Avery's Adventures!

 Happy New Year!  What a wild ride this year was! There were adventures, new opportunities, lessons to learn, and unexpected surprises.    I learned those good things come to those who wait. When it seems like you're about to lose hope, something you're manifesting will come. Like I mentioned in my birthday post, I hadn't had the best luck with dating. However, this year changed when I finally met my loving and kind fiancé. I never thought he would be my last first date. He has been so sweet and supportive of me; I do my best to give that support in return. Being in a long-term relationship has taught me many important things: Put your partner's needs before yours, compromise, hear what the other person has to say, have calm conversations, especially when the topic is challenging, and lastly, make time for each other.   My fiancé and I will be getting married this summer, and we will be together forever, and that's the number one thing I am looking forward to in 202

I can’t wait to sit with the Savior one day and thank Him for all He has done. Jesus Christ is the example of what it means to be a giver. Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ have given us so many gifts that help us through life. I am inspired by Christ that I want to be a giver just like Him. I often look for ways to be a giver to someone who needs one. It’s perfect because Christmas is the season of giving and helping others. Like Jesus Christ, Christmas can bring hope. He is the giver of hope for all of us. There’s the age old saying: “It’s better to give than to receive.” I agree with that. Giving brings more joy to everyone.  What can you do to be a giver?

Yesterday was my 25th birthday! I'm so excited to see what this year will bring for me and the learning opportunities that will come along to be a better person. I feel fortunate to have a loving fiancé, a wonderful family, etc.   I learned a lot of essential things at twenty-four. Some I didn't realize until I sat down thinking about it the other day.    One of the things I learned was to not let what anyone says get to you. People in this world are mean and they don't care who they hurt, and I would try to make sure everyone was being nice to each other; but sadly, you cannot make someone be nice. The best thing one can do is lead by example and show kindness to everyone. Sometimes you need to step forward and be the bigger person. Not everyone will like you, and that's okay. You don't have to like everyone you come across, but being unkind is never okay. Build relationships and be civil with one another.