I'm Alive

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2011

✔ I’m Alive

Eric and I are in Mexico with Blake; it’s been nice to have him back. I have asked him a zillion questions about his mission, the people, spiritual experiences, and how he feels being at home. Tonight, I went for a run on the beach. I was listening to music and trying to concentrate on getting my speed up, but my mind kept wandering off, and I found myself thinking about how much I had been blessed. I had check marks in my head every day for things that needed to be done, or I checked off the things I am grateful for. Just as I was thinking about how much the Lord has blessed me,
 I checked off in my head
*BE ALIVE WHEN BLAKE COMES HOME ✔
*BE HAPPY ✔
I looked up in the sky, and in perfect formation were birds forming a check mark; I smiled big and stared at them until they passed. Still not believing what I had just seen, I turned around, looked up, and saw nothing but blue skies...where were the birds? They were nowhere to be found. Within seconds they were gone; at that very moment, I knew that Heavenly Father was giving me a sign. He confirmed that He lives, hears me, and answers my prayers. My goal and prayer have always been to be alive and be happy when Blake gets home; I can honestly say I can check those 2 off my list. It’s so surreal to have him at home. So much has happened in 2 years, not only in my life but especially in Blake’s. I can see the tenderness in his eyes; he is so compassionate and sincere; having a new missionary home is like bringing home a new baby--so much to learn, and I want to soak it all up while I can.