My Best Friend

Last night I had the opportunity of thinking back to where I was a year ago. As I thought about it I realized how much things have dramatically changed for me. I was sitting by David Durrant and we reflected on where we were a year ago. It made me think of all the things that had happened within one year. Just one year, three hundred and sixty-five days later I have completely changed my outlook on life. Not to say a year ago was bad but I never really realized how much of a difference this year has caused me. One of the biggest changes was through meeting that man I was sitting by last night. I'll try not to make this sappy or even to make David blush but I think if I am going to blog about my life, I have to write about my life. I will attempt to avoid any cliches that relationships carry but if one slips out one things you must realize is I mean it. I really do mean it.

Early on David made me realize who I was and my potential. That after all was what initially drove me to him. Shortly after our first date David and I went on a walk. During this time he said, "You know Kezi I want to tell you something about yourself." I thought Oh great here it comes something totally cheesy or something really random but instead he surprised me. He then said "Kezi you are good." I had no clue what he meant by that but he went on to tell me that I was a good person. It was a really simple statement but I could tell he really thought that I was a good person. I have always been impressed by his ability to know where I am at. Mentally or physically he understands where I am at and what I need, almost as if he was reading my mind. Needless to say that was something that I needed to hear, something simple, something kind but definitely something genuine.

Later on while dating him he taught me another important lesson; that I can make it through anything. Once he shared a thought with me that starts by reading Romans 8: 35-39. I wont read the whole thing but the thought he shared with me starts in verse thirty-seven "in all these things we are more than conquers through him that loved us." David has highlighted the love that our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ have for me. He has strengthen my testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ through his simple example. I do hope that someday everyone will find someone who provides that strength for them because I cannot seem to imagine life without it. He is my best friend.

Try not to be too jealous that I am marrying the most handsome man alive!

Be Kind

Monday night I was reminded of an important lesson that I needed to be reminded of. While attending Brigham Young University Idaho every Monday night I meet with a group of people that are my Home Evening group. It began with a spiritual thought, and whether you are spiritual or not this applies to all. Winfred is a member of my Home Evening group, originally from Ghana, he shared this simple truth with us. I wish I could portray how he spoke these words because it was much more meaningful than I am sure I could ever do. In his beautiful accent he shared the scripture Ephesians chapter four verse thirty two, "And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you." After each characteristic Winfred paused then went on. I was reminded of what the scripture says plain and simple: Be kind, Understanding, Forgiving. It occurred to me that we may not always be in a 'kind' situation. We may feel that it would be unfair for us to be kind because the world or someone else is not being kind to us. But if you and I make an effort to be kind, then the world will be void of one less selfish, rude, and unforgiving person. In all honesty I'm sure on the wide scale of things won't make much of a difference to the world. I'm sure the world will still continue in corruption, crime, and war. But the one thing I can promise is it will make a difference to you. If you and I become more kind it will change us which will then have an impact on those around us.
Do, think, become something kinder today and it will change today.

From Ordinary to Extraordinary

While I was anxiously and thoughtfully debating what the name to my blog would be, I thought "From Ordinary to Extraordinary" might be a fitting title. The idea behind my title was that often we look at our lives and expect extraordinary things but end up feeling only ordinary. I think back when I was younger and I think of those moments where you wished you were a rock star or an astronaut but then you grow up and you become a teacher or a garbage man. And you feel ordinary. But you aren't, actually you are extraordinary. My whole blog won't be about how extraordinary you or I are but I would like to highlight aspects of my ordinary life that turn out being quite extraordinary.