Meet Sadie

Meet Sadie!

Like all good friends, Sadie is usually pretty reliable, helps me when I'm in a hurry, and keeps me laughing.

Yesterday was the first day I've been able to get into my car for nearly a week. It's been pretty cold in Rexburg. Anyhow, so I was driving to Broulim's with my roommates and when I turned a corner found out my car door had frozen open! My roomie, Stephanie, nearly fell out! It was kind of scary but we were all able to laugh about it later. She was sure to buckle up for the ride home.

Grandpa would be proud this old car is still kickin' around after buying it new over 50 years ago. Hurray for Sadie!

Learning to Learn for the Right Reasons

Today I took my first test of the semester. Although I studied hard, I didn't do as well as I was wanting...or hoping. As I walked back to my apartment I was really discouraged. I kept thinking about school and why I am here.

I love school, but I would not say studying or memorizing is a talent that I naturally have. Although I try to stay positive, I often get discouraged that I have to put in more time than my peers in order to understand the same material. And more often than not, my extra time and study efforts don't show up when the test score appears on the screen. It can be easy to question why I keep trying and studying so hard when the result I think I want aren't coming.

It occurred to me tonight that somewhere along the way I decided work hard in school to learn, not to get good grades.(Although that is really hard for me to remember.) But deep down I believe that knowledge is a gift. A gift I can obtain with hard work, faith, and prayer. I also know that Christ is the master teacher. If I trust Him and work hard, He will teach me what I need to know in a way I can understand it. I just can't give up.

So to all my fellow friends who are reading this, keep learning and don't give up! And remember, oh, thank Heaven! For the blessing it is to learn.

Celebrate Martin Luther King Day

Tonight my buddy David Hall came over and taught me how to blog! I am so excited about it!

In light of Martin Luther King Day today, I'd like to share a few feelings about integration.

I am so grateful for the huge strides we have made to integrate our Country. I believe all men (and women) are created equal and that we are all great in the sight of God. However, despite all efforts to be equal, I know discrimination is alive and prevalent in our society.

As individuals, we must decide to love everyone, despite race, religion, or any other barriers that may seem to stand in our way. Integrating a Nation happens on a personal one-on-one level. It's a choice. And it sometimes requires us to get out of our comfort zone. It can be hard but I know that when we do make an effort to love everyone, we can have the power to see everyone as the lovely people they really are. As our brothers and sisters. As children of God.

My dream is the same as Martin Luther King's. I dream of equality.