Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween!!!

I hope that everyone had a fun and safe Halloween... I had fun trick o treating. It’s kind of weird being on the adult side of this holiday.... makes you realize that this really is a strange holiday ha ha. Strangers dressing up to scare each other, begging for candy and going to strangers homes and taking that candy ha ha didn't we learn when we were little not to take candy from strangers, and then on Halloween we encourage it. I love dressing up and seeing everyone in their fun costumes. It's the only time during the year, when it's ok to be fun and silly as adults. (I think that our inner child should be encouraged more often, the world would be a happier place I think)
I hope you all got scared and received lots of candy!! :)

My old house :(

I can't believe that this is only a couple blocks away from my old house... scary.
I've been feeling so bad for everyone out there. It was my home and I still have family and friends out there. I keep you all in my thoughts and prayers, I just wish there was something more that I could do. This is one of those times that I am speechless.

(p.s. I'm still waiting )

did someone say nerd?

I am a nerd and I am not afraid to admit it :) So i was curious to find out which movie nerd I was most like... and I am SpiderMan... and it's pretty right on for me. well atleast I think so. You guys will have to let me know.



You're Peter Parker, the hero with a nerdy heart. Other nerds save fake worlds in video games, but you feel a responsibility to make the real world a better place. Your dedication impresses everyone around you, but your inner nerd has no self-confidence. You forget how to speak when someone hot enters the room, and you're awkward around people you admire. Since you can't flirt to save your life, only evil villains get to hear your clever comebacks.

anything?

So after hearing that someone had received their call and learning where they where going. I was very excited (and nervous) to go to my mailbox today and there was something there, but as I looked at the label it was for someone that had lived in my apartment before me, my heart sank...I guess that I am learning patience... or as my little sister says "they are waiting for inspiration to send you to the perfect place" (waiting for inspiration? does that sound bad to you? ha ha j/k i love ya rach) I know that where ever I am asked to go, it will be where the Lord needs ME, and where I can be the most successful instrument in his hands.

Great Place...

So can anyone guess where this beautiful sunset is?

It's my favorite place.... Idaho :)

Aren't the sunset's beautiful there. I guess I am a country girl at heart (who would have guessed) ha ha ha OK... OK... I know you all did... so for all of you who teased me in High School about COWBOYS and all that jazz you were all right ha ha ha ha ha ha.

But for the moment there is another reason why I love this place and that's because of my great mom. she's been so supportive with everything that i've been through the last few years and now with my new adventure to serve the Lord quickly approaching she is completly on board. I can't forget to mention my dad because he is also a tremdous support to me. I have been blessed with such great parents who love me and who have gotten me through some rough times. they are both very excited about me Serving a Mission. although I have heard some whispers of heartbreak of me making them wait even longer for grandchildren... they are to funny (I do have siblings) ha ha ha ... I don't know maybe I was a good bet... the Lord must be teaching them patience in all things ha ha wellll it is a virtue...ha ha ha... I love it.

yup that's me (this should have been a warning sign) :P

Update...

I just wanted to let everyone know that I am still waiting and haven't received my call yet :( soooo… I am just anxiously waiting. It’s kind of stressful waiting. I LOVE surprises only IF you don’t tell me that there is a surprise. Otherwise if you tell me there is a surprise it will drive me crazy and I will find out what it is. I am sure you can picture me at Christmas time ha ha. I always found out what my presents where before Christmas day, I was a little bugger what can I say. I even remember there was one Christmas that my mom had hidden my presents really really well and I couldn’t find them, so what did I do? I secretly and carefully unwrapped my presents in the middle of the night and put them back with out being caught. Ha ha ha that makes me laugh to think about. Don’t worry it was a one time thing, I felt so bad that I never did it again. I’ve even had people try and through surprise birthday parties for me and I somehow always find out, and sometimes I don’t even try or mean to (I guess my family and friends aren’t the best at keeping secrets… but hey it’s turned into a challenge and game to try and surprise me... which is totally fine by me ha ha ha)
So what was supposed to be a 1 sentence update turned into a rambling… sorry.

Breast Cancer

I woke up this morning early to attend a “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” Event. Those of you that know me know what an advocate I am for this important cause. I’ve always wanted to do one of those 3 day breast cancer walks, but I’ve never been physically able since my accident. Today is the start to that dream though. Since my accident I’ve had to stick to in gym work outs and physical therapy, but today was my first 5k since the accident. Which I LOVED! Man I forgot how much I love these! Being out side on trails and in parks… where ever the course is, is so much better then being inside on a treadmill. And having lots of people around you during the event just pumps you up more and causes you to push yourself harder. Ok I have to admit that I wasn’t able to run this 5k, it was more of a walk-jog, but hey it’s the start to me getting back to that point where I can run them again. Man I don’t know what it is about running outside that feeds your soul, but I am addicted to it and I had forgotten what it was like. So these pictures aren’t the best of me because well it was raining and well who where’s makeup when they are doing stuff like this ha ha ha… nice excuse right ha ha ha.

I Love This!

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves "who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous?" Actually, who are you not to be? Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone, and as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.
-Nelson Mandela-

Where in the WORLD is Jennie going on her mission?

Well the time has come! ha ha I can't believe it, but my papers are in. Soooo . . . after waiting a few years to recover from the horse back riding accident and other health concerns. I am all set to go and serve the Lord. It's one thing to SAY I will go and do what the Lord wants me to. but it's another story to actually DO it. I am the first person in my family to ever serve. sooo... I have no idea what to expect. I am nervous and scared and yet I am soooo EXCITED!!
It's weird to think that I will be serving with kids that I used to baby-sit. I feel as though I am a few years behind schedule. I know that everything happens for a reason. I had that accident and those health problems to learn and grow. I also know that the Lord guides our lives. I also know that I am exactly where I am supposed to be and that is an awesome feeling. I am excited for this new experience and opportunity that I have to serve my Lord. He's saved my life so many times and in so many ways. That serving Him would be a great honor to me. I LOVE the Lord!!