Blessings

Mormon Messages: In the Spirit of Thanksgiving

(this one is my very favorite!)

Blessing: a favor or gift bestowed by God, thereby bringing happiness

I believe we are all children of God. I believe that He loves us more than we can comprehend. I believe that He does sincerely listen to our prayers, and want the best for us. I believe that He truly will give us what we really need, if we just ask. I believe that the Lord has a higher, more beautiful plan for each one of us that we could imagine. I believe that it is possible to be frustrated with life, but that the Lord can help ease our burdens and pain. 

We are as blessed as we choose to recognize. There are more wonderful things around us than we can comprehend... as long as we choose to see them that way.

Mormon Messages: Thanksgiving Daily

I have a lot of things to be grateful for. 

Prayer, family, sight, this earth, angels, dogs, friends, the elements, the gospel, the ability to learn, bare-feet, green grass, dandelions, laughter, trucks, sounds, smells, rain, sunshine, clouds, calluses, snow, wind, leaves, trees, mountains, bodies of water, animals, a bed, apples, hot tamales, smiles, wildflowers, fields, hugs, thunder, lightning, books, country music, bluegrass, bicycles, plants, hands, feet, health, happiness, strength, chocolate, a place to live, an alarm clock, the ability to change, the ability to choose, the ability to be, trials, opportunities, the future.

I'm grateful for life. I'm grateful to be me.


<3 MK

These days...

This semester Diamond Rio came to BYU-Idaho!! Ryan, Kim, Jenny, and I were able to go. It was so fun to see a group that we have loved growing up. They were amazing...

Side note: Apparently people don't dance and go crazy at concerts in Rexburg, Idaho... it was a bit odd to me. It felt almost as though the audience seemed too unenthusiastic and borderline rude. Don't worry though, Kim, Jenny, and I danced our little hearts out all by ourselves.

I was able to go do the Race for the Cure up in Boise with the Perez family. It was the best! They are such wonderful people and feel like family since I've known them practically all my life. Also, it was extra happy, because this year marks Kathy's 10th year as a survivor! So wonderful! 

I had a blast and am excited for next year. 

Basically my truck is beautiful and I can't refrain from posting about my love for it. 

Ryan and I have been having so much fun with this. We've got him running like a champ, lifted with gnarly mud tires, lined the rockers and grill, and got his new sound system installed. He is coming along quite nicely and looks stinking wonderful. I realize we are complete hicks, feel free to blame my parents. 

BIG NEWS!

In 23 days I get to see my Momma and sister.

In 25 days I get to see my little brother.

In 52 days I get to see my Daddy, my dog, and be in beautiful Alaska for an entire month!

Excited doesn't even begin to describe it. My family is really important to me. Since they are now up in Alaska, I wasn't able to go home for spring break. This is the longest I have been without them, and this homesick girl is ready for some family lovin! 

Also, I just found out my grad-plan has been approved! I am so happy I could pee! 

I should be starting my internship here in September and only have a few semesters left. I feel like I have been here forever and still have ages to go... but the end is in sight!

The happiest part about this is that Ryan and I may graduate at the same time! Oh my lands! It would be the greatest thing ever to graduate with my big brother! I am the luckiest!

Life is such a happy thing. 

It doesn't matter how many strange, crazy, sad, frustrating, or downright difficult things happen, 

it is still happy and I am grateful to living and breathing it all in.

<3 Living the Dream,

MK

PS: This is hilarious. Go ahead, let yourself laugh.

A tribute to my sister.

Dear Pretty,
Happy Birthday! I cannot believe that you are so old, but am the luckiest person alive to have you as my sister. You are such an example of strength and preserverence, my life is happier because you are in it.

When I was younger I asked Santa to bring me a sister every year for Christmas, and the winter of 2002 he finally followed through. You were definitely worth the wait! I was a little older than you are now, and was ecstatic. I want you to know that our whole family has loved you since the moment we met you. We are so blessed to have you in our family. You have made our lives so much better. I want you to know that two of the happiest moments of my life happened the day you officially became Kaitlynne Nicole Kilburn, and the day you were sealed to Momma and Daddy in the temple. I love you more than words can express. I truly believe that you were always meant to be a Kilburn, and that Heavenly Father always knew that we belonged together. You make me a better person. Your spirit and charm light up the room, and your wit and sass always keep me laughing. At 10 years old, you have already overcome more than I have in my entire life. I love you so much Katie, and I am so grateful that we are sisters forever. I hope you know how special you are.

I love you so much and am so sorry that I can't be there today to celebrate your 10th birthday with you. I hope that you have so much fun playing in Fairbanks with Momma, Daddy, and Matthew. I hope that this year turns out to be a great one. Remember to always try your best, and remember that you are always loved no matter what. I can't wait until I get to see you this summer!! I'm so excited for you to open the present I sent you, I just know that you are going to love it!

Happy happy happy birthday Katie!!
I love you!

Love, Mandy