Finally

I went to the temple this week. I actually didn't remember about this goal at all. I need to start writing these goals in a checklist because I often forget about them throughout the week. Anyway, my relief society has decided to cut back on the monthly activities so we only have 5 per year. In between they are trying to get groups together for the temple. So I went Saturday morning. The sister that I went with is actually my ministering sister that I haven't gotten together with once yet. It was really good. I really got to know her better. I prayed for an experience in the temple. I have wanted to have some experience with my ancestors or something like people always talk about. I prayed for one. However, I did not have one like that. But one thing I did feel in the Celestial room afterward was that all was well. I don't know how else to explain it but life just felt right...you know? When I think back on Saturday I can say it was a really good day.

My friend who has been battling cancer for years passed away on Friday night. She left behind a fantastic husband and 3 daughters, ages 7-12. They were able to get special permission for their 7 year old to get baptized early so she could witness. That took place last week. She was a bright light in a sometimes dark world. She was always happy and never complained about her situation. She wore bright colors and had bright orange hair. She always saw the good in life and in people. She never gossiped. I get to look out my dining room window to see her house and think of her.

She taught music time in Primary for years and this Friday all her primary children in the ward were invited to skip school to attend her funeral so they can sing The Miracle for her. I'm grateful for my experience in the temple because she embodied that feeling. It was a really good day, month, year, life. I will miss her. We all will.

This week my goal is to make sure I take time to come closer to my Heavenly Father and my Savior. I need Them. I want to slow down and eliminate distractions. So this week, starting tomorrow:

•  I am going on a social media fast. I will not get on Facebook or Instagram at all 
• I will also turn off the TV at night by 10 pm. I have been watching tv until 1 or 2 in the morning and I'm too tired to pray or read my scriptures. So I will have plenty of time with no distractions to read and come closer to Diety.