So, as a request from Albert Packer, I am blogging what happened today in reference to an earlier incident. My little sister and I were driving home from my Grandpa's 80th Birthday Party at Maddox. Nicole and I both had reasons to get home early. On the way home, there was this crazy, insane, rude Semi Truck Driver that was cutting people off and swerving around. He probably should've caused AT LEAST 15 accidents. So, I told Nicole to write down his information and we'd go online and comment on his driving to his company. But, the guy noticed us taking down his information, and started acting ridiculous. (Tailgating us, Flipping us off... etc.) Then we notice that he's texting, (WHILE DRIVING A SEMI) but wait... he's not texting, he's taking pictures of us. He would speed up to flip us off, close and personal style then drive by and take pictures. Cause he's a creeper. So, we call our dearest father, who, by the way, could kick the snot out of said truck driver, and asked what we should do. He gave us the number to report crime, but Nicole was too scared to call... and I was driving so we waited until we got home. Well, that number didn't work, so I found the Sheriff's number and called, (while trying to stay calm, and keep Nicole calm) and talked to this lady, who listened to my story... then I had to tell another lady... then an officer called me. I told him the story and that's about it.... Yeah... The driver was from Washington so unless they can find his Semi while he's still in Utah they can't do anything. But, it just creeped me out. I just had a horrible feeling... but I'm just grateful we're okay.
That my friends is the dramatic story of the day.
Moral of the Story: Don't drive like a retard and don't be a creeper and take pictures of young girls.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
GEMS OF THE DAY
"So, what have you been doing since the spirit world?"
"Nichelle, if there was such a thing as a ten, you'd be it."
"While you were talking during Relief Society on Sunday, I couldn't help but notice how perfect your eyes, hair and freckles go together."
"Let's just take cardboard men to the girls choice."
"Nichelle, if there was such a thing as a ten, you'd be it."
"While you were talking during Relief Society on Sunday, I couldn't help but notice how perfect your eyes, hair and freckles go together."
"Let's just take cardboard men to the girls choice."
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Lil' Blurp.
Life is good. I've got soooo much to do. But man, life is grand.
That is all.
Not that loving life is a small thing. But, yes, I love life. Y'all should try it sometime, that is, loving life... it's quite good for the soul, quite good.
Oh, and my best friend (My Oregon best friend... don't get offended here in Utah. I love you all, my dear friends.), Rachel, is on her mission right now. She got on facebook (little stink) and changed her relationship status to complicated. Someone asked, "With Jesus?" Rachel replies, "You know it." Ladies and Gentlemen, may I introduce you to my best friend.... I miss her.
That is all.
Not that loving life is a small thing. But, yes, I love life. Y'all should try it sometime, that is, loving life... it's quite good for the soul, quite good.
Oh, and my best friend (My Oregon best friend... don't get offended here in Utah. I love you all, my dear friends.), Rachel, is on her mission right now. She got on facebook (little stink) and changed her relationship status to complicated. Someone asked, "With Jesus?" Rachel replies, "You know it." Ladies and Gentlemen, may I introduce you to my best friend.... I miss her.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
To Err Is Human, To Forgive Divine
So, at Institute, every Friday, there's "Religion In Life." This past Friday, Nathan Ogden and his wife came to share their story. Over 8 years ago, he was injured in a skiing accident, breaking his neck, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. Then, shortly after that, he was in the hospital for chest x-rays when his wife couldn't wake him up one night, and the Doctor's broke his neck again, paralyzing him again, leaving his upper body almost completely paralyzed too.
As I was listening to his story, and him sharing his memories, I couldn't help but have flashbacks of my own accident. It took everything I had not to cry and break down right there. Not because what I have gone through the past 9 months has been so horrible, but because I was witnessing first hand, what my life could very easily could have been. My neck didn't break, but my back did, and where my back broke, and where his neck broke, is a matter of inches apart. I know that I should've died from my accident. I know that the only reason I'm here, is because I'm suppose to be. It really doesn't make sense why I'm here, but I'm sure glad that I am. Also, it's heart-wrenching to hear his story, and then, you hear about how the Doctor's mistake made it that much worse... It's just insane. I'm so incredibly grateful that I am still here, and I'm so very grateful, MY Doctor's mistake wasn't permanent. Yeah, I'm "paralyzed", but my nerve should regrow, but even if it doesn't. No one can really tell anymore because of my brace. And, it's only the bottom half of my leg, it's not like it's the bottom half of my body.
(For those of you who didn't know about this... there's a link to the right, titled, "The Accident" that explains everything.)
I've just been feeling very grateful for what I have. For those of you who were there on Friday, you know what I'm talking about when I say how touching this story was. But, for me, it struck a different chord. I think it goes to show, that the experiences we each individually go through can greatly effect those around us. In both positive and negative ways. Every choice we makes has an effect on many. Not just one. But, instead of focusing on the negative, it's always important to focus on the positive. I know that me going through this, will help many people. Don't get me wrong, it completely sucks, and I wish I had my old life back, but it could be worse. Brother Ogden, quoted this, (it's MY favorite quote, and is the thing that has gotten me through a lot this year) "Just when all seems to be going right, challenges often come in multiple doses applied simultaneously. When those trials are not consequences of your disobedience, they are evidence that the Lord feels you are prepared to grow more. He therefore gives you experiences that stimulate growth, understanding, and compassion which polish you for your everlasting benefit. To get you from where you are to where He wants you to be requires a lot of stretching, and that generally entails discomfort and pain." (...I suggest you read the whole talk, Trust in the Lord, Richard G. Scott. November 1995, Ensign)
I just wanted to say how grateful I was for this experience, and all experiences I've gone through. I'm so very blessed, and I never mean to take advantage of it. But, I'm human, and I do, so I apologize. I hope that I can be the person the Lord intends me to be. After all, that's the only reason why I'm still here, to do his work and to accomplish the tasks that only I can do. I'm scared, because I feel a lot is required of me, but it's also nice to be trusted that much. But, thank you all for being a part of my life, and to the many, many, many of you who have helped me this year, I owe you more than you'll ever know. I love my Savior, and I feel so blessed to have him in my life. No matter who you are, or what you believe, we all need extra help, and I have found that through my faith. Without it, I would be nothing.
I hope you all have SAFE and happy life's. Please, learn from what I've gone through, because I don't want anyone else to deal with this. I'm working on getting over it still, but, the simple fact is, I have a daily reminder of what I lost, how much pain I've been through, and still experience, and how long my journey is ahead. But, we all also have daily reminders of the blessings and tender mercies that we all individually receive. If you are going through hard times, remember to have faith, hope and to look forward. It may be overwhelming, and you may feel like you can't handle it, and you can do no more, but you can. I promise. You can.
As I was listening to his story, and him sharing his memories, I couldn't help but have flashbacks of my own accident. It took everything I had not to cry and break down right there. Not because what I have gone through the past 9 months has been so horrible, but because I was witnessing first hand, what my life could very easily could have been. My neck didn't break, but my back did, and where my back broke, and where his neck broke, is a matter of inches apart. I know that I should've died from my accident. I know that the only reason I'm here, is because I'm suppose to be. It really doesn't make sense why I'm here, but I'm sure glad that I am. Also, it's heart-wrenching to hear his story, and then, you hear about how the Doctor's mistake made it that much worse... It's just insane. I'm so incredibly grateful that I am still here, and I'm so very grateful, MY Doctor's mistake wasn't permanent. Yeah, I'm "paralyzed", but my nerve should regrow, but even if it doesn't. No one can really tell anymore because of my brace. And, it's only the bottom half of my leg, it's not like it's the bottom half of my body.
(For those of you who didn't know about this... there's a link to the right, titled, "The Accident" that explains everything.)
I've just been feeling very grateful for what I have. For those of you who were there on Friday, you know what I'm talking about when I say how touching this story was. But, for me, it struck a different chord. I think it goes to show, that the experiences we each individually go through can greatly effect those around us. In both positive and negative ways. Every choice we makes has an effect on many. Not just one. But, instead of focusing on the negative, it's always important to focus on the positive. I know that me going through this, will help many people. Don't get me wrong, it completely sucks, and I wish I had my old life back, but it could be worse. Brother Ogden, quoted this, (it's MY favorite quote, and is the thing that has gotten me through a lot this year) "Just when all seems to be going right, challenges often come in multiple doses applied simultaneously. When those trials are not consequences of your disobedience, they are evidence that the Lord feels you are prepared to grow more. He therefore gives you experiences that stimulate growth, understanding, and compassion which polish you for your everlasting benefit. To get you from where you are to where He wants you to be requires a lot of stretching, and that generally entails discomfort and pain." (...I suggest you read the whole talk, Trust in the Lord, Richard G. Scott. November 1995, Ensign)
I just wanted to say how grateful I was for this experience, and all experiences I've gone through. I'm so very blessed, and I never mean to take advantage of it. But, I'm human, and I do, so I apologize. I hope that I can be the person the Lord intends me to be. After all, that's the only reason why I'm still here, to do his work and to accomplish the tasks that only I can do. I'm scared, because I feel a lot is required of me, but it's also nice to be trusted that much. But, thank you all for being a part of my life, and to the many, many, many of you who have helped me this year, I owe you more than you'll ever know. I love my Savior, and I feel so blessed to have him in my life. No matter who you are, or what you believe, we all need extra help, and I have found that through my faith. Without it, I would be nothing.
I hope you all have SAFE and happy life's. Please, learn from what I've gone through, because I don't want anyone else to deal with this. I'm working on getting over it still, but, the simple fact is, I have a daily reminder of what I lost, how much pain I've been through, and still experience, and how long my journey is ahead. But, we all also have daily reminders of the blessings and tender mercies that we all individually receive. If you are going through hard times, remember to have faith, hope and to look forward. It may be overwhelming, and you may feel like you can't handle it, and you can do no more, but you can. I promise. You can.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Thinkin'...
It's definitely harder having your girl best friends be on missions then your boy best friends... Blahghspladablajuuussssshhhhhhhh.... bah.
I now will be accepting applications for the position(s) of: best friend and random spontaneous activity buddy.
Life is good... I've just been thinking a lot lately... had a lot of stuff on my mind...
I think too much...
I now will be accepting applications for the position(s) of: best friend and random spontaneous activity buddy.
Life is good... I've just been thinking a lot lately... had a lot of stuff on my mind...
I think too much...
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Immense JOY!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR3rK0kZFkg
PLEASE WATCH THIS VIDEO- It's exactly how I feel... :D
Okay, I'm so incredibly blessed. I can't understand what I did to deserve this. Honestly, my life is heavenly right now. School started this week, others may complain... but, I've been so excited! I guess when you're forced NOT to do something, it makes you realise how much it blessed you. I love school. Sometimes, I'm a slacker, but I really do love it. I can't even process my thoughts well enough about this week to convey how blessed I feel. Seriously, it's been amazing. I've been soooooooo busy, but, I don't care how stressed I feel, it's amazing! GAH! Words. I wish I could just bottle up how I feel right now, and let you all feel a little peice of it!
This week has been so insane! But in the BEST way possible! I'm kinda nervous though, I don't feel adequate enough for all that is required of me, but I'm willing to try my darndest. First, I have a new calling, I feel a little overwhelmed about it. (I can't tell you what it is yet... Muhahaha) Then school started, and I forgot how much time it takes, lol, but that should be great! But, I've been so worried about what I was going to do after September, because the grant that is paying for my job was going to run out at the end of September. But, my bosses came up to me this week and offered to have me stay throughout the school year! GAH! I'm sooo glad they wanted me to stay, and found a way to keep me! Then IWA, oh man, this year is going to rock! I'm so excited for everything we have planned! We have the BEST group! And so many people want to join our chapter, I definitely feel like we are finding those girls who truly need what our presidency has to offer! It's going to be great! MY SOUL DELIGHTETH! Gah, I have so much to do! I love you all! I love life! I love being needed! I love everything! I LOVE LOVE LOVE! So awesome.
I feel soooooo blessed!!!!
PLEASE WATCH THIS VIDEO- It's exactly how I feel... :D
Okay, I'm so incredibly blessed. I can't understand what I did to deserve this. Honestly, my life is heavenly right now. School started this week, others may complain... but, I've been so excited! I guess when you're forced NOT to do something, it makes you realise how much it blessed you. I love school. Sometimes, I'm a slacker, but I really do love it. I can't even process my thoughts well enough about this week to convey how blessed I feel. Seriously, it's been amazing. I've been soooooooo busy, but, I don't care how stressed I feel, it's amazing! GAH! Words. I wish I could just bottle up how I feel right now, and let you all feel a little peice of it!
This week has been so insane! But in the BEST way possible! I'm kinda nervous though, I don't feel adequate enough for all that is required of me, but I'm willing to try my darndest. First, I have a new calling, I feel a little overwhelmed about it. (I can't tell you what it is yet... Muhahaha) Then school started, and I forgot how much time it takes, lol, but that should be great! But, I've been so worried about what I was going to do after September, because the grant that is paying for my job was going to run out at the end of September. But, my bosses came up to me this week and offered to have me stay throughout the school year! GAH! I'm sooo glad they wanted me to stay, and found a way to keep me! Then IWA, oh man, this year is going to rock! I'm so excited for everything we have planned! We have the BEST group! And so many people want to join our chapter, I definitely feel like we are finding those girls who truly need what our presidency has to offer! It's going to be great! MY SOUL DELIGHTETH! Gah, I have so much to do! I love you all! I love life! I love being needed! I love everything! I LOVE LOVE LOVE! So awesome.
I feel soooooo blessed!!!!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
OH. MY. LANTA. (I know right.)
If you are reading this, you should leave a comment including:
1. Your blog address so I may blog stalk you.
2. Your favorite ice cream flavor. (This will determine how close of friends we have the potential of being.)
3. Your favorite saying(s), and why. Mine tie-"Oh my lanta!" and "I know right". Actually, I started saying, "I know right" as a joke, but now it's kinda habit... I think it has rubbed off on people I talk to a lot... but it's cool... just know whenever you say it around me, I'm laughing on the inside.
4. Uh... I really only wanted to find out blog addresses that I don't have... but still answer the other questions...
Awesome. PLEASE leave a comment... Thanks. If you don't leave a comment... Thanks anyway, you are still swell.
Much love,
Chelle
1. Your blog address so I may blog stalk you.
2. Your favorite ice cream flavor. (This will determine how close of friends we have the potential of being.)
3. Your favorite saying(s), and why. Mine tie-"Oh my lanta!" and "I know right". Actually, I started saying, "I know right" as a joke, but now it's kinda habit... I think it has rubbed off on people I talk to a lot... but it's cool... just know whenever you say it around me, I'm laughing on the inside.
4. Uh... I really only wanted to find out blog addresses that I don't have... but still answer the other questions...
Awesome. PLEASE leave a comment... Thanks. If you don't leave a comment... Thanks anyway, you are still swell.
Much love,
Chelle
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