Big Easy

Big Easy. . . Wont be an Easy drive.

I am headed out tomorrow afternoon for the Big Easy. It's going to be one heck of a drive but I know it will be worth it. Just say your prayers that we will be safe driving strait for 24 hours. If you so desier one of my friends I'm going with is keeping a blog all weekend of our adventures http://www.sweettasteofvictory.blogspot.com/ so feel free to look it up and see what I'm doing.

GO UTES!

Merry Christmas!!

I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas! May we all remember the miracle that is the birth of our Savior, and the joy that was felt that night all across the world. From those in Bethlehem witnessing it first hand to those in the America's that waited with their lives in danger for the sign of his coming. It's truly a time to rejoice and remember the amazing gift the Lord and Savior have given us. I hope you all have a wonderful Holiday season. Love to you all and your families!

LOVE LOVE LOVE my Utes

Bye Ludwig!! Hope Kansas State isn't too disapointed when they realize you only were a good offensive corridnator when Brian Johnson made you look that way. . . Remember how he didn't want to sit up in the booth with you the year he red shirted? That's because he didn't want you rubbing off on him. . . best of luck. We are all pretty excited!!

JBW

I LOVE LOVE LOVE my UTES!

"A decal with the initials JBW will be displayed on the back of Utah's helmets at the bowl game in honor of Joseph B. Wirthlin, who played for Utah in the 1930s, and recently passed away. An Apostle in the Mormon Church, he was a big Ute football supporter his entire life ..." - The University of Utah Athletic Site. http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121008aab.html

I'M GOING!! I JUST FOUND OUT LAST NIGHT THAT I AM FOR SURE GOING! I'M DRIVING WITH SOME FRIENDS. IT'S GOING TO BE RIDICULOUSLY LONG BUT I DON'T CARE! I'M SO THRILLED IT'S RIDICULOUS!!! TIME TO BEAT BAMA!!!

I WANT TO GO TO THE SUGAR BOWL!!!!!

Why Why Why?!

So because we break into the BCS again we have to lose our defensive coordinator?!! UGH! I'm so bugged!! I loved Anderson! Why couldn't the Aggies freaking take Ludwig. . . Oh right they want to win games. Which they probably will now if Anderson finds a decent offensive coordinator. UGH! I hate when there are coaching changes before the post season is over! UGH I'm so bugged. . . I know I know all coaches want to be a head coach it's their career goal. And Anderson would be a great one. But seriously. . .

Thank you!

This will not be the first nor the last to praise Elder Wirthlin. I just felt inclined to post his final talk he gave this past conference. It really is one of my favorites. I think it's message is one we all struggle with and could all benefit from in our lives.

". . .every life has peaks and shadows and times when it seems that the birds don’t sing and bells don’t ring. Yet in spite of discouragement and adversity, those who are happiest seem to have a way of learning from difficult times, becoming stronger, wiser, and happier as a result."

http://lds.org/conference/talk/display/0,5232,23-1-947-9,00.html

I KNOW that if we can apply this principle in our lives we will find that although trials and adversity may hit us daily there is still a goal worth reaching.

I'm grateful for this wonderful man who has served us as an apostle for over 20 years. I still remember years ago when he was speaking at general conference and he started to shake. Elder Eyring got up and held him up so that he could finish his address. I was so touched by his determination and humility to stand before millions and share his message. . . It's been hard for me to see the presidency and the 12 change so drastically from the group I have grown up with. But those newly called have already proven to me that these men are called by the Lord. I feel so blessed to have their words so easily available to us every day.

In memory of Elder Wirthlin I encourage you all to read his final address.

Rest now Elder Wirthlin. Thank you!