Working

I'm here at work and I'm so bored. I know I'm going to school to be a nurse but I'm so sick of patient care, atleast the care that a nursing assistant gives. I'm so ready for more responsibility, more variety, more more!

One too young

A good friend of mine passed away last thursday. His name was Jamie Patel and I've known him since junior high. We were both in band and marching band together all junior high and high school. Later we met up again at church which was a shock to me because I didn't know he had joined the church and he didn't know that I had either, little did we know that we had been baptised within months of each other. Then we served our missions within weeks of each other, we were even in the MTC together. Then he got married the week before I did. My heart was broken when I heard he died, he was too young and had so much going for him. My goes out for his wife, I don't know what I would do without Josh. I've prayed for peace and comfort and of course Heavenly Father blessed me and although I don't understand it but I do feel like it was Jamie's time to go. I'm sure he's working hard and cracking everyone up with his humor. It's us down here that are hurting. I know I will see him again and I'm so glad for the knowledge I have of the Plan of Salvation and the comfort I get in knowing that Heavenly Father has made it possible for families to be together forever. God Bless Jamie's family, especially his sweet wife and I'll see you later Jamie!!!!

Our first Anniversary

Well so it's not our first wedding anniversary but today we celebrated one year since Josh proposed to me. I can't believe how much my life has changed.

Another Semester

Well I made it through block 2. Yahoo!!!!! So I'm half way through nursinf school. This semester we are studying pediatrics, obstetrics and advanced med/surg nursing. We are allowed to do iv meds and I'm so excited about ob. I want to be a midwife so that it right up my alley. I'm trying to be more balanced this semester because I'm sick of it being a guessing game whether I'm going to pass my classes or not when it comes time for the final. Block 1 I neglected Josh because of school and planning the wedding, Block 2 I neglected school because I'm still a newlywed and I wanted to spend all my time with him. This block I went full time at work and I have a demanding church calling as the Young Women's Secretary, so I have to get organized and be more balanced. I'm so ready for school to be over. 11 months and counting till the end!!!!!! Josh started work today with Banner Hospital, finally. He also recieved a calling in our ward as a Gospel Doctrine teacher. It's perfect for him and he's excited to have his first calling in almost 9 years. He's changed so much in the last 2 years, I'm so proud of him. Well there's school work to be done and laundry to be put away so I'd better go. Until later!!!

Marriage Thus Far......

So wow it's been almost 3 months since I got married, I can't believe it. It's been harder than I thought but things are great. I think the hardest part is getting used to each other and how we each do things. Like I've had to get used to the fact that Josh is impatient as all get out and how I'm wwwwwwaaaaaaayyyyyyy more laid back than he is. For instance he wants me to make this sauce with him and he is sitting in the kitchen loooking at me with his lip curled. I guess I better go. I'll write more in a little bit.

Marraige Counseling

So Josh and I went through a two hour counseling session with my Bishop and it made me realize that this is going to be tough. It's like a whole new job. Well not a job but it's going to require alot of attention and love. I love Josh with all of my heart but I'm not ignorant enough to think we'll never have a fight or never disagree to the point of not wanting to be around each other for a little while. I want to be the best for him so I'm going to try my hardest to do everything I can to compromise and choose my battles. Surprisingly enough the mission taught me alot about picking my battles and knowing whats truely important to speak up about. Anyway I learned alot and hope we can speak honestly to each other and work together as partners.
We bought our rings that night as well. It was alot of fun. Josh's ring is awesome and he loves it so much. He's so cute because he kept wanting to look at it and he even took it from me to show his brother, he was like a boy with a new toy. He's so cute!!!! I'll post some pics soon.
This weekend we are having a family reunion, kind of a baptism by fire for Josh, but I'm so excited to see my family members that I haven't seen since I was like 10 or so. Honestly I'm gonna be meeting some of my family members for the first time. There are alot of people that aren't blood related but are considered family. I consider my friends family as well. My best friend Janel is like another sister for me as well as my mission companions and the amazing members in Iowa (my mission). I love spending time with family. Only the most embarrassing stories come out, funny stupid things we all did and the same stories that have been told my whole life.
My sister, mother and I are doing a funny skit from the movie Mamma Mia. It's gonna be hilarious. I'll post some pictures next week to show you all what happened. I can't wait.

The most amazing week thus far.....

So this week was spring break and I spent the whole week with my fiance. It was amazing!!!! I love him so much. I can't believe how amazing he makes me feel. Everything with the wedding is coming into place, I found my photographer, DJ, and a great friend is going to do my flowers. I changed my colors but they match me a little more. Bright and bubbly. Anyway my future husband just called so i'm gonna write later. peace.