Alaska Bound

I'm not a blogger and I'm not one to share everything i'm feeling with the whole world.However, for some reason I have this feeling that I need to start a blog and share my thoughts and experiences with everyone who will read. So why don't I give a little background about myself. I am twenty-two years old, I am originally from Virginia, currently live in Alaska but I call Rexburg, Idaho home as that is where I am for most of the year. My family is the most important thing in my life besides the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I am currently a dispatcher and a part time driver/guide for Alaska Coach Tours. I served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the England Leeds Mission. I have currently been home for just over a year. But this blog is about what I feel can make an impact. 

Coming to Alaska was a risk. It was a stepping stone that I felt like would make or could possibly break me. It was something that I didn't know what the outcome would be. I had no idea what to expect. I've moved away from home- halfway across the United States, I've served an eighteen month mission in England. Why was Alaska so hard, why so scary? I learned on my mission that I am terrified of the unknown- but what most of us don't realize is that there is NEVER an unknown in our lives. We know exactly where we are going. 

Today I had the opportunity to meet with the Elders here in Juneau. They decided to do some practice teaching but whether they realize it or not, hearing the lesson of The Plan of Salvation from the missionaries and remembering all the times that I did exactly that was just what I needed. I went out and shared the greatest Plan that we have been offered. As I listened I was reminded who I really am. I am a daughter of someone mightier than any one on this earth. I am a daughter of God. I have heavenly parents who want me to be the happiest I can be. I was reminded that I didn't just come to this earth from no where. I have a spirit that existed before I came to this earth but out of everything while I am here on this earth I know I will make mistakes! I am not perfect! I will NEVER be perfect in THIS life. But one day I will be. But because I am not now I can grow and get closer each and every day by applying the Atonement of Jesus Christ. The Atonement has made me who I am today. It is the greatest blessing my Father in Heaven has given me. I have a second chance every single day of my life to set things straight with my Father in Heaven.  Actually I have been given every second of my life to make things right. I have a great opportunity, well actually we all do, to stand in front of Jesus Christ and to rejoice with all the good we have done in our life. I can't wait for that day when I can look at Christ in the eyes and say "I made a lot of mistakes but I did all I could to make those mistakes right!" 

Being in Alaska has had its struggles, but the thing that has kept me going and remembering that I came here for a purpose. I still don't know what that purpose is but I do know that every day I get a closer glimpse. I know that I am here to learn from those around me, to come closer in a way I never thought I could to my Father in Heaven and Jesus Christ, but not just to them, to myself as well. Taking the chance and coming to Alaska has been hard but it has been the best thing I could do at this point in my life. 

Like I said I don't know why I am supposed to write this blog but I hope that it inspires all those who read it!

Love always, 

Kourtney