The brave don't live forever ..the cautious do not live at all

Life is a journey of crossroads, doors and confusing junctions!! It's a journey of choice and choosing. Some of those junctions are pretty easy to navigate , the choice is simple because we already know where we are going. Other times we arrive at a set of crossroads and have no idea which way to go, we know where we want to be but the satnav has stopped working and we don't know how to get there without it!!!! Do we go left, right or straight on??!!!! In these situations instinct often kicks in and we have a desire to go a certain way but we're not sure if it's right!! It becomes a bit of a dilemma do we follow our instincts or do we sit and wait for the satnav to start working again !! Following our instincts and taking a leap of faith is difficult, it requires faith in ourselves and our own choices but in my opinion it is worth it. We often choose to ignore our instincts because we are afraid of going wrong but the truth is going wrong is ok , messing up is ok and having things not work out is ok too!!! The times when things don't quite turn out the way we wanted teach us valuable lessons and the times when things do work out show us how strong we are. Taking that leap of faith is scary but even if you end up going in the wrong direction at least you are moving and learning and growing. The longer you sit waiting for the satnav to start working again the less progress you are making!!!
The brave may not live forever but the cautious don't live at all! 


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I love to see the temple ...

"I love to see the temple, I'm going there someday, to feel the Holy Spirit to listen and to pray, for the temple is a house of God a place of love and beauty

I love to see the temple I'll go inside someday, I'll covenant  with my father To listen and obey, for the temple is a holy place where we are sealed together , as a child of God I've learned the truth, a family is forever"

I love to see the temple is one of my favourite primary songs. The temple is a holy place and a house of God and just like the song says I do love to see the temple and I have the honour and the privilege of going inside. 

Mormon temples are often seen as being secretive and mysterious, mainly because only worthy members of the church are allowed inside. The work done inside the temples is neither secretive or mysterious it is simply sacred. Some of the most important and precious work carried out in the church is done in the temples. This work itself is not a secret,as a church we happily and openly talk about our belief in families being together forever, and the important work we do for the dead in the temples. We want families to be together forever and we want people to know that they can!!! The ceremonies themselves however are sacred and are not discussed outside of the temple walls. I suppose it's a bit like your own personal prayers, when you talk to Heavenly Father and promise to do things and ask for help etc. it is very personal and is between you and him. You would not want those words and promises broadcast to world,the temple ceremonies are the same. They are personal and sacred and do not need to be discussed or put on display for all to see. 

I find being in the temple a beautiful, humbling experience. I am filled with the spirit whenever I am there. It fills my heart with peace and joy and I feel my saviour walking right beside me. The peace of the temple allows for personal prayer and contemplation and provides the perfect setting to receive personal revelation. On my most recent trip to the temple, one which was extremely special to me I was blessed with the answers I had so desperately being searching for. I have been confused as to whether the new plans I was making for my future were right and I received my answer as I sat quietly in the temple. It didn't come in the way I had expected it to but it did come. Sometimes your dreams just aren't what life has planned but what The Lord has got planned for you is even better than any dream you could have. I know that this is true. I know the church is true , I know it with all my heart , mind and soul. I know that my redeemer lives and nothing testifies of this to me more than the spirit I fell within the walls of the temple. 

I am grateful that I can be with my family forever!!! Forever families are awesome!! Being a mormon is awesome!!! 

It's beginning to look a lot like winter ....

Winter is definetly upon us now..... The nights are getting darker, the mornings are frosty and the hats and gloves have come out to play.  None of these things excite me greatly, although I do enjoy purchasing my new winter hat and coat each year! I would probably enjoy the winter weather a little bit more if it snowed but unfortunately in England all we get is rain and the occasional burst of slushy snow... Everyone knows you can't make a snowman with slushy snow! I do however find part of the winter season exciting..... Winter means CHRISTMAS!!! 

Some people feel that the C word should not be mentioned or even thought about until December. I however, do not share that thought!!! I believe that'd once Halloween is out of the way the Christmas festivities can officially commence. I don't put my Christmas tree or decorations up until December but I do use November to prepare for the big day and to build up the excitement!!! As soon as November hits I start making gifts, wrapping gifts, planning my Christmas baking , playing Christmas music and making decorations!! I love the feeling that Christmas brings and I like to have that feeling with me for as long as possible. 

I also use November to think about my saviour and all he has done for me. As I ponder his birth I think about what a precious and priceless gift he was not just to me but to the world. 

There doesn't really need to be a particular time we can give gifts to others. We can give any time of the year but If we ever did need some inspiration to give and maybe a little push Christmas offers the perfect opportunity!! A gift doesn't have to be big or expensive, it doesn't even have to cost money!! A cute note or card to make someone smile does wonders for the soul!!! 

This year I have decided to spread smiles and Christmas cheer to those around me in whatever ways I can!! This year my Christmas will be more about giving and less about receiving!!! 

Epilepsy .... A part of me

During the three years since I was diagnosed with epilepsy I have come to terms with it somewhat and have adjusted to the changes that such a diagnoses brings. I am used to the feelings of déjà vu and I am used to losing parts of my day. I am now used to the twitches and headaches that accompany epilepsy and I have adapted my thinking to recognise potential dangers. I don't go out on my own if I don't feel well and I wear a medical alert band.

While I wouldn't choose to have epilepsy I refuse to let it control my life. Epilepsy has just become a part of me. Unfortunately sometimes other people don't think like that. Some people think that having epilepsy means you are damaged. That isn't true.

My name is Jade I am 25 years old, I have dark hair and green eyes. I live by the sea but I dislike sand and the way it feels on my toes. I love superheroes and comic books so I guess you could say I am a bit of a geek. I was born in the summer and that might be why I love the sun so much. I hate the cold. I have some great friends and sometimes I laugh with them so much that my sides hurt. I am a mormon and I go to church every Sunday. I am clumsy and would make a rubbish ballerina. I get upset when I watch sad movies and I love my cat. I have had my heart broken and I have lost people I love. I have a huge dislike of bullies and I have cried tears over unkind words that have been spoken. My hair straightener is one of my favourite possessions and I am afraid of the dark.I am an individual just like you. I have my own personality and my own quirks just like you. One of my differences is that I have epilepsy. You can not see my illness but that does not mean it isn't there. It affects my life and the way I live it but it doesn't change who I am.I am not damaged, broken or weak. I am just me. I am unique.