10 Things I Couldn't Live Without

Ok- So you think I would have learned to stop reading these lists. At least this one is only 10 things that I can't (well could but wouldn't want to) live without. Nothing like trying to come up with 101 things about me. So here we go....the 10 things I can't live with out.

1) My husband...Mike. He is my best friend, my strength, my comic relief. The only person who completely understands me. We have been through so much together. Yet, our journey has just begun.

2) The Gospel. I lived life away from the gospel (not without it since I always believed/knew it was true) and didn't have the joy in my life that comes with living the gospel. The Gospel is the reason for living. It lets me know where I came from and where I am going and the reason for this life. I can not imagine life without the knowledge of my Heavenly Father's plan for us.

3) The scriptures. Ok, yes this and probably my next one are a continuance of number 2 but they are just so important to me. The scriptures mean so much to me. I have found so many answers to life's problems in the scriptures. I also find that the time spent reading my scriptures is my favorite time of day.

4) Temples. Okay, so I have not been attending the temple for very long. But I have such a strong testimony of the work and covenants that happen in there. The temple is so peaceful and beautiful. It is a wonderful place and I am so glad I have one in the city where I live.

5) My journal. I love my journal. I love being able to take that time at night to reflect on all that has happened. It is the most therapeutic part of my day. I also like to think of this blog as a secondary journal. The one that I don't mind sharing with all my family and friends. I also find that when I am down, or having a hard time keeping strong in the faith, reading over the experiences that strengthened my testimony instantly lifts me up.

6) Music. I love music. All kinds. Music is a universal language. I can find a song for any mood, anything I want to say, and for any occasion I want to celebrate.

7)Friends. Like the Bolanders. I don't know how I could go on without the Bolanders. It is not often that us married couples find a couple that we can both be friends with. And to find a couple that will let you love their children and be a part of their lives as well. They have been such a wonderful influence on us. I don't think we would be where we are today if they were not a part of our lives. And all our other friends. Sarah, Matt, Sabrena, the Knutesons, and many others.

8) Family. This is all family. Immediate, extended, in-laws. Family is a huge part of God's plan for us. I know that family is meant to be forever. Why would we be put into families and have such close ties if we were to never see each other again after this life? I love my family and am so thankful that my parents were married in the temple so that we can be together forever.

9) Memories. I love memories. Photos, souvenirs, stories. Anything where we are able to relive an experience. I think memories are all about remembering the good times and not focusing on the bad. I can't imagine a world where we were not able to take the memories we have created with us through this life and onto the next.

10) I am at number 10 and I must say the only other thing I can not really think of living without is my testimony. I know, this seems like I am cheating, putting so many different things on here that many people would put under The Gospel. My testimony is the one thing that can never be taken away from me. It is what keeps me going. My knowledge of the truthfulness of the Gospel, God's love and plan for me, the Atonement and much more can get me through anything.

So I did it. Pretty easy after the 101. So now I am challenging anybody who read the entire post to do one of their own. I don't do this because everyone else did, but because I have found these lists give me time to reflect. The first on things about me that people may not know. This, on what means most to me in my life. I am so thankful for the things I listed above and know that making this type of list helps us all see what we truly value.