Spike!

Rip Spikey.. you were the best dog ever!! Love you lots and lots! I'll miss you!!

Irish blessing

ok so I realized that I changed my blog heading today and the Irish blessing isn't going to be on there anymore! so I wanted to post it cause I thought it was cute!

May your blessings outnumber
the shamrocks that grow,
and may trouble avoid you
wherever you go!

anyways there it is! ain't it cute?!?!

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Also HAPPY ST PATRICKS DAY! Just read the heading to my blog and there is an Irish blessing for ya! much LOVE!

Ephraim aka TURKEY TOWN!

ok so I said that I would write about my good time in Ephraim despite what was going on at home! Friday was an adventure! David was super nice and picked me up! I was so excited to see him! I haven't seen him in a LONG time! We were having fun talking and catching up and we got all the way down to Spanish Fork when the car we were in (Davids girlfriends) died! Luckily we werent on the freeway and he was able to get us to the side of the road..it was sad! There was a nice guy that came and gave us a tow. his name was Jaime but prounanced hi-may, it was kinda funny! But he was super nice and I am grateful that there are still nice people out there! So David was on the phone with some people trying to figure out what could be wrong. We couldn't figure it out so he tried to call Jed and he didnt answer and then I called Jamie. Luckily Jamie answered and I kinda told her what was going on and then I was like talk to David. He took the phone and then he asked for Jed..it was just funny! So Jed was nice and said that he would come. While we were waiting for Jed we went and got some food! We sat and talked and it was funny because the reason David took Amanda's car was because he didnt want his truck breaking down..well that worked well! ha ha He was super bummed! He was excited to come and be with all of us! Jed finally got there and David decided he was going to stay with the car and Amanda was coming with his truck so that they could get a car dolly Saturday. I didnt want to just leave David there but there wasnt much else we could do! So I went back to Ephraim with Jed, I felt like a kid getting switched between the parents cause I had all my stuff and all that jazz, it was just funny. I honestly thought it was going to be awkward between me and Jed but it was so much fun! It seemed like the drive went by super fast, maybe its because I was loopy and tired, I dont know! ha ha We finally made it to Ephraim and the first person I saw getting inside was Jamie! I was SO excited! So I ran and gave her a big hug! It was just what I needed after everything! We ended up talking to everyone and then going downstairs to watch Knights Tale. Me and Jamie didnt stay down there long cause the chillow we were on wasnt comfortable and we werent feelin the movie! We went upstairs and got ready for bed but just ended up staying up chattin and stuff! Saturday rolled around and we were the first ones up. I was tired but those beds were so uncomfortable so I couldnt sleep. We ended up in Cha's room since she was up. After breakfast Jamie, Heather, and Alaura went over to the Wellers. While they were there The rest of us went over to the Mtn Man store to pick up some ammo and ear plugs. After that we went back and Cha, Jed and Quinn played frisbee while I chilled in the hammock Jed set up. I wasnt feelin the whole frisbee thing so it gave me time to think. Looking back I should have kept myself busy to keep my mind off things but thats just not how I am! The other three got back and we went shootin! Gettin to the area we were going to shoot we practically went jeeping! The dirt roads were so beat up! It was fun though! We got to the area and I wasnt feelin it. It wasnt what was on my mind. So I let everyone else shoot and have fun and Jamie stayed back with me. It was still fun seeing everyone shoot! Cha came and was like Megan come shoot and I said im not feeling just with everything going on. Then I lost it.. I hurried behind the Jeep and Jamie being the fantastic person she is came over and helped me put myself back together. Jed came over and poor guy didnt know what to do! But it was still a nice gesture. I didnt want everyone else noticing so I wiped my tears and covered my eyes with Jamies sunglasses! We both ended up shooting and it was fun! The shot gun hurt cause im a wimp and the kick it had hurt a lot! ha ha We shot a lot of the guns and then let everyone else have some more fun! When we got back from shooting we ate and came back and put in Robin Hood. Jed wast he first to leave and me and jamie left not too long after him. We went over to the Manti Temple and took some pics. After that we were on the road for three hours but it went by way fast! I think it has to do with the company your in! =] I got to stay in Cedar until Monday and that was a lot of fun! We didnt do much just watched tv, movies, and went to church, but it was just what I needed! I loved loved being in the same area as Jamie cause I feel like its been forever since we really got to hang out. Most of the time we just go to breakfast or lunch but hey I'll take it! Needless to say I was sad the weekend ended but Im so glad it actually happened! Im sad David didnt come spend it with us but im glad it almost happened! goes to show that we can actually all get together! Hopefully we can plan another one really soon! I just love my friends!
Also next time we will get a group picture since it didnt happen this time!
Oh and I'll get pictures up when I steal them from Jamie and when I get mine uploaded!

Families can be together forever....

So this past weekend has been interesting. I'll post about all the fun stuff I did later but right now I need to get some thoughts out of my head. My nana is really sick and we didnt think she would make it past the weekend. My mom flew out Friday night and my dad and lil bro left on Saturday. My mom came home on Friday a little before I left for Ephraim and was in tears. I havent seen my mom that scared in awhile so I knew it was bad. Despite what was going on I went to Ephraim. It was hard for me to keep my feelings in check and be happy. I did a fairly good job but I had a lot of time to think. What if she really doesnt make it this weekend or this next week, how is it going to effect everyone? I know that a few of us will be emotional wrecks and cry but its part of being human. It got me thinking about family and about what that word even means. What does being an eternal family mean and have I been taking that for granted...Saturday night me and jamie went and took pictures at the Manti Temple. It was so peaceful there and we even saw a couple that was just married. Being just on the temple grounds helped me realize that I am part of eternal family and it just felt nice. Its hard to explain. Even though my mom isnt sealed to my nana, I know that the opportunity will be there and its comforting to know that we have the ability to do temple work and seal families together forever! Its hard for me to explain things and not ramble but its nice to just splurge ya know! I am so so grateful for my family and I love them all a lot! I think that with the busy world today we take our families for granted, they will be there tomorrow so its all good, right?? no not right. We dont know where life will take us and we need to spend that time with our family and let them know we love them. Its sad that it had to come to this to make me realize and solidify what I know and how I feel. Family is important and im not going to take my eternal family for granted anymore. Its a peaceful thing to know that we will see each other again and death isnt the end, its just a new beginning. It may suck for us here on earth seeing our loved ones go but they are paving a road for us to meet them somewhere far better then here. We will see what this week holds but Im glad I have the gospel in my life!

continuation...

Ok so it wouldnt let me write along with posting the video so ya! I love John Allred! He is one of my favorites to listen to!! I dont know much about the other artist but he isnt to bad himself! I LOVE this song and the way they both changed it up a bit! So I thought I would share with you all his awesome talent and a fantastic video! Hope you all enjoy!

Allred and j.wride cover Kanye West's "Heartless"

fast sunday...

In the spirit of what today means, I wanted to write a list of things I know to be true, my testimony of sorts. Lately I have been struggling with some major decisions in my life. I still am not a 100% positive on what the answer is but through it all there are some things I do know. I may not know my answer now but I do know that sooner or later it will come. If I continue to trust Heavenly Father and do what is right, it will all fall into place. I KNOW that we have a Heavenly Father that LOVES us and is there for us. I KNOW that he answers prayers. I KNOW that these answers may not come immediately but they do come. I KNOW that even though I may stray or do wrong, He is there for me. I KNOW that we have a Savior that atoned and died for us. I KNOW that we can return to our Heavenly Father and we have the opportunity to choose right and have our place in the Celestial Kingdom right next to him. I KNOW that we can be reunited with those who have passed before us. I KNOW that I WILL see them again. There IS life after death and I am grateful for that knowledge. I KNOW that everyone we meet will influence us in some way, it is up to us to choose whether we let it effect us. I KNOW that I have a family that LOVES me and is there for me, no matter WHAT may happen. I KNOW that I have a Heavenly Father and Savior that will NEVER leave me and want to hear from me. I KNOW that I have a LOT more to learn and I will stumble but I always have a place to return. I KNOW my Heavenly Father LIVES. I KNOW that at some point we will all gain our testimony. Mine is still growing and it comes in little pieces at a time but like it says in the scriptures-line upon line, precept upon precept. I KNOW that I have a place and role in this world and I KNOW that Heavenly Father will be there for me every step of the way in my journey. I KNOW I have the fullness of the Gospel in my life and have Latter Day leaders who receive revelation. I KNOW that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is here and it is REAL. This is what I KNOW. Like I said, I still have a ways to go but with the Savior, Heavenly Father, and family by my side I can get there. I have an eternity to become perfect and have a life here and now to start preparing for it...
" Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." John 14:27....
"Go to sleep in peace, for God is awake!"
*for those of you who don't recognize the picture its called "Lost No More" by Greg Olsen