I have never seen so much white in all my life!

I understand why they call this place a winter wonderland. All I do is wonder about who in their right mind decided Rexburg was a pleasant place to live in the winter. ;)

Just kidding, it really isn't all that bad. I have good coats and boots so I am set.

I can't believe that this semester is basically over. So much has happened in just three little months. As I was writing in my journal today I started listing the tender mercies that Heavenly Father has given me this semester. There were so many! It is crazy to look back to September and remember what I felt then compared to right now. Back then I thought I walked off the end of the earth. What was I thinking leaving Pima and my parents? How the heck was I supposed to make it all the way to December without mom and dad being next to me? Sometimes I'm still a little surprised I actually did it and that I do not dread coming back here in January. I was able to be away from my parents because I know they love me and pray for me everyday. I want to make them proud by getting a education and doing something useful with my life. The saying, "Miles apart but close art heart" is so true; with my parents as well as all my siblings and other family members.

I have loved being at school and I am so excited to be able to spend the next four years in Brigham Young University Idaho. I know the Lord blesses us when we are trying our best to follow Him and His plan for us. I know He loves each one of His children and He will never leave us helpless. I love Him and I know this gospel is true.

Have a very Merry Christmas!!