I wanted to go to Portland for spring break this year. Not that Portland is the most exciting place in the world at spring break, but I'm starting to feel anxious about getting things started for the next chapter of my life. As it ended up I wasn't able to go. How boring to have to spend spring break at home doing nothing! So I took a road trip. Saturday afternoon I packed up my car, said bye to the fam, and took off for Sun Valley, Idaho. I didn't really have a plan or anything. I'd never been to Sun Valley besides just driving through on the way to other places, so I figured it was time to check it out. It was gorgeous there! Sunny and mild, great for me... not so great for all the skiers that were there for spring break. I found a little hotel right off the highway in Hailey (I'm pretty sure I was the only person staying there!) went to Albertsons to stock up on food for Sunday, and relaxed in the hot tub. The next morning I went to church in Hailey. The ward was so friendly, about four people came up to me hoping I was new to the ward. LOL! In Sunday School we talked about the pioneers, how they tried to sell their belongings before they made the long journey west to Salt Lake. Many were unsuccessful and ended up just leaving everything behind, having nothing but the clothes on their back, and in some instances not even those! It's hard to even imagine the sacrifices those early members of the church had to make! We talked about why those members were able to leave so much behind to venture out into the unknown, they had faith that God would take care of them because they were doing what God wanted them to do. As I sat there listening to the lesson I began to compare myself to those early saints. Not that I will be facing anything like they had to, but I too am venturing out into the unknown. You have no idea how hard the decision to leave Idaho Falls has been for me. I love it here! I love my job, I love being so close to my family, I love almost everything about this place! I feel like I'm crazy! But then again...I know it's the right thing to do. As I listened to the lesson a favorite scripture came to my mind, 3rd Nephi 13:30-34 - seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these thing shall be added unto you. Yes it is going to be so hard to leave everything behind, but I have faith that I'm doing what I'm supposed to be doing, and because of that, things will work out in the end. This spring break was great! I certainly didn't do much, but it helped me remember why I do the crazy things I do sometimes.
2 comments:
That sounds like fun Jenn! It is scary going somewhere new but we are so excited for you! It's amazing to think of the pioneers and all of the many sacrifices they made. So many of them had to leave family and friends behind and put their faith in Heavenly Father that He would take care of them. It's sad to learn about how many of them lost their lives along the way. I can't imagine facing the type of trials that faced. Just another good reminder to count our many blessings!
Wow! You are brave and adventurous (and I can't spell!). I love Sun Valley and I love those Sunday School lessons where you really feel like you learned something that helps you to grow. By the way, will you take me to Portland when you decide to go (I'm serious)
? I love it there!!
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