"cheerfully do all things that lie in our power"

there's nothing like a rejuvenating sunday!!

missionary farewell...
it was my dear cousin's missionary farewell today, and it was amazing! steven has come such a long way, and he is just incredible! he gave a great talk about having faith in Christ and how excited and ready he is to go and do the Lord's will. he spoke about his love for his family, and it was just a tender moment seeing him get so emotional about how much gratitude and love he has for them. he did such a great job! he has made the mighty change and is going to be an awesome missionary!

i loved a scripture that he quoted about doing the work of God...

D&C 123:17
"Therefore, dearly beloved brethren, let us cheerfully do all things that lie in our power; and then may we stand still, with the utmost assurance, to see the salvation of God, and for his arm to be revealed."

i definitely have a problem with my cheerfulness and doing everything in my power. i tend to slack off and do things begrudgingly sometimes, and really do need a kick in the butt to get motivated! "do work son"! but i'm grateful for the inspiration and motivation i can receive from the scriptures.

family gathering...
after the farewell we went back to brady and michelle's gorgeous house in bountiful, and feasted!! bbq brisket and salmon (i tasted it, as always, and am still not a fan!) and all the delicious sides and desserts! i've definitely eaten my body weight in cookie bars today! but it was so fun seeing the davies group. i finally met brady's new sweet wife and got to catch up with them for a bit, and being in the car with jake and my parentals always brings some great conversation. i love my family... i really can't say it and express my gratitude for them enough!

i'm going to start this week of right, and go to bed "early"! i'm exhausted and am fighting the constant battle of catching up on sleep! i have no set plans for this week, besides the usual schedule of course, so i'm looking forward to the adventures Heavenly Father has in store for me... and i'm going to work on doing things cheerfully :)