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That moment when you look down at your freshly bitten nails and realize… Yes Amy, you will be ok. It truly is funny how life throws you curves, blessings and trials all in a few short days. You look at yourself some mornings and think why? Why me? Why was I dealt these cards? Why was I forced to be here, or there or anywhere for that matter? That is the exact time when you stop. (STOP IT!) And count your many, many, many, many many (small or large!) blessings. You will realize that you have been given a beautiful life to live, even if the only thing beautiful that day is that sweet smile your hunny gives you when they wake up… Cling to that! Cling to any sort of hope you can. Day after day, when you decide to reflect on the bad, your life slowly but surely, will become a treacherous place. You are who you make of yourself. No one else, no matter the abuse, hatred, or unkindness they give you, need to realize that you are worth more than that. You. Are. Worth. Everything. We need to understand that we did indeed accept this mission before we came to this earth, so suck it up. You made the choice so find some joy, dangit! I know that I have been blessed with SO much. I have a husband who loves me dearly, a wonderful HUGE family, a mostly healthy body, a strong mind and the capacity to grow. No matter the rut, we were all born to succeed so let’s get out there and conquer the world? Ok? You go first…. I’ll be right behind, I promise. Life for Skyler and I has been a crazy ride. Since 2012 we seemed to have stumbled upon many joys and trials. I am so blessed to have him to enjoy it with me. He is my rock, my best friend and even my shoulder to cry on. We are both working hard on our dreams and watching them grow. I spend most of my days curling hair and chopping crazy layers. Sky gets free pedicures and scalp treatments! Sound like a life of luxury? I think not! He is a man with an active brain producing business idea after business idea. I have so much faith in him and his dreams and passions. I have never seen a man more driven… Ever. He will conquer the world, one step at a time. I am just doing my best to keep up. We are still living in Highland in our little basement apartment and driving our old cars. Are we sad about it? No! This portion of married life, where you are carving the paths you decide to lead- is a beautiful one! I never thought I could grow so much and change so much. I didn’t think anything could change that stubborn blue-eyed girl, but life! And the Spirit has a way of doing that to you. This winter has been a cold one… About 1 degree all day every day. (More often than not!) Bring on the sunshine! We’ve got the pass of all passes again this year! WAHOO! (Sure love my hair school babes!) Along with the craziness of hair school I had a blessed opportunity to go to a hair show in Long Beach CA! It was a blast. (Mainly Disney LAND!@ and hanging out with my main gurrrrl KC!) Although, that blast had nothing to do with the hair show itself. The Hair show was a place sickeningly terrifying. Full of extreme hairstylists and half naked people, I can’t tell you how out of my element I was. (I prefer to be clothed thank you- and never. Never. Wear suspenders.) We saw things I thought didn’t happen in public, but I have come to see how the world has become outside this Utah bubble I am semi trapped in. I have grown to appreciate more my testimony and the way I was raised, to live in and not be. It has saved me and pushes me to go forth and preach what I know to be true. A testimony of the Gospel is something I have, something I will never lose. I have been devastated lately seeing people close to me deny what they know to be true. My heart breaks to watch people turn away. BUT that gives me more drive to tell people what I do know. I DO know that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is alive and here on the earth today. I do know that Christ lives and loves me. I know I have a Father in Heaven who is watching over me insuring my safe return one day. I know that Joseph Smith IS and WAS a prophet of God, a mouthpiece for the Restoration of the Gospel. I know that people aren’t perfect and they will make mistakes. I believe in the power of repentance and I know that this is a blessing we must all tap into. I believe that Thomas S. Monson is the prophet on the earth today. I know he is an inspired and true man. I know the Book of Mormon is true, I believe it and do my best to live it. I believe in the power of prayer and thrive because of the blessing of tithing. I know that because of the light I have found in my life I am a changed woman. I hope others can come to find the truth that I have. I want to make a positive difference in this world, and believe me… When I set my mind to something, I do it. Watch out world, a girl with a true testimony is here to stay. Love always, Amy (Photos to follow)