KNOW I can do this!

3.  I am SO in love!  So much that I just want to shout it from the rooftops!  I have been truly blessed with an amazing guy.  I am looking forward to the future and all that lies ahead!

How my life has changed!  But it has changed for the better and I am so grateful for the blessings that have come my way.  After the hardest trials come the greatest blessings.  Never give up and always always always have faith! :)

Much love
Ashley