Fear or Faith?

This is a short one:
6 destructive D's

We get wheat we focus on

Are you letting doubt and fear to control you?

We CAN learn to change our attitude

Doubt- It is NOT a principle of the gospel
Discouragement - Comes from missed expectations
Distraction- it elliminates the very focus the eye of faith requires
Diligence- reduced commitment to renain true and faithful to carry on despite hardship
Disappointment- part of life but it need not lead to doubt , discouragement, distraction and lack of diligence- if not reversed this path leads to:
Disobedience- which undermines the very basis of faith and the result is
Disbelief - when we choose to harden our heart and be past feeling.

Don't Doubt

This talk from elder Holland is amazing.

Cast not away thy confidence

Doubt is NOT a principle of the gospel- it is fear driven.

This talk is quite profound- can give insight about other topics but he says something about doubt that I love

Come, Join us

College boys suck

Yes, yes they do. Well boys in general are just way less mature than girls and so there is a gap that I'm not sure if ever, catches up to us! What ever happened that you don't want to call and tell me about so this is why you are reading this- just know it will be ok. This really is just the beginning of SO many different boys you will meet.
The best advise I have for this- PRAY FOR YOUR FUTURE HUSBAND.
If you are praying for him you will keep a good perspective.
The boys in the meantime are just fillers. ;)

College boys Rock

So you're having fun with all the different boys?!!! Going on group dates I'm sure ;)
Maybe you found a guy you want to date exclusively- here is my advise........ Let me meet him first. Just kidding.

Don't forget first and foremost that you are a daughter of God and any boy who wants to date you better treat you as such. Remember that you have been valiant in keeping your morals high and even though you may feel it's only because you didnt date much in high school- you have established a self respect and confidence in this area more than you will realize if you choose to compromise your.  Morals. It leaves you only feeling satisfied for the moment and immediately follows with sorrow and sadness and guilt.

Never, Never, Never lower your standards- it's not worth it and with my observations- those who stay true to themselves and their covenants are blessed so greatly it's very recognizable in the lives they live- the blessings that come to them both spiritually and temporally are worth it.

Ok- so have fun with the fun college boys that rock but don't let them rock your body! Lol

Our future is shaped by our past, so be very careful what you do in your past!

https://www.lds.org/ensign/1972/07/why-stay-morally-clean?lang=eng

College boys suck

Yes, yes they do. Well boys in general are just way less mature than girls and so there is a gap that I'm not sure if ever, catches up to us! What ever happened that you don't want to call and tell me about so this is why you are reading this- just know it will be ok. This really is just the beginning of SO many different boys you will meet.
The best advise I have for this- PRAY FOR YOUR FUTURE HUSBAND.
If you are praying for him you will keep a good perspective.
The boys in the meantime are just fillers. ;)

Not homesick just miss mom

Know that I miss you too.

Homesick

You can't come home so just get over it.

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Ok, Ok, I'm sorry- you still can't come home but I am hugging you right now in my mind and giving you mommy kisses,  patting your bumm bumm and telling you I love you.

Now think of a time when I really pissed you off................. Got it? Feel better? Lol

If you feel like you cant call me right now- it's ok. Hopefully something you read here will help.
I have every bit of faith in you. You told me once that you will get homesick because you might want that refuge you feel here or the rest from the cares of the world and knowing that Im there to take care of the bog things. You might be feeling homesick because of other reasons you didnt expect but what ever you are missing right now.....know that we miss you too but are so happy for you in this wonderful adventure, growing, learning and strengthening period in your life.
Remember you are capable of doing and accomplishing all that is laid before you. I have never doubted that in you and dont you doubt that in yourself either.

Being homesick is a reminder of just how much you love your family! It's a way to let you know that you grew up in love and security both physically and spiritually. You are so blessed to be homesick!

Know that I love you and miss you dearly. Youre my rock but this is your time to spread your wings and seek your path in life. I am always with you baby girl. You got this!!

xoxo
mom

Don't even think about getting married

Unless you are 25 and you have dated someone for a year we are not having this conversation.

Second College Date!!!!

Still better be group dating!!

First College Date!!!

Well I hope you have called to let me know you're gong on your first college date!! But maybe you haven't because you dont want to hear me say..... IT BETTER BE A GROUP DATE!!!!!

A date is a planned activity that allows a young man and a young woman to get to know each other better. In cultures where dating is acceptable, it can help you learn and practice social skills, develop friendships, have wholesome fun, and eventually find an eternal companion.

You should not date until you are at least 16 years old. When you begin dating, go with one or more additional couples. Avoid going on frequent dates with the same person. Developing serious relationships too early in life can limit the number of other people you meet and can perhaps lead to immorality. Invite your parents to become acquainted with those you date.

Choose to date only those who have high moral standards and in whose company you can maintain your standards. Remember that a young man and a young woman on a date are responsible to protect each other’s honor and virtue.

What can I do to be a righteous influence on those I date?

Sleep? Or go to Class?

Well I guess the easiest way to help you decide this one is........ You're the one paying for college so do what you want. Lol

Maybe you need to go to bed earlier- do you need some earplugs to help with roomate noise? If you get into the habit of misssing class it will get the best of you!

D&C 88 : 124


Ok now for the mom things to ask Are you drinking enough water and eating enough protein? Have you kept up your work outs- exercising daily does make a difference with energy. I know its cold there in the winter but you have to get your routine back if you're off it.
Make sure you are eating protein in the morning and when you feel yourself dip during the day eat some nuts and seeds.

Now get to class!

Xoxox

Nose hairs frozen?

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The best way to help is keep a scarf over your face when outside! I cant believe you're living in this cold weather!! I am sure you are hating it but just remember,,,, you cant come home lol
No really though.

Damn Ice

You fell?! Hahahahaha
Ok so it's cold, beyond cold it's hell frozen over. This too shall pass and you will soon be basking in the sun.

Ok here are some "ice breaker" questions when you find yourself in that silence kills everything situation.

• If there’s an exception to every rule, is there an exception to that rule?
• Why do dogs like the smell of other dogs’ butts?
• How much deeper do you think the ocean would be if sponges didn’tgrow in it?
• How far east can you go before you’re heading west?
• Can a short person “talk down” to a taller person?
• Would you rather be a giant rodent or a tiny elephant?
• If you were to name one piece of clothing that describes you, what would you say?
• If you had to eat a worm, how would you cook it?
• How fast do hotcakes sell?
• What makes the world go round?
• What do people of China call their good plates?
• If you were a fish, what kind of fish would you be?
• How late is late?
• If you had your human body, but the head of an animal, what animal would you pick?
• If you were a vegetable, what vegetable would you be?
• If you were an animal, what would you be

Here are some more

College classes are NOT high school classes

Feelig Insecure?

I know this is something you have struggled with and that no matter what i say youre gong to say that I have to say that because Im your mother. Well maybe you will listen to what others have to say
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Don't Doubt Yourself

Remember doubt is one of the tools satan uses to lead you away. You might be doubting your major- you might be feeling like you aren't smart enough for nursing program. Maybe you are doubting your incredible beauty or likability. McKenna Marcell......stop doubting yourself.

Ok now I am going to say the exact opposite.. it's ok to doubt yourself. Why you ask? Well Im talking about the doubt that comes with just being human. We have been warned in the scriptures to not put our faith in the arm of flesh but the arm of God. Sometimes you might be feeling doubt about something because you're not involving Heavenly Father in your decisions or your worries.
The only way to overcome doubt is to find your faith.

I know that when I didn't see how in the world Heavenly Father could possibly find a way to help me in a situation, or when i doubted that He was even listening to me....I know that He really was listening and he always had a way for me.

The biggest blessing of staying true to your covenants is that you can have faith in Gods promises to you. He's not gong anywhere boo- Just talk to Him.

Love you and I know you're amazing and capable and being streatched is a GOOD thing!!

Weird Roomate?

So. You've finally discovered who the weird roomate is huh? Lol- Well, bless her heart.
Ok- so really though, how in the world are you going to deal with her for a whole semester? Spend longer hours in the library? Hang out in the apartment next door? Run away? Ha

First of is she weird or certifiably insane? If it's the latter of the two then run! But if she's just weird then this is doable. You can do weird- you hadn't forgotten about Jackson right?! I mean come on who in the world farts as much as that kid right? That's weird. And Jaron- the kid will most likely kill someone with his dragon breath before he turns 16!! I'm like the weirdest of them all and fall asleep in the most awkward positions known to man. Your dad....enough said. BraeLynn has that weird habit of  smelling everything, like every piece of paper she touches! Oh wait- That's YOU!! So I guess we are all a little weird in our own way and what's weird to one person is normal to another.

So embrace your own weird and maybe learn to look past the weird roomate. Or just eat dinner in the library ;)

Love mama

Xoxo

Ps. Is it weird that I typed this post on the toilet?

First Night Alone

It's your first night alone in your very own apartment- well you and five other girls,  in your very own bed- well ok it's not really yours, in your very own room- well ok you're actually sharing a room. HAHAHA- See things aren't that much different! 

Ok, ok. You're away from your family for the very first time and it's not just a vacation. Scary with a dash of excitement or excited with a dash of scary- either way this is different right?!

Have you done something the the room to make it more like home? Maybe put up a poster with a quote we have had up here at home. " WE CAN DO HARD THINGS" !

Maybe you are laying there in your bed wondering what the heck you just got yourself into.....are you really ready for this, can you do it, are you prepared enough, will classes be too hard, will you get a first college date soon? So many new questions and worries and just breath!

McKenna- You ARE doing it- you've arrived!! You are more than capable and a you have been given everything you need to succeed in this venture. It's already in you. 

Best advise for this first night alone? Jump up and down  on the bed and scream "I'm in college, I'm in college" over and over!!

Welcome to the first night of the greatest adventure ever!! You got this Boo.

Love mama

PS I'm sjumping up and down on my bed screaming "she's in college, she's in college"  lol

 Xoxo