hayLa's heart: 10 MONTH RECAP

So to get folks up to date I wanted to write about the last 10 months which has been all my time in Logan, Utah. I originally came here for my job with the Utah Conservation Corps. My time with them really gave me the opportunity to figure things out for myself. I was able to travel to some of the most beautiful places in this country such as Zion NP and Capitol Reef NP to say the least. There is such a rich pioneer history here that as I went to these places I often thought about my testimony and what I believe in. Though I traveled so much I was for the most part able to be in Logan during the weekends which gave me a chance to go to church and also to make some friends. I was given the opportunity to properly grieve for Wess and test the promises and blessings of following the commandments and such. I was given many priesthood blessings by a dear friend and this helped mold the woman I have now become.
After the season with the Utah Conservation Corps was done (which was 2 weeks ago) I was worried and anxiously on my knees in prayers about what to do next. In my patriarchal blessing it talks about education and I felt strongly that this had to start now. I had a desire to stay in Logan, go to school, and work. I had 4 interviews and nothing. I was a bit depressed. I thought of the blessings I have given this year and guidance I was given such as 1) the opportunity for school will come up 2)you will find a job from some where you're not expecting. This last one was a prompting I received while I was in the temple... that when I get married and start a family my mother will move to Logan. The last priesthood blessing I received said to not only consult with my heavenly Father but also my earthly father. With all these things on my mind while I was talking to dad plans pointed toward me moving to Salt Lake or Monticello, Utah. I talked to dad and made plans for me to move to Salt Lake so I can go to school there. I got off the phone with dad and immediately got a phone call and had a job. I was so happy yet confused as to what to do. I called dad back and he said to take the job and that the other promises will be fulfilled in their own time. Within an hour I found a school here that has ACT prep but also a certificate program that is transferable to Utah State University. I decided to start the Sign Language certificate because my youngest brother who is handicap needs help with being able to communicate and also because it goes well with a Sociology major.
The Lord has truly be mindful of my desires to fulfill my patriarchal blessing and these things have come to play. I start my new job tomorrow with the Cache Valley Transit Dept as a city bus driver and I start classes the following week. I feel that I have grown up alot in the sense of I'm not running away from issues I don't want to deal with. I definitely love the Lord and the gospel.

Here's a few pics of the places I've seen this year