An Interesting Day & the YW Broadcast

     Yesterday was kind of a rough day. I was feeling kind of sick and grumpy, and then I made the mistake of going shopping. My sister Emylee and I spent several hours searching for an Easter dress for me, and my dear Mother spent several hours trying to fix the only thing we could find into something I liked. Meanwhile, I had a sick/grumpy/frustrated mental breakdown.... it was great. (Please note the sarcasm :D) I wasn't very kind to myself, and it was kind of a miserable day! Anyway, it was suddenly time to go watch the General Young Women Broadcast! In my grumpy state, I did not want to go. But somewhere in the back of my head, I heard "Jessica, Satan obviously doesn't want you to go tonight--which means you REALLY should go!!!!" So, I miserably headed upstairs and drove myself, Emylee, and my Mom to the Stake Center.

     Let's just say, everything that I needed to hear that day was said. The text of the talks have not been released online yet, but there's one quote I memorized right after President Uchtdorf said it. (Just in case you're wondering, yes, he is my favorite apostle. :D) He simply said:

"Stand tall. You're a child of God."

 

     I know he probably wasn't thinking of a 6' 3" girl when he said that, but I was! :D I am so grateful that on a day I was really struggling, Heavenly Father would inspire one His servants to give that specific message with that specific wording. It reminded me of my divine nature-- I am a daughter of God! I am not a mistake. God designed me to be tall, and so I need to stand tall!

 

     That meeting completely turned my day around. My poor family was probably confused by my dramatic mood shift, but oh well. :D It turned out to be a good day!

 

     Thanks for reading, have a wonderful spring break, and I hope you'll come back soon!