I look back and reflect on many things I've been through. The snowboarding accident was five months ago. I previously said I was 100 percent, but 95 is more accurate. The body continues to heal. I want to thank all my friends and family who have kept me in their prayers for the past few months. It means more than I can express. One of my strongest desires is to be back to running again. I know my body is still weak as well as having knee issues again (as I did in Alaska last year). I am hopeful a visit to the orthopedic specialist will help me solve the problem. I thank the Lord I am as strong as I am. I am eager to see how I have healed a year from now.
During the past few months in which I have been away from my blog I have had much reflection on where my life is going. I believe God has opened so many doors and windows for me. He continues to show me who I am and who I will become. While I have had lazy, unmotivational and downtime moments I have gained a greater sense of what life is about and what God sees in me. I know the snowboarding accident was sort of a wake up call I, like many of us have made mistakes in life and I know I still do and am very much so an imperfect person. I am grateful for those moments because as the tough times are growing times. My favorite scripture in the Book of Mormon is Alma 26:12. "Yea, I know that I am nothing; as to my strength I am weak; therefore I will not boast of myself, but I will boast of my God, for in his strength I can do all things; yea behold many mighty miracles we have wrought in this land, for which we will praise his name forever." I feel like Ammon all the time. I wouldn't make it through anything without my savior and my Heavenly Father. I have realized how weak I am spiritually, physically and emotionally but at the same time I am strong. That strength has been Him with me. I have been fearful for my future lately only because I see my inadequacy and know to become strong I have a lot to go through still, but my excitement is high about life also. My mission president said after I left Montana "Sister Coombs, now that you have done this you can do anything." I know someday I will be in an editor position at a paper or a newscaster at a TV station. I know I can reach those goals. I know I can find the one I am to marry and be a great mom. My life has so many possibilities. God is my steering wheel.
Over the past months I have celebrated my 28th birthday, visited family, spent time with old and new friends and gone on a few dates. The dates haven't proven success, but I know the right one will come when the right time comes. I am also being picky because my decision is to marry once and never divorce. I also want true love. I will not settle just for a kind soul but one I feel the most comfortable with in this world. My focus is on becoming my best self . God has given me that chance. The accident opened my eyes. We are all HERE for a reason and are only taken when that reason has been fulfilled and God is ready for us to make a difference elsewhere. So blessed to be alive and to be here. Thank you all for your love and support I love you all.
(Enjoying a day with one of my sweet roommates)
