Humbled...

So remember in my last post how I complained about driving for three days...well after 20 hours of driving (nearly 11:00 p.m.) we found ourselves driving through the place where we would celebrate our (belated) anniversary, the beautiful little Nauvoo, IL. I looked exhaustedly at the cute old buildings, and as we rounded the corner there it was. The temple was glowing and I was shocked at the beauty and the size which no picture could do justice. I felt completely and absolutely humbled.
A distance that took me 20 hours in pleasant air conditioning, with stops for food and restrooms at my convenience was suddenly NOTHING to complain about. There the temple stood, as if it was always there, as if it had never been destroyed. I imagined the feat it must have been without the current resources to construct such a magnificent structure, and I imagined what it must have felt like to leave it all behind. To walk the distance I just drove...even though it was late, I didn't want to leave. It was incredible to see all of the homesteads, and shops, but the best part was the spirit there.
I know the Prophet Joseph Smith is a true prophet of God. I know he sacrificed everything he had, even his life, to bring forth the true word of a loving Heavenly Father. I feel so blessed to be a Latter Day Saint, and I feel honored to be a part of the everlasting gospel men and women sacrificed, lived, and died for....
Humbled.

Diving Into Summer Head First

I wish I could say now that we're all sweated out from finals that we could take a breather...but a three day, 2,030 mile drive will have to do. We are off on another adventure. In the battle of east vs. west coast...looks like we are going to Charlotte, NC.
I am glad Marsh and I are best friends, cause that is a loooooong time to be sitting it a car. I am feeling guilty for blogging right now, because in a matter of a few days MUCH is happening, and it all revolves around me not being a lazy girl and getting busy!
First of all...Sunday is not just mothers day, it's our one year anniversary! This has been the speediest year of my LIFE. I am still left to wonder why people always warned me that after the first few months being married gets really really hard. If this is hard...then we need to re-define the word. I suppose being married to a person who ADORES me, is entirely selfless, works harder than anyone I have ever known, and lightens the load of every trial I face makes it pretty hard for any negativity to creep it's way in...being married to someone who only makes you want to be the best person for them, well that's been a blessing too!
It just seems like Marshall is only getting better and better at being a husband. For instance, that one time in the month that I despise...well Marshall always knows it's coming, and he always comes home with piles of chocolate (ammo). What a smart fella!
Anyways, there was my Ode' To Marshall and all of his wonderfulness...Next this summer is going to be insane because I have to get all my applications ready for the ELED/SPED program here at USU which is EXTREMELY competitive...funny how hard I will have to work to become a teacher to get paid just about the lowest salary...that's a conversation for another day.
Marshall is going to manage a team of about 15 people this summer doing sales!!! I know he will do fabulous, I just don't know if I can keep up with that kid sometimes is all.
ANYWAYS...sorry for all the rambling, but I guess I'll just conclude with saying, if you want a vacation this summer, come out to the east! We have a way too big apartment, and no furniture, so there will be plenty of room for you!