I Know.

I just wanted to bear my testimony. This blog has a lot of nonsense on it. And while nonsense is always fun, I just want to tell my friends, family, and anyone else who may read this what I KNOW.

I know Christ lives and loves us. Sometimes it is hard to imagine that someone can love you that much, you know? But he does. Just think about it for a second and it will blow your mind. He volunteered to take on YOUR sins. He willingly felt all the pain there has ever been in the world just because he loves us and wants us to live with him again. He is with us. He knows us. He understands how we are feeling. I wish I didn't let him down so much. But I am going to try to be better. And I am going to try to get to know him better. I don't know him as well as I should. But he knows me.

I also know that we need to have faith in him and his timing. It is hard for us to see the whole picture a lot of the time but he sees EVERYTHING. He won't lead you astray. Trust in him and love him. It is really hard sometimes. Just pray for patience and peace. It will come. I am a firm believer that things always have a way of working themselves out. Not always the way we planned or hoped they would. It is usually better than we could have imagined.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is true. I don't understand or comprehend everything about it but I know it is true. And I am so grateful for it. I would be lost without it.

Prayer is real. Heavenly Father is listening to you. Talk to him. He is waiting. I have to remind myself that.

We have a living prophet. He guides and directs us. Listen to him. Sustain him and love him.

Life is hard, but through the gospel we can overcome anything. If I am ever having a hard time please remind me of that.

I love the gospel, I love Christ, and I love all of you. If anyone ever needs anything, or just wants someone to listen please come to me. I love talking to people. It is one of my favorite things to do. Keep your faith. And just keep having hope. Life is hard sometimes but it is also wonderful! And remember

"Be of good cheer. The future is as bright as your faith"

-President Thomas S. Monson

If this doesn't make you cry, I don't know what will...

If you didn't already know, I LOVE HARRY POTTER. More than any other story in the WORLD! And although I love the books more, the movies really did bring it to life for me. So watch this. And maybe cry like Chandler and I just did. Maybe we are just emotional? So be it. It is lovely. I don't think I will ever get over my sadness that Harry is over. But like J.K. Rowling says, "the stories we love the most stay with us forever." I know Harry Potter will. I love the characters as if they were my own best friends. Ridiculous maybe? You are probably saying to yourself "Mel, they aren't real!" I think they are, and you can't prove to me they aren't so BAM. Well, I am weird so I guess I should just shut up and let you all watch this now. If you watch it, please comment and tell me what your thoughts were. See you next time friends!

Hey Baby, I Think I Wanna Marry You...

No it's not me who is getting married. I wouldn't mind having a diamond ring though... I guess a boy wouldn't be too bad either.

 Anyway..... I have the happiest announcement in the world. My beautiful big sister Brooke Duffy is getting MARRIED! Did I mention that I LOVE LOVE? And I love weddings. And I love happiness. Did I also mention that I love my sisters more than anything in the world? And did I also mention that seeing Brooke this happy and in love makes me ecstatic? I am just so giddy about the whole thing. 

When she came over Saturday to show us her ring, she was practically glowing. Her whole countenance was radiating happiness, peace, contentment, and pure joy. I decided right then and there that I will wait as long as I have to, to look that way one day when the man of my dreams asks me to marry him.

 Brooke and Doug make such a good couple. They are so good for each other. He calms Brooke down and she makes sure that he is on time. Like my grandma said, "they have electricity between them." I asked her if her and my grandpa had electricity between them too. She said "of course!" as if that was the silliest question in the world. So ladies (because let's be honest no man is reading my blog) wait for someone you have electricity with. Among many other important things, of course. Wow I kind of get off topic don't I?

Anywho.. I am so excited for Brooke. She deserves this so much. She has been so patient and good and strong. I hope I can be half as amazing as her some day. I will be sad to see her have a new best friend now. But it is so worth it. I wouldn't have it any other way. My family is gaining a new member and I am so happy about it. Doug is so great. I hope he can get used to how annoying and involved in each others lives we are! My dad said to him, "when you marry one of them, you get four others along with her." (Including my wonderful mother who is sometimes like a sister as well) I am so grateful that my sisters and me are so close. They are my best friends, even though they all drive me absolutely nuts sometimes. What would life be without sisters?

 I love this quote I found about sisters. I think it is perfect. Thank the heavens for giving me three sisters.

"Sisters annoy, interfere, criticize. Indulge in monumental sulks, in huffs, in snide remarks. Borrow. Break. Monopolize the bathroom. Are always underfoot. But if catastrophe should strike, sisters are there. Defending you against all comers." ~Pam Brown

Congratulations Brookie. I love you so much. And I can't wait to see how happy your whole life is going to be.


 

why do you wanna be me?

oh and this time next week i will be stoked because i will only have one more day till VD!! YES!

these is my words

Everyone read this book. Please. I don't think a book has made me cry this hard. Ever. It has become one of my favorites. I can't stop thinking about it. The love story between Jack and Sarah seriously has gone on the list as one my favorite love stories, which coming from me, is a high place of honor. I loved how strong Sarah was. She's so independent yet needed him and missed him so much when he would leave. Jack was such a MAN and so good and brave and loved her so much. This story will stay with me forever. I dont know how to describe why this touched me so much but it just spoke to my heart and soul and I can't stop crying. Can't wait to read it again. It also doesn't help that "My Heart Will Go On" by Celine just came on either. Too many emotions. Time for bed.

“I’d rather be with him in a bad mood
than most other men when
they’re trying to pay me a compliment”
-Sarah A. Elliot (These Is My Words)

“Now he is back, and I feel like my arm
or something has been missing
and now is returned to me”
-Sarah A. Elliot (These Is My Words)

I have named the star Jack’s Star. It is beautiful and bright and gives me joy when it is here and pain when it is not, and every year as the summer approaches, I have seen it coming over the hills. I used to think that maybe someday I will learn what educated people have called it and why it is only here sometimes, but now I think it wouldn’t matter. It is Jack’s Star, and they have only to ask me and I will tell them its name. They will have to ask the star itself where it goes and why it is not content to stay.
-Sarah A. Elliot (These Is My Words)

am i the only one?

do you ever just feel like you suck? haha. dramatic i know, but i am just feeling bad about all the things i say that i really shouldnt say. i dont think i am an awful person. it's just that i have a lot to work on. especially when it comes to the things i say. i am a little outspoken and have learned many hard lessons about watching the things that come out of my mouth. sometimes i just say too much. it is something that i have really seen about myself this summer. that i just need to be kinder and not so sarcastic. i need to stop with the bad language. i need to not get so worked up over things and just run my mouth off about a situation that is hurting or bugging me. i know sometimes you just need to vent things but i feel like i do it to much. and i express my opinions a little too freely. soooo here is my goal. i know that im not going to change the fact that i like to express my opinions, i just want to be kinder about it. and be a better example to those around me. and not let things bug or get to me so much. and be someone that i am proud of. so i am going to really keep this in mind this coming school year. i just want to be a better person. sometimes i feel like i am never going to get better. but that is just not a good attitude to have. im going to be a better friend, sister, student, and daughter. so if you ever hear me complaining remind me to change my attitude! alright well that is my rant for the day.

on a lighter note.... I MOVE BACK TO LOGAN ON THE 25th!!! i am really excited! i have missed everyone so much. and i am just ready for school to start. it will be a busy year but i am ready. bring.it.on!! i cant wait to see what it going to happen. the change i can feel in the air is almost tangible! i can lick it up. eww i am sorry that was incredibly disgusting. too late..

oh and it is my half birthday today!! presents welcome! ahhh i will be 20 in six months. that truly freaks me out.

anyways... i just really love everyone and i feel so much better. so thank you blog for letting me get some things out. and as always let me add some pics so this is funner to look at (more fun? i am supposed to be an english major. oh well)


Ready for some Harry Potter. One of the most emotional movies I have seen. A great ending to a great set of movies.


Fun times in Heber!!


HP and Voldy face off. I love Tiff!


On one of Lexi's horses. So much fun! I want to marry a cowboy.

for chandler

this post is for my best girl chandler daniels because the other day she got mad at me that I never blog...
so here are some things i have been up to this summer because really i know everyone is DYING to know.

work work work work. i have two jobs. sorenson communications and studio cove. it has been a little rough working so much and being an adult. but it had to happen sometime right?

i have seen some movies.

i went on a hike one time haha.

been going on runs.

went to the parachute concert. it was free. and they sang kiss me slowly. ahhh how i love that song. and it would be cool if a handsome boy would kiss me slowly (preferably against a wall. or a car.) anyone who has seen my ravishing demonstration understands. haha that is probably not something i should put on my blog.. sorry.

harry potter is coming out and i am going to the midnight premier on thursday. i am heart broken. but also so excited to see it that i might burst from my skin (that was a little gross i am sorry). it is going to be amazing, i just know it.

i have been seeing a lot of my wonderful friends. we don't even really do anything cool but i always have a smashing time with them.

read a lot of books. gone to the library and bought some online. no other place in the world can calm me down like a library, and at the same time give me lots of anxiety because i dont know which book to read next.

been with my family a lot. we are going to jackson hole on friday and i really can't wait. i am in desperate need of a vacation.

been to a lot of farewells. basically everyone is gone now. so that is pretty sad.

the 4th of july was really fun.

i snuck into the storage room and found old letters from my mom to my dad during his mission and visa versa. they had forbidden me to read them. but i was determined. and my goodness those two love each other. they were adorable. i still have a lot to go through!

kimmee and i went through letters of her great grandparents that are over 100 years old! the way the talked back then was so eloquent. i wish we hadn't dumbed language down so much over the years. it seriously was beautiful. and to be holding paper that was around 100 years ago was really special to me. i LOVE history and old things.

i went to a bees game with channy and her cute boyfriend. it was so fun. i have seen a lot of her this summer thankfully. and i have seen mar, al, and lex a little bit. not as much as i would like to but i am just so glad we have at least seen each other!

i haven't even gone swimming yet. what is wrong with me?

jordan elsie: have you finished hp7 yet? i hope you are reading like crazy to have it done before we go on thursday.

my camera broke. i am depressed about it.

this has got to be the most random blog post in the world.

well here are some cool pictures. i hope this was enjoyable for you chan.

i hope everyone is having an amazing summer. xoxo