Well, it's been a sad summer for blogging with the battery charger for our camera gone missing. We finally ordered a new one and now can take pictures again. My sister was telling me about a blog called Nie Nie's Dialogues. What an amazing story. She's so inspirational! I stopped blogging in part, because of the missing battery charger, (where's the fun without pics?) but mostly it was an excuse to stop. I struggle with writing. I want so badly to be witty, inspirational, authentic in my writing, but alas, that is not my gift. I FEEL so much. But when it comes out in words it often feels empty and strained. I remember when I was 17 sitting in a rain storm and being so overcome with the beauty of it all that I tried to write a poem. I would post it here if I knew where it was just for laughs. So, as I contemplated the end of my blogging career, the thought came to me, practice makes perfect. And, while my story isn't what some would consider amazing... it's still my story... and it deserves to be told. A very big part of my story is my amazing J. We met in the MTC. As cheesy as this sounds, I fell in love with his incredible spirit. I knew then that he would be a powerful tool in the Lord's hands. We've been married for a little over 8 years now. Jamis was called as the first counselor in our Bishopric. His first meeting on a typical Sunday morning starts at 6:00 am. Then he has meetings up until church starts at 9:00, then the 3 hour block, then usually 2 hours after church. That's 8 hours on Sundays! I'm not writing this to complain, but to thank him. I know it's early in this calling. But, not once has he groaned, or complained about the early mornings. He kisses me goodbye (5:45 am) and I get to roll over and go back to sleep. He puts in long ours at work, helps Dad with horses and hauling hay, and still manages to fill my life with love. He is a man of integrity, honesty. He is a great man. He is part of my story. I love you J.