I am so thankful!

I have been so blessed! I have so much to be thankful for and so much to rejoice about! Here are a few things I'm thankful for:
1: I have been sealed for all eternity to my very best friend!
2: I have a great home that is perfect for us!
3: My parents have always taught and continue to teach me about the gospel.
4: I know my Savior lives.
5: I have many friends that strengthen me.
6: I have the privlage to live in a free country. Where I am able to worship as I want.
7: I have a good job.

8: Craig and I get to help with the youth in our ward.

9: Our parents live near.

10:We have 3 neices, 3 nephews, and will have another this summer.

11: I have a little sister that loves to spend time with me.

12: I have never had to go hungry, be homeless, or live in poverty.

13: I know that I have a Heavenly Father, who loves me, and knows me.

14: I have the right to vote.

15: I have many "grandparents" that love me. Luckily they let me adopt them.

16: I've had the same best friend for 11 years.

17: My dad has alot of faith in me,loves me more than I know, and is one of my biggest fans.

18: I have 4 little cousins that love spending time with Craig and I.

19: My mom and I have helped eachother through alot of hard times and good times.

20:That my cousin sends me pictures of her little boys often.

21: That I grew up in a small town.

22: I get to go to the temple with my husband at least once a month.

23: Sometimes when Craig has to work late I can go with him.

24: I know I have angels watching over me.

25: I know miracles happen...I am one of them.

26: I have a brother thatis perfect and gives me strength to keep going, so we can be together one day.

27: I was able to be with Mi when Alex was born. I love that boy more than I could ever imagine.

28: I was able to attend BYU-I and make great lifelong friends.

29: Craig didn't give up on me when I was too blonde to realize he liked me.

30: A brother that is up for doing tricks on people anytime, and loves me even though we dont always see eye to eye.

31: I know how to cook so we dont have to eat from a box.(unless we want to)

32: I have had alot of leaders that have so much faith in me.

33: I have an aunt and uncle that love and support me in all that I do.

34: My husband loves to make me happy!

35: I can sew.

36: I am able to keep in touch with loved ones far away.

37: I was blessed to learn about enduring to the end by one of the best examples there is.

38: I have the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost.

39: I have sacred covenants with Heavenly Father.

40: I have a puppy that loves to play with us.

41: I have a strong testimony that has never waivered.

42: People can trust me.

43: My family can be together forever.

44: Craig takes care of me and makes sure I'm safe.

45: I have more friends than I can count.

Charity Never Faileth

In Relief Society a couple of weeks ago we were discussing how blessed we are to not only have a living prophet, but to hear from him monthly! Every month he gives counsel to help us become a better people and draw nearer to our Father in Heaven. But if asked what our prophet had to say this month, would we know? I probably wouldn't. So I challenged my self to monthly write in my journal what the prophet has counseled, and to post here also for my friend and family.
This month I was lucky enough to attend the annual Relief Society Broadcast with my mom. As I listened to the wonderful talks and music, I couldn't help but want to be a better person, like our dear President Hinckley said, "Try a little harder, be a little kinder".
This month President Thomas S. Monson’s counsel was on Charity. Here’s what he had to say:

" I consider charity—or “the pure love of Christ”—to be the opposite of criticism and judging. In speaking of charity, I do not at this moment have in mind the relief of the suffering through the giving of our substance. That, of course, is necessary and proper. Tonight, however, I have in mind the charity that manifests itself when we are tolerant of others and lenient toward their actions, the kind of charity that forgives, the kind of charity that is patient.
I have in mind the charity that impels us to be sympathetic, compassionate, and merciful, not only in times of sickness and affliction and distress but also in times of weakness or error on the part of others.
There is a serious need for the charity that gives attention to those who are unnoticed, hope to those who are discouraged, aid to those who are afflicted. True charity is love in action. The need for charity is everywhere.
Needed is the charity which refuses to find satisfaction in hearing or in repeating the reports of misfortunes that come to others, unless by so doing, the unfortunate one may be benefited. The American educator and politician Horace Mann once said, “To pity distress is but human; to relieve it is godlike.”
Charity is having patience with someone who has let us down. It is resisting the impulse to become offended easily. It is accepting weaknesses and shortcomings. It is accepting people as they truly are. It is looking beyond physical appearances to attributes that will not dim through time. It is resisting the impulse to categorize others.
Charity, that pure love of Christ, is manifest when a group of young women from a singles ward travels hundreds of miles to attend the funeral services for the mother of one of their Relief Society sisters. Charity is shown when devoted visiting teachers return month after month, year after year to the same uninterested, somewhat critical sister. It is evident when an elderly widow is remembered and taken to ward functions and to Relief Society activities. It is felt when the sister sitting alone in Relief Society receives the invitation, “Come—sit by us.”
In a hundred small ways, all of you wear the mantle of charity. Life is perfect for none of us. Rather than being judgmental and critical of each other, may we have the pure love of Christ for our fellow travelers in this journey through life. May we recognize that each one is doing her best to deal with the challenges which come her way, and may we strive to do our best to help out.
Charity has been defined as “the highest, noblest, strongest kind of love,” the “pure love of Christ . . . ; and whoso is found possessed of it at the last day, it shall be well with [her].”
“Charity never faileth.” May this long-enduring Relief Society motto, this timeless truth, guide you in everything you do. May it permeate your very souls and find expression in all your thoughts and actions.
I express my love to you, my sisters, and pray that heaven’s blessings may ever be yours. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen."
(Charity Never Faileth, President Thomas S. Monson. September 25,2010)

I hope that I can take this counsel to heart. I pray that I can show charity toward others, and grow closer to my Heavenly Father.When I judge, I have no time to love. I am so gratful for the oppurtunities that I have to hear from our sweet prophet, and his wise counslers. I am so grateful for the oppurtunity that Craig and I have to attend the temple often. I'm gratful that I know that my family can be together forever, and that I have the help of our Savior. I am so blessed. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

The Helms

We are finally married!

The wedding went great! Everything turned out great and the reception was nonstop busy!!! We were so lucky to have so much support from our family and friends! It was great seeing so many people we don't get to see very often. We had a great time, and we're lucky enough to get to go away for 5 days! We are so blessed!

I am so grateful to be married to my best friend!

Almost there....

We are only a week away from the wedding! We are so grateful for all of the love and support we've been given . We have so many people who love us and want the best for us. Here are about half of our invitations! We are so excited to spare this special day with our famil and friends. Hopefully everything this next week goes fast....and smoothly! We are so excited to start on this new adventure together. Craig truely is my best friend, he means the world to me and I'm so grateful that he wants to be with me forever.

It's Getting Closer!

Well we are only 15 days away from the wedding! We are so excited but ready to be done with the wedding. There are just a few projects to finish up for the reception, along with getting our house ready. We were very excited Monday night when we started pulling some carpet up and found wood floors!!! We have wood floors everywhere except the bathroom & kitchen :) That made us both so happy! I am so excited to start painting this week! Luckily work has been slow for Craig this week so he's been able to spend time with me and help me get things done. I'm so grateful for him and all the love and support he gives me, I am so blessed!

5 more weeks

Well almost 5 weeks left until the big day and we can hardly wait. We just have a few more things to finish up and are anxious to get our cute invitations out. It's been long engagement and we are ready to settle into married life. Luckily, planning the wedding and reception hasn't been too stressful so far. We feel so blessed and are so excited to be starting our life together !