To my precious audience of one... hey there ;)

I should be studying for finals but I decided to quickly write here.

I had the best discussion I have had in a while with my good friends Callie and Ben
(well... Jared was there for part of the beginning)
We talked about thing all over the place...

Dream Houses... including Jared's very specific design and Callie's emphasis on "nice" ;)
Dance
Christmas Traditions

Later in the day Callie, Ben and I talked on...
Trials
My divorce and the struggles and hidden blessings from it
Dating... of course
Friends
Family
True conversion to the Gospel
What makes us... us
Marriage and what makes it work
What makes us Happiest in Life
Along with a few other random things

I wish you all could talk with Ben and Callie.
They are an amazing couple
I guess I am just saying,
I appreciated our conversation
I feel every one needs a stimulating conversation sometimes
this one made me reflect and ponder a lot

I learned yet again from the old,
what I need to be on a continued search for

So please,
don't forget to stop and think
what can I learn from this
It may even be,
What have I forgotten I learned from this.

We go through trials to lean and become stronger in this life
So we may return unto Him
Don't forget to learn from trials and be grateful for them

I wish you the best on you finals :)

Elisha

Gratitude

This is the place for people to know about me :)
What's going on in my life
What makes me happy
A place for me to share things that have made me laugh
and made me cry

So what am I feeling today?
Gratitude

Kinda corny with thanksgiving around the corner
but the best time to think about it

I have been so blessed
I have a some of the best friends
One of which is my roommate and another my psuedo roomy ;)
I have wonderful people I can talk to when I am sad (Your the best, yes you)
I have an amazing family
My two pregnant sisters are adorable
I have the gospel in my life
I have the ability to forgive and be forgiven
I am able to live in a country that allows me to choose what I want to believe religiously
I live so close to church I can walk
I could attend the temple everyday if I had the time
I have a wonderful apartment
I'm on scholarship for doing something I love
I have a great dance partner who puts up with me when I repeatedly make mistakes
I have a coat to keep me warm, as well as gloves, socks and ear warmers
Hot Cocoa is one of the best things on Earth
I have these amazingly talented people around me all the time who share with me parts of who they are
I have awesome Home Teachers who seem to care about me rather than getting their numbers in
I have an adorable puppy whom I love
I have so much food in my fridge it often rots and I have to throw it away
I have a clean toilet and running water


I have so much to be greatful for,
both large and Small

But most of all...
I have a wonderful Savior who went through all the pain I have suffered and more
He bled for me from every pore
He endured more so I wouldn't have to
I am grateful for him
My Brother
My Savior
My Redeemer

I wouldn't be here without him
nor would you

Love you all
Know That I am grateful for you :)