Can I just tell you...

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I am one very lucky girl.

Yesterday I found myself in a "woah is me" mindset.
I came home grouchy to my sweet husband.
Took all of my frustrations out on him.
I complained about the pile of homework that continued to rise higher no matter how much I accomplished.
The same pile of homework that kept me up until one in the morning.
And believe me, a one in the morning kind of night does not look so good on this girl the next day.
I stressed over the giant weight that seemed to force me to tears at the thought of finals week only being a week away.
I was just...
discouraged
tired
and in need of a break.
When I felt like one more day might push me to my breaking point, I was reminded of how truly lucky I am and suddenly felt 100% better.

I am a firm believer that people come into your life for a reason.
For a purpose you may begin to understand right away,
or you may never know.
Both of which cause me to see the world from a different perspective,
to find out who I really am,
to make me grow into the person I am supposed to become,
and to feel more lucky than a girl could ever be.

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On Monday night I heard an unexpected knock on my door.
Nic went to answer it only to find my favorite person standing on the other side, the Bishop's wife.
Let me just tell you, this woman is amazing.
She had in her hands a heater from her own home that she wanted to lend Nic and I for the winter.
Made my heart swell with gratitude.
I am lucky to have her in my life.

Last night when I felt overwhelmed, I took a study break.
A little blog stalking to be exact, my favorite kind of study break :)
Most of these woman (whether I have met them in person or not) truly inspire me with their talents and their heart that they share through their writing.
One of these women is Eva over at Delightful Creations.
Yesterday as I was happily reading one of her blog posts, I was thrilled to find out she had received the Liebster Blogging Award. {I had no idea what this was at the time}
So I kept reading and discovered that it is a pay-it-forward type of award for bloggers with less than 200 followers and that it means favorite or dearest.
Still smiling, I kept reading along.
A few more paragraphs down I wasn't expecting to find what I did.
When selecting 5 people to pass along this award to, I found my name on the list.
Me? I had to look at it a few times to make sure I wasn't just crazy. {Since I tend to be these days}
After only knowing each other for a week, it just blew me away.
It is people like Eva that completely make my day.
I  have been so inspired and lucky by the lives that have touched mine through this whole other world.

I am currently taking a special education class for my major this semester and last week I had an amazing opportunity.
Remember that man that had such a big impact on me that I talked about here?
I got to meet him!
He has been blind his entire life but it has in no way stopped him from anything.
He has an amazing outlook on life and is so willing to help people succeed.
It was one of the most humbling experiences I have ever had.
My class was able to go to the disability center (where he works) and where college students are able to receive extra assistance for whatever their needs may be.
This place has EVERYTHING from reading development programs, to magnifying projectors - even a brail printer!
yeahhhh, I know, I was amazed too!
I am grateful for this experience because it made me realize how lucky I am to have my sight, to have an opportunity to work with students with diverse needs, and the opportunity to help children succeed in school no matter their circumstance. {a big thanks to adaptive technology}

Need I say more?
When in need of a little reminder, all I had to do was take a look around me.