Midterms Are Over!

Well, made it through the first midterms week of the semester with flying colors! A's on all my tests except for one, but the whole class average was far too low
 so it's looking like around a B + on that one, maybe even an A -! 

Even though I did well, it came at a price. Stress beyond belief, literal non-stop studying, bloodshot eyes, a head cold, never thought I could be so tired... Physically and mentally. 

That was the hardest midterms week I've ever been through! 

Bring on the next one. 

But hey, I'm alive, it's Friday, and I'm going to Frightmares tomorrow with friends and family. 

Things all worked themselves out :)

Time to ignore my bit of homework I should be catching up on and give myself a break.

If not, I think I'll go crazy.

Life is good.

Gratitude

I can't believe how much has been going on lately! I haven't blogged in months.

Nate and I are doing great - better than ever, busier than ever.

Both in school taking 14 credit hours and working 30 hours a week.

I volunteer on Saturday at the Utah State Hospital, he works on Saturdays.

We are grateful for Sunday.

Sunday is the only day of the week we get to spend good quality time together.

We take a break from the homework and all of our worldly worries and just enjoy the day together. 

Such a wonderful blessing that our Heavenly Father has given us. 

He knows that all of us lead very busy lives, and he advises to take one day off to stay sane...

Smart man He is.

Even though we are busy, keeping our lives busy is such an important thing, and we know it!

I honestly feel less stressed now that I have things to do. 

I am grateful for prayer. 

Prayer is what gets Nate and I through each long day. 

Prayer is what helps me wake up at 6:00 am every week day to make the drive to Provo.

Prayer is what helps Nate to stick around even though I'm a bit crazy ;)

Prayer is what keeps our marriage strong and joyful.

We love the gospel, and we love each other.

I am grateful for this guy right here..

He has made my life completely 100% worth it. 

Every tear ever shed over a broken heart,

Every discouraging thought I've ever had,

Every terrifying moment when I felt I just wouldn't make it...

Has all been worth it

Thanks to Nate. 

He keeps me happy and feeling good about myself.

He never fails to come home from work and say, "Dangggg girl! Mmm is that MY wife?!"

He never fails to be honest with me about life, even if it's hard for me to hear.

He always kisses me goodbye in the morning.

He never gets upset with me.

He forgives and forgets. (By the way, KEY to a happy marriage.)

He loves to make me laugh, especially at night when we are trying to sleep. 

We have so much fun together.

We have the same goals for the future.

He believes in me, and I believe in him!

We balance each other out.

Plain and simple....

I love him.

He helps me learn patience.

He reminds me on a daily basis to enjoy the simplicity of life. (He may not know he does this, but he does.)

He is kind to others.

He has a one-of-a-kind way of loving people.

He is everything I've ever wanted. 

I am grateful for him everyday, and it will stay that way for the rest of my life. 

There will be fear, sadness, anger, and frustration in the years to come.

There will also be triumphs, joy, and love.

And he'll always be mine,

And that alone will bring me enough happiness to last me forever.

I am grateful that I married the right person,

In the right place,

At the right time.

And I get to be with him forever.