Dream Big

 11/19/22

    This week was challenging for me as my Dad is in the hospital and we had to travel to Ky, 600 miles, to come be with him.  I have been trying to complete my online degree since 2006 and life has a funny way of throwing us off course sometimes.  With that being said, I am grateful for technology and the ability to have access to so much learning.  This class has given me the drive I have needed to persevere and push through the challenges but not without my Savior of course.

    Sitting in the hospital with my Father this week, I pondered his life.  Talking with him and watching him lay there bedbound and not able to ride his Harley, come home for Thanksgiving, spending more time with family, and many other dreams I know he wished he had more time for, really broke my heart.  Time is something we think we have so much of until we don't.  However, I find peace in knowing the good things my Dad has done in his life and this gives me hope and determination to carry on his legacy in not wasting any more time with my life, by being a "doer" and not just a "sayer".  The Challenge to become by Elder Oaks inspired me to reevaluate my life.  I have had so many dreams, but have not always been a "finisher".  I often allow "life" to push me around and give up to easily.  I know that I am where Heavenly Father wants me to be and needs me to be at this time.  Even though I am an emotional wreck right now, he has sustained me with strength and will to continue my lessons and balance it with the time I have left with my Daddy.  I pray that I will forever cherish this time with him and be able to make him proud even if he is on the other side of the veil.  I know that Heavenly Father will greet him and teach him all he needs to learn to find peace if he will but ask.

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