I Shall Believe

When I was in second grade I was reading Roger Hargreaves books from the Escalante Elementary School Library and decided I wanted to be a children's book author. I used to write all kinds of stories of my own, but by the time I was in sixth grade I was writing a little newspaper for the Boulder Elementary. I knew then that I wanted to be a journalist. I was one of the lucky ones who never changed majors in college aside broadening it to a double emphasis of journalism AND broadcasting. My college career ended a year ago, but I am grateful my dream lives. I have many dreams and aspirations in my field as well as in my personal life. I am currently on the stepping stones to become what I want to be professionally, spiritually and so on. I am grateful that God has blessed me how he has. Yesterday ABC4 News made it's first stop on its new "Good 4 Utah Road Tour" at SUU. My former classmate and current news colleague, who works with the station was there and we reflected on the previous year when we were preparing to graduate. Now we see others ready to follow behind us.

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)