Road trip (MOM)

Just a quick post. This weekend my mom and I set out on a little road trip to hit Provo, Utah. We were going to see my  first apartment and sign my lease and get that situated!! I was so excited - on the way down my mom was DJ. The best DJ you could imagine- we rocked out the entire way. She had me dancing and laughing and making the best memories.. One in particular I won't forget was when we were cruising Down the highway and then I see red and blue lights flashing behind me. My first speeding ticket. I was pedal to the metal flying down a hill when I was stopped but a rather grumpy officer. I got off a little easy- not as easy as I had wished though.  I pulled back onto the highway with tears in my eyes and a broken heart as I thought oh man "moms probably so mad right now. And how am I ever going to be forgiven" when my mom took the ticket and put it away and said "no need to let this ruin our trip this is your weekend and we are going to have fun!" I was shocked but so grateful for my moms reaction. I think I had been more disappointed in myself than she was.. But I know that she was still a little heartbroken.  So I guess what I'm trying to say with a heart full of gratitude.. My mom is the best. From being the best DJ, to being a great comforter, to taking me shopping, and just letting me be away for the weekend. I love her. I'm beyond grateful for our relationship and couldn't have a better best friend. College is really going to suck without her ❤️ 

Simple words. Great comfort.

Tonight I've been inspired by a few friends that make me want to share just a little about my life and struggles. A couple weeks ago I had a crazy busy week, I was an emotional wreck and I just thought that my life was so awful. Just as I was at the verge of breaking down a good friend Sarah came over with Ice cream, a trashy magazine, and a loving note. Just a little reminder and spiritual uplift. Nothing extravagant but the perfect cure for me. That led me to reaching out to a distant friend today, one who had shared that she was having an awful week and being in her position just a couple weeks ago I decided to follow Sarah's lead and to reach out to her. To send her a little text (it's 1 am .. A little late to deliver anything tonight. But I have plans to) and just share my love for her. She had said it was just what she needed- and after Sarah had done the same for me I knew that my friends words were genuine. I'm so grateful for the power of service and for the peace that service brings us. Whether we are on the action side, or the recieveing side service is a blessing to all.