Dear Family and Friends, Thanks for the Love and Support

I dreaded the conversation of having the break the news of my divorce to my oldest sisters.  I called one of my sisters to let her know and the conversation went like this:

Me, "Hey I justed wanted to let you know that I'm getting a divorce."

My Sister, "I knew you were."

Me, "oh, you did?  How?"

My Sister, "I saw a change in your status on facebook."

Me, "oh, well I just wanted to let you know."

It felt awkward and I didn't know what else to say.  I felt sad and like others would judge me.  A couple of weeks later, she sent me a package with a new pair of runners and a scarf with a note that said something to the effect of, "I know what your going through and I hope these shoes will help you through it, and the scarf will keep you warm."  I cried.  It was the best thing that she could give me.  Running shoes.  She has been through this before as well. 

I have had some much love and support from those around me.  They are like God's angels helping me through this time and keeping me going and believing.  I am so grateful that I have these people in my life.  My other sister (I have four) came and visited me one weekend so I wouldn't have to be alone, my other sister was there the weekend I had to move out.  My parents came immediately the next day to help me move, and then came back again with a bookshelf that my dad built for me.  My friends at school have been supportive, kind, and have left notes of encouragement for me.  My former Relief Society president sent me a package and a letter.  I can't believe all the love I have felt while going through this difficult time.  I have had less time to feel alone with the love I feel from them. These people in my life remind me of the scripture that those desiring to be part of God's people must be, "willing to mourn with those that mourn, yea, and comfort those that stand in need of comfort, and to stand as witnesses of God at all times and in all things and in all places."  I have been comforted by other people so much in the past month.  This is what the Savior would do, is comfort those who need comfort. 

Family and Friends:  Thank you for your Christ-like love and words and actions that brought me comfort.  I hope to one day do the same for someone else!

On another note, yesterday I put those running shoes to work by trying out a trail to run on.  It was muddy and snowy, but I enjoyed the weather.  The funny part is the trail kind of ended.  It was supposed to be a loop and I ended up in this muddy field running through sage brush with no trail, and then on a farmer's field having to cut under barbed wire to get back to my car.  It was an adventure, but I had moments where I felt the beauty of this world and thanked God for my health.  Below are pictures from my run and a picture of the running shoes and cute scarf my sister sent me.  She always has great taste!