strange happening

Since I am in between homes for the summer I came over to my parents today to pick up some clothing articles and such for a reception this evening and while home I poked my head in the kitchen to check for mail call. Much to my surprise I had something that wasn't a wedding invite and as I picked up the envelope I stared in confusion. It was addressed to me in my handwriting(however much more poor handwriting then I have now) with the return address from an old seminary teacher named Bro. Mortensen. Totally interested I opened it up only to have a deja vu of what it was!
Almost 6-7 years ago now I was in Bro. Mortensen's seminary class at Timpview where he had us write a letter to ourselves that he would mail to us in 5 years (obviously a little behind in the year part but that's okay!). I read my letter and almost cried in some parts, because that's what I do is cry over stupid things, but mostly laughed. here are some portions/ideas I included in this amazing letter-

Hello Self:
-Currently in first year of high school, towards the end of year so I have almost survived my first year living here in Provo. I have to say that this has been the hardest year of school EVER trying to not only adjust to high school but to having to make new friends and I still live with the "what if's?" I had still been living in Helper instead. I get homesick for that place everyday and cried last night just thinking about it. I'll never forget that place!!

-When I get this letter I hope to be working at a nurse in a hospital and dating a really hot guy! (HAHAHAHAHA, oh man just listen to my teenage self!)

-I'm 15 years old, and will turn 16 in July!!! I'm soooo excited!

-I may be attending Summer school this year

-Some of my friends I have now are: Lindsay Lowder, Emily Russon, Lauren Francis, Gina Sheffer, Perry Kimball, Chris Rowland, Jenny Pate, and Jessie George. (some things never change you two!)

-this summer I will go to California and see the ocean for the very first time!! as well as have my first "real" job

-Family: Ash is dating Clif and I dare-bet their married soon. She still lives in Price but moves to Emery County in 2 weeks. Channy-on the b-ball team and comes as a freshman to timpview next year. Taylor- getting back into baseball as well as playing soccer, basketball, and is living it up with the girls. 6th grade Pimp!! Tanner-the baby of our family is in 4th grade and is just loving life. He plays sports too and loved to be played with. he's just as cute as ever! Mom & Dad-Chase us around, hand out money, and love us like no one else could.

-I'm stuck trying to find myself again, and trying to gain a sure testimony. I know what I feel in the church and I hope it only to continue. I thank heavenly father for life everyday and I love to laugh.

-I love my family and pray for nothing to ever happen to them.

-My future advice to my children is: NEVER MOVE!! love your kids as much as my parents do, and always listen to you're mom. She's awesome! Also love life because you only have one.

-SEE YOU IN FIVE YEARS!!!!

Obviously I was a very deep 15 year old!! I loved getting this letter today because I remember exactly how I felt back then. I remember how awful of a transition it was from helper to Provo and I'm glad now that I'm mature enough to realize it was the best thing to happen for me and my family. I would have never received the opportunities in Helper like I did in Provo. I spent a lot of time alone that year especially, and I look back now and realize that it was better to be alone than to have bad friends influencing you for the worse. I am not a nurse quite yet nor am I dating the really hot guy : ) but I still love my family, love life, and definitely still love to laugh! Also I'm glad to say that I'm still friends with Jenny and Jessie, although it's Jessie McKinley now not George with Jenny's name changing soon!! Since writing this letter I have not only found myself, only to once again lose myself and find it again. I've learned so much since then and looking back now I never thought I would be where I am today when I wrote that. Moving away to college was the best decision I've yet to make and has made me who I am today-well along with that move to Provo. I resented moving and change and now I actually crave it in my life. I guess what I'm saying is the beauty of this letter reminded me that things happen for a reason and you can't get caught up in your trials. take my 15 year old advice and love life, you only have one ; )