Well... It's been a while, but I have some new things in my life that I decided to share! It's crazy to think that January has already ended. What a month it's been. So today, I'd like to share the events that rocked my world a bit.
#1:
From September to December, there was a boy who I really liked. We were dating and I was extremely happy about everything going on in my life. On January 1st, it came to an abrupt end. Here's what I've got to say about this experience: it was great. In high school, I never dated anyone, and to be honest, it never bothered me. I got to college and still didn't expect to date anyone, especially because I still have a lot more schooling to do. Then, Allen happened. I didn't expect it and I never imagined that something as simple as having someone who truly cares so much about you could make me so happy. This last month was really hard for me because of the end of this relationship and mostly because it was my first one. It hurt and I was upset and I was holding on to any string that I could.
On Monday, he sent me a letter that I had asked for. It was a hard letter to read, but it was exactly what I needed. I needed closure, and that's what he gave me. From the moment that I accepted the things written in that letter, my outlook completely changed. I can see him now as a friend, and one of my best friends at that, and I'm so much happier with the knowledge that that may be all we ever will be.
#2:
One of the many things that Allen helped me to do was become more involved in the church. He answered my questions, helped me to start praying again, and encouraged me to read the Book of Mormon from cover to cover. This last month, I made it further than I have ever before read, and last week, I finished. This book has brought so much joy to my life and a much stronger testimony in the gospel of Jesus Christ. For that, I will always be grateful.
#3:
My older sister called me a few weeks ago with some bombshell news: she is serving a mission. I am beyond proud of her! This is something that "rocked my world" for two reasons. The first is the fact that she will be leaving for 1 1/2 years. WUT. The second is that this is something that I have been contemplating for many months now. Every time I feel prompted to serve a mission, I feel as though I get yet another sign. My biggest problem is that I don't know if I want to serve. It's scary to think about myself dropping everything for 18 months, and I know it's not really that long, but it's still scary.
It's been a crazy new year, and only two months have gone by, but think about it: two months have already gone by. I am excited and terrified to see what else this new year brings for me and my family. And always, I know there will be something new.
Diana Laura Peck
On Monday, he sent me a letter that I had asked for. It was a hard letter to read, but it was exactly what I needed. I needed closure, and that's what he gave me. From the moment that I accepted the things written in that letter, my outlook completely changed. I can see him now as a friend, and one of my best friends at that, and I'm so much happier with the knowledge that that may be all we ever will be.
#2:
One of the many things that Allen helped me to do was become more involved in the church. He answered my questions, helped me to start praying again, and encouraged me to read the Book of Mormon from cover to cover. This last month, I made it further than I have ever before read, and last week, I finished. This book has brought so much joy to my life and a much stronger testimony in the gospel of Jesus Christ. For that, I will always be grateful.
#3:
My older sister called me a few weeks ago with some bombshell news: she is serving a mission. I am beyond proud of her! This is something that "rocked my world" for two reasons. The first is the fact that she will be leaving for 1 1/2 years. WUT. The second is that this is something that I have been contemplating for many months now. Every time I feel prompted to serve a mission, I feel as though I get yet another sign. My biggest problem is that I don't know if I want to serve. It's scary to think about myself dropping everything for 18 months, and I know it's not really that long, but it's still scary.
It's been a crazy new year, and only two months have gone by, but think about it: two months have already gone by. I am excited and terrified to see what else this new year brings for me and my family. And always, I know there will be something new.
Diana Laura Peck
