#beabilbo

This past Saturday I was able to go to the Skibowl at Mount Hood with my family. We have been able to go every once in a while for a company picnic, and it has been really fun. - - - As we rode the ski lift up to the top of the mountain, we were able to just look around and see the beauty around us. - - - I kind of take breaks from social media more and more now, just as a thing that I have felt better about. But there was really something that was amazing about just being able to move along the trees and see the beauty of the world around me. - - - I got to ride on the ski lift down the mountain by myself and just sit and look around. The sun was warm, chipmunks running down the side, people enjoying the view. It was something that was just really nice to be able to enjoy that time and relax. - - - I am thankful to live in a place that has this beauty, with the sun to make my face erupt in freckles and just make me laugh. It was fun to get my face painted as well and just enjoy being myself. I love my family and I'm grateful for the memories that we have made. - - - Be bold. Be brave. Be beautiful. Be a 'Bilbo'. #beabilbo #mountains #trees #family #mormon #blogger #lds #lightningbolt #facepaint #dork #freckles #me

I was able to go to the temple today with my family. After I helped spread some mulch at the church, I was able to continue doing good things. - - - The flowers at the temple were stunning and smelled amazing. I am always grateful for the time that I spend at the temple and the peace that I feel when I spend time in His house. - - - I was also pleasantly surprised by my Raggedy Man, @lorenbugtong in the parking lot of Deseret Book after some delicious Thai food and getting Al Caraway's book:) - - - Never underestimate the power of God in your life and the small things He can do to let you know that He cares and is watching over you. - - - Today was a good day. I'm just a grateful goober. - - - Be bold. Be brave. Be beautiful. Be a 'Bilbo'. #lds #Mormon #blogger #temple #friends #tendermercies #service #peace #beabilbo

Today was the first session of General Conference. It started off with a Solemn Assembly to sustain President Russell M. Nelson as the President and Prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. - - - It was incredible. I felt the Spirit so strong and I understood exactly what I needed to from sustaining him and the leadership of this Church. - - - One of the quotes that stood out to me from the speakers today was the one that I placed on this picture from Elder Niel Andersen. It was so fitting to stay in my mind as I sustained the man who now leads the Church under the direction of God. - - - I am grateful for being a part of this Church, for understanding that there is a plan, and we are under the direction of the Most High God. - - - One of the talks spoke on how we should be thankful for our membership in this Church and what it has brought into our lives. I know that without this gospel, I would most likely not be here. My parents met because of this gospel and I am so grateful for the chance that I had to serve a mission. - - - Every time I take out my scriptures and see the "Sister Schumacher" tag it blows my mind. Every time I have a conversation with people I love from my mission I feel like it is surreal. The joy that I felt and still feel to this day is something I wish to continue to hold dear. - - - Recently I started talking to a temple worker and we just talked about the gospel, the temple, and General Conference. It has been an enlightening experience for me in helping me to understand how grateful I should be for how this gospel has helped build me. - - - I am grateful beyond words. I am a Mormon and I am proud. - - - Be bold. Be brave. Be beautiful. Be a 'Bilbo'. #beabilbo #lds #mormon #blogger #generalconference #ldsconf #grateful #gospel #blessings #family #eternal #christ #prophet #seer #revelator #188 #semiannual #knowit #liveit #loveit

This has really pertained to me today. I really need to understand that everything happens for a reason. - - - I may not understand why, but I know that there is a plan put into place. We all have to go through certain tests, trials, and tribulations in order to become more of the person that God wants us to be, and I have one thing to say about that... - - - IT SUCKS. - - - I mean. I understand we go through things, but at some points, it feels like we can't bend any farther without snapping. But like the picture says, we need to trust Him and His timing. - - - I learned that on my mission, and I still am continuing to learn. But one thing that we have to understand is that we are that much closer to being the person that God wants us to become. - - - We have to keep moving forward, keep our chin up and know that there are good things to come. Don't be down on yourself, because you're right where you need to be. You are on the right path. - - - Don't be discouraged. You are going to be okay, keep your chin up. Things will get better. Believe it. Though there may seem like there isn't light at the end of the tunnel, but it is there. You have to keep holding onto that hope, that strength. You are stronger then you think you are. - - - Be bold. Be brave. Be beautiful. Be a 'Bilbo'. #beabilbo #lightattheendofthetunnel #positivevibes #keepmovingforward #goodthingstocome #trustinGod #mormon #lds #blogger

I read an essay today that included this quote. It made me really think about life and how we can't move forward unless we do it ourselves. - - - The essay was about self-reliance and just how we should be free to move forward and not try to conform to the views of society or by our family and friends. - - - I feel that if someone was trying to make you become a person that you aren't, that's not only hindering your progress, but also can lower your self esteem. I say this from experience. - - - Don't try to be someone that isn't you. You are needed just the way you are; the way that you want to be. Don't let others tell you that you need to change. Drop toxic people in your life and break free. It's hard, but it is completely worth it. - - - You can do this. You can be the person of your dreams. Don't give up. - - - Be bold. Be brave. Be beautiful. Be a 'Bilbo'. #beabilbo #emerson #quote #thoughts #blogger #lds #yayactivity #keepontrucking #keeponkeepinon #soaesthetic #muchplease #verywow

Today my mom and I read in Alma 40. It was honestly one of the best places to start for where my brain was. It was nice to just be able to talk with my mom, say a prayer, and read together. I look forward to reading again. - - - This brought me comfort simply because my Gramma has recently passed. I don't know why, but I take death a lot harder then those around me. I still cry over my Uncle. Even though I know God's Plan, I still just get sad to not bask in their essence again for a while. - - - Hopefully that will be the case for me too. But, that's a subject we don't have to go into. Because it is far away. Fingers crossed. - - - There have been a lot of things that I have been needing to see and hear, as well as do. The motivation that I need is here. I am grateful for it. I need it. I am thankful that I have been able to be there recently for my friends and loved ones. - - - Anyways. I might post again today. Be bold. Be brave. Be beautiful. Be a 'Bilbo'. #beabilbo #scripturestudy #lds #blogger #mormon #myjourney #letsdothis #somethoughts