Six Months!

I can barely believe it, but it's actually been 6 months since Chad and I were married! I feel like it was last month and Chad feels like it has been longer than 6 months. Funny how that works out. Maybe I'm just difficult to live with? Hehe.

We will have to celebrate by going to dinner or something later this month. We are spending this weekend in Salt Lake with Chad's brother and sister while his parents are in New York, then Chad has a crazy school and recruiting schedule this week. Of course we could always count the expensive churros we ate last night at the REAL Salt Lake game our celebratory act, right?

Today officially marks 6 months though and I couldn't imagine a better way to celebrate it than attending an LDS Temple dedication. In this case, the Brigham City Temple dedication. I was overwhelmed with gratitude for the 139 operating temples on the earth today and the sacred ordinances that happen within those walls, specifically the sealing ordinances. I get to be with my amazing husband and family for time and ALL ETERNITY because of the covenants and ordinances received in the temple. I am so grateful for that knowledge and want to share it with the whole world.

Who knows, maybe I'll get a chance to share it with the "whole" world. You never know where the next six months will take us!

To learn more about LDS Missionary work and WHY we are so active in sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ and building temples, visit http://mormon.org/missionary-work.

Advice for the Singles

Over the last few months I have found out that three of my friends are struggling with infertility or serious health problems that decrease the likelihood of pregnancy. I can't even begin to imagine what they and their spouses are going through. It's a pain I've only partially felt by reading their blogs or talking with them.

In every instance though, I am confident that one day they will all be the most amazing parents, whether through adoption, in vitro, or natural pregnancy. They are all handling this trail with an amazing amount of faith and I can guarantee their marriages are stronger as a result. I absolutely idolize each of these friends.

With all that being said, my advice for all the singles out there is to...

Life is hard and it is bound to bring it's many trails and triumphant joys. Many marriages end in divorce because couples are unwilling to go through the trials together. Choose to marry someone who you know you can overcome hardship with, as well as someone who you want to celebrate every accomplishment with.

When Chad and I were dating we had a period that was filled with trail and hardship. I was confident in marrying him though because I knew, from that experience, that we can go through the best times and the worst times together and come out stronger.

After reflecting on the trails that my three friends are going through, I'm so glad that all of us followed this advice. They will all come out stronger and more united as a result of their trial. Chad and I will do the same when facing our trails.

As a side note, if you know of anyone who is looking to place a child for adoption, I know of a really great couple who are actively pursuing adoption: http://bradandemilymarsh.blogspot.com/. I, along with many others, will tell you what amazing parents they will be.