emily: tender mercies.

this week i've been having one of the most stressful/worst weeks i've had since i came to byu. i had tons of papers and assignments and so many things going on, and i've just been feeling really homesick and kind of miserable. ever since i realized there are only three weeks left of school, it feels like my classes are weighing down on me extremely hard, and all i can think about is how badly i want to be home.

but in the midst of all this, i've felt really blessed this week and i know the lord has been looking out for me. i'm so grateful to constantly feel his influence in my life.

"But behold, I, Nephi, will show unto you that the tender mercies of the Lord are over all those whom he hath chosen, because of their faith, to make them mighty, even unto the power of deliverance."

-1 Nephi 1:20

if you haven't read this talk, you probably should. it's so good.

anyway, some tender mercies that helped make this week bearable for me were:

-something i desperately needed to work out with school just working out perfectly

-my friends helping me make decorations and some stuff for liz's party when i was really stressed

-seeing hartsock, abouo, zylstra, and jake heaps at legends grille

okay, not really a tender mercy, but it made my day.

-my friend emma sneakily cleaning my room while i was gone one time

that sweetheart.

-friends offering me a ride two different times when i really needed one, without me even asking them

-waking up on time for all my morning classes

which is surprising considering how little sleep i got this week.