So it's noon, day after the election, and today has already been an interesting day..
Now, keep in mind this in no way is meant to be a "hateful" post about our President.
I respect Obama, and I hope he'll do what's best for our country.
This is just a short story, on how I had a change of heart.
Last night I was, as many were, disappointed by the results of the election.
I'll admit, I was even angry.
As wrong as it was for me to feel that way, thoughts like this went through my head..
I remember asking over and over in a less then kind voice,
"How could Americans be so ignorant?"
Basically I came to the conclusion (embarrassing as it is to admit..) that our nation is doomed, and I better start a food storage, maybe consider moving out of the country, and probably just forget about classes next semester because we can forget about any hope of having a career after school.
While I was caught up in my own ridiculous thoughts, Jon listened patiently to my little rants and didn't say much.
I couldn't figure out WHY he wasn't as put out about it as I was..
So I asked.
His response,
"The church is still true. Nothing about God's plan for us has changed. We can't control what's happened. I mean, it could have been great for America to have a priesthood holder in the White House... But we are forgetting God still cares about us. He hasn't forgotten us, and as we look to Him, we will always have a reason to hope."
Now, there's a wise answer..
How lucky I am to be married to someone who loves me enough to not agree with me on everything.
However, despite his answer, I was in no state to believe we were gonna be OK.
Which, looking back, is not something I'm proud of.
But we went and got ice cream to get our mind off of it.
Mmmmm
Mmmmm
Well, mostly to get MY mind off of it. Also I was starving.. Being that disappointed can take a lot of energy out of ya..
Guess what?
This morning, I woke up to my alarm, the sun had started to rise a little..
and I realized
The world hadn't ended.
Life was going on.
It's STILL going on.. As we speak!
I still get to finish up my degree, I get to celebrate the upcoming holidays with the love of my life, we both have great jobs that aren't going to go away, Jon will still apply to med school next year, we will continue to be surrounded by loving family and friends, and we will still serve our community and live everyday knowing what it means to be an American.
While (depending on how things go) our nation as a whole may suffer, the things that matter to me most will always be there.
Including this guy :)
And these amazing people
And I can always find peace here..
Today, I have been blessed with a new perspective.
Because of that I will pray for President Obama, and continue to live my life in a way that reflects my commitment to the gospel, my family, and my country.
As I was reading in D&C this morning, I came across a good reminder of our responsibility here on earth:
"Behold, verily I say unto you, for this cause I have sent you—that you might be obedient, and that your hearts might be prepared to bear testimony of the things which are to come;
And also that you might be honored in laying the foundation, and in bearing record of the land upon which the Zion of God shall stand;
And let them also return, preaching the gospel by the way, bearing record of the things which are revealed unto them.
For, verily, the sound must go forth from this place into all the world, and unto the uttermost parts of the earth—the gospel must be preached unto every creature, with signs following them that believe.
And behold the Son of Man cometh.
Amen."
May we all keep in mind our responsibility to preach the hope and joy that comes from the gospel, and love one another as we remember the one who loved and died for all, our savior Jesus Christ.
Happy November 7th!