What a week.

This week has been especially rough.  Yesterday, Saturday, marks 5 weeks that I have been unable to use my left wrist and been in constant pain. It's frustrating that none of the doctors know what is wrong but I am hopeful for a call from the orthopedic doctor this week and can get some tests done before we go to California in 8 days. So instead of this being a whine and complain session of the hard week we've had we are going to post things we are grateful for. (in no particular order except number one maybe)

1. Each other and having been married in the temple. It is such a blessing for us to be constantly reminded of how important the Gospel is to us and that we have forever together.  It reminds us that not every day or week will be a bad one because we have an eternity of days to spend together. It also gives us the chance to attend the temple together each week and feel refreshed. Also, being married is a great blessing. It allows us to support each other in a whole new and different way and gives us time to laugh.

2. Funny things.  Often Jake wakes up in the most hilarious moods and makes me laugh all morning.  There is nothing better than waking up next to the one you love with a smile and a laugh in the morning.  Generally in the afternoon I begin to loose my mind from school and become ridiculous and Jake just laughs at me and encourages it, most of the time.

3. An education. As difficult as it can be to go to school everyday it's a bit easier knowing that someday we will be teachers and make a difference in the lives of our students (hopefully!).  And it isn't so bad going to school because we can drive and not walk in the dreaded cold of Rexburg.

4. Our families.  It is so great to know that we have a support system behind us at all times.  We know that no matter what time it is we can get a hold of someone if we need to.  It's also nice to feel the love and peace that comes from family.  We can't wait for Thanksgiving and Christmas break!!

5. Our Savior, Jesus Christ. It comforts me everyday through every pain and frustration to know that He suffered and died for us so that he can comfort us and help us through it all, including mistakes.  I know that no matter what time of day I can reach him and feel of his love and comfort.  He is only a prayer away and can understand me even when I'm crying.  I am grateful for that sacrifice so that Jake and I can be together forever because we are not perfect but through him we can become perfect someday.

We could go on forever about things that we are grateful for but I think those are our top 5 for now and those happy thoughts are what help us get through every step of everyday sometimes. And for me that's okay. Life was meant to be difficult, I know that I chose to come to this earth to be tested and I am determined to pass that test whatever trials are thrown our way.  Together and with Jesus Christ we can face and overcome anything in life.

*If you are not aware I belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  If you would like to know more you can go to www.mormon.org

And that is all for this Sunday's overview of the life of the Newlywed Sherwoods.