our beautiful world.

i am a gospel doctrine teacher in my ward up here at school. i taught the creation lesson last sunday and found, once again, that the lesson was mainly for me. preparing for the lesson i was overcome with the time, thought and love our heavenly father put into the creation of this world. everything is perfect. so fitting and purposeful to help us to grow, learn and love here on this earth. living here in provo has opened my eyes to the beauty that surrounds us on a daily basis. one thing i do miss in idaho is the plain beauty of a farming town. i miss going outside and finding, within walking distance, a place where i can whip out my camera or notebook and just be inspired for literally hours. the expansive fields and simplicity of rexburg has always touched me. now in provo i find a different form of what i've always seen, always loved. this picture was taken while i was up in the canyon right after the first snow of this winter. how can one not love provo with the mountains hugging you in, the trees looming over head in such a way that you can't help but look up and smile. whether filled with leaves or bare and gasping out above the road those giants hold years and years of stories. of precious, unforgettable moments of past and present occupants of this town. i feel silly but after living here for five months i will still find myself on the verge of tears merely looking around. thank the heavens for such a wonderful world. for such a beautiful place to call our own. if there is one thing i could ask those who aren't sure they believe in god i would like to ask them if they ever open their eyes and look around. gods hand is everywhere. if we but look.

i know this

because i am blessed.