So, let's throw it back to August. We went on a really fun trip with the Kundis Klan to St. George. We rented a house for 4 days that had an amazing pool in the backyard. We spent a lot of time there:) Honestly, I think some of the greatest vacations don't have to be extravagant.. If you have your family, food, and the warm sun you are bound to have an amazing time. I really bonded with my family on this trip! We played night volleyball in the pool with all the siblings. We laughed until we cried, and seriously had the greatest time. I also loved spending time with my niece and nephews. They are seriously the cutest, I love them so much! We got to see a tuachan show and it was amazing! I had never been to one before so it was cool for me. We saw the little mermaid. I had a great time and I am glad we got to go!!
We sent my brother Josh on his mission on September 17th. That day was probably one of the hardest days our family has gone through. Honestly, that day is still fresh in my mind so i'd rather not focus on it:) What I will focus on though is that he seems to be doing well. Very homesick, but he makes a great missionary. When he gave his farewell talk, we had many members in the ward who said his talk sounded like it was his homecoming talk, because he spoke so intelligently. He was made a zone leader the second day in the mtc. He recently had 4 investigators at church, and we often get texts/emails from investigators and members telling us how great of a missionary he is. I miss him, a lot. I just pray that thew homesickness won't take over for him, and that he remembers that 2 years is minimal compared to the eternity he will spend with his family.
I recently started selling Mary Kay, and it has been fun so far! I have a co-worker named Angie who helped me get started. She is very kind to me, and is a wonderful friend. Selling Mary Kay hasn't been as easy as I thought, it takes a lot of work, but I enjoy it when I have the time. I will say I enjoy other things quite a bit more (making my crafts, spending time with gar) but MK is a great way to make some extra money.
Gar turned 24 on October 17th! He got a shotgun. He loves it. We went to a shooting range with his mom, dad, and brother to try it out. It was really fun! It was my first time shooting a shotgun, and it was... scary. haha. There was quite the kick in his gun. I am glad he found something he really enjoys doing. We had a little party with his family and carved pumpkins and had his favorite lasagna. I made the traditional Kundis birthday cake that nana started.. I have to say I was pretty nervous about making them, but was pleasantly surprised when they turned out really well!! Haha.
Over the past few months, I grown SO close to my Heavenly Father. I've made a lot of mistakes in my life, i'm not perfect, I screw up, I mess up, and then I screw up again. But one thing I am eternally grateful for is the atonement, that I can be forgiven, that I can move on from my mistakes, and keep trying, and most likely fail again, but try even harder the next time around. I think a lot of people in this world have the misconception that you have to be a perfect person to have the gospel in your life. When in reality, it is completely opposite! God didn't send us to earth to be perfect, he sent us here to make mistakes, to be tested, to repent, and return to him. What a blessing the atonement is! I am really going to start trying a little harder, to be a little better. Attend my church meetings, do my visiting teaching, pay my tithing, obey the words of the prophet, because I have seen the blessings that come from them, and they change your life for the better!
"The Savior can wipe away our tears of regret and remove the burden of our sins. His atonement allows us to leave the past behind and move forward with clean hands, a pure heart, and... become better". -President Dieter F. Uchtdorf. The Church is true!!
I LOVE my husband with my whole heart, he is my rock. He loves me despite my flaws. I am lucky to spend eternity with him, to have a family with him someday (hopefully sooner then later!!) and grow old with him! I have the greatest husband!
Have a great day everyone!
