In Hawaii, we would always listen to Kory's iPod in the car. That was when I heard a song by the band Colors called "Hey Girl" and was instantly hooked. Then just recently I remember that a dear friend of mine burned some Colors CD's for me WAAAYYYYYYY back before my mission, I believe. I went on a hunt tonight for those CD's and found them. I decided to take advantage of Kory being gone to a YM activity and listen to Colors while occupying myself with unfinished projects. It was nice to sit and contemplate and enjoy more songs by Colors.

I love the holidays, and love that they are so near. I am so thankful that the radio stations didn't play Christmas music the day after Halloween. I LOVE Christmas, but honestly people, let's stop and remember to be thankful for all of our many blessings before jumping right into Christmas. Thanks!

Recently I've been thinking about a dear family friend in my parent's ward back home. She just found out about a week ago that she has a Stage 4 brain tumor that is fast growing, inoperable and radiation won't help. Dear Sister Wilson has only a short time left in her life and it breaks my heart that her family has to go through this. Her oldest daughter is giving up her education for now to go home and spend time with her mom. The youngest child is 7 years old, and will lose his mommy before he's had a chance to really enjoy life with her, as will all of her other children. This experience has made me contemplate and wonder, in some ways, how this family can be completely at peace with the whole situation. I understand and know the gospel and have a testimony of the plan of salvation, but I can't imagine going through this experience and just being at peace with it. I suppose I would kind of be forced to come to terms with it, especially knowing that I was going to die. It just goes to show how well Heavenly Father knows each of us and knows what we can handle. My mom says Heavenly Father must have something special planned for Sister Wilson in the next life. For now, we can just pray for her and her family and peace comes to my heart knowing that Sister Wilson can accept this trial in her life.