Hope in the Hopoate Family

      A  couple of years ago I felt the need to go back to school eventually. I didn't know what I was going to study, where I was going to go, or what career it would lead me to. Yet, I felt the need to prepare myself physically and mentally. I pondered and fasted often about future schooling, but it didn't seem like it was time yet to make a decision.     Well just a few months ago, while  attending the temple, I felt drawn that it was time. It was surprising a little bit, even though I had had so many experiences telling me it would be soon. I just didn't think it would be that soon. So I asked the question, what am I going to school for? My mind said one thing and my heart said another. It narrowed it down to 2 options though, so that was good lol.     I went home and told my husband and he has just been the most supportive person in the world.      I called multiple schools, discussed multiple programs with them. I researc...

      It wasn't a direct invitation, but it felt that way... The 1st counselor in my stake talked about how at church, the room fills from the back to the front. I then felt a personal invitation to sit closer to the front. This would be very hard for me. We've worked hard to set a habit of getting to church early. I am grateful for that. However, I always sit in the back lol. I have 4 kids who can be disruptive and would not want to draw any attention to us. So the back has been our spot lol.     I brought up this to the primary president, and she shared that it would be amazing. That she has done it with her family and that it has been good for their family.     So I did! And honestly it has been a few months now! Our kids know our new spot and it has made them more attentive to the speakers. Yes, we still have disruptions or diapers that need to be changed or kids that simply need to leave the chapel. However, 90% of the time, sitting near the front...