Family...an eternal one..

Even though this is a couple weeks late, I'm still posting it. My great uncle was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer about a month ago and his health rapidly declined over the past month. He passed away tonight but through it all, I have been thankful for the knowledge of eternal families and know that I will see him again. He was a great uncle who lived life to the fullest everyday and has made an impact/inspiration on everyone that has come into his life. Now, this is me, giving my thanks for my family. The Moss family.

I’ve been thinking a lot about the Moss Family lately. I don’t know if its because every year around this time I wish I were out in Idaho or visiting family enjoying the holidays together. I haven’t had a Thanksgiving or a Christmas with the Moss family since we moved out here to PA. I was recently watching a home video that’s back from 20 years ago, when I was about 7 months old and noticing how everybody changed and even thinking “its nice to go back 20 years and not knowing where everybody has ended up, how far apart (miles) we are, who married who.” I even hate to say this but, I miss it. I miss all the memories that we had growing up and coming out to Idaho to visit. But, as I look back on my many memories, I know that my life would not be the same without them in my life. Sure, we’ve all had our differences, own challenges or trials but in the end it comes down to the two people that started the Moss Family. Our grandparents, Lyle and Bonnie Moss. We all have them to thank for raising great children who are amazing parents, aunts, and uncles. As Thanksgiving approaches, I thank Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ for blessing me with such an amazing family that I love and miss very much. I also want to thank Heavenly Father and Jesus for blessing me with such a great Grandpa who I miss everyday and know that he is with me and there is no doubt in my mind that he was proud of me and proud of all his grandchildren. He didn’t care what mistakes we made or how different we all are, he loved us all the same. On February 13, 2009, I remember sitting in Grandma and Grandpas living room surrounded by family who were dealing with the fact that we were losing a very important person in the family. I remember one moment where all 4 kids along with Grandma were around his bed and with tears Tauna said “You and mom have been a great inspiration on all us kids” Even though, he didn’t open his eyes much after a few days, he heard what we were all saying to him and he knew it even before we said it. He even knew we were all there. Over the course of the past months, I’ve had frustrations and tear filled days knowing that I wasn’t able to be out there for the services but I’ve realized now, that I’m thankful I had those last days with Grandpa. You should be too. Growing up, I’ve seen my Moms extended family grow further apart, same with my Dads. I’m scared to what the future holds for the Moss Family because they are the best family out there. They’re there when you need a ‘pick me up’, being willing to keep in touch with you over Facebook, Giving words of encouragement and I could go on for hours. Before you know it, we will all be in different places around the nation and sooner or later, all we’ll be to each other is a memory. You guys should totally see my room—its literally plastered (well, not plastered) but hung with nothing but the Moss Family. Every time I look at a picture I remember what we were doing and where it was taken and I know that you guys will always be my family and nothing can change that. So, as I bring this sappy thing to a close, I just want to say Thank you. Thank you for being great cousins and for always being there. I realized last night as my mom and I were talking about Thanksgiving that this would be the last one that I’m home for before I go on my mission. Its crazy to think that a year from now I’ll be somewhere totally different or maybe sitting in the MTC waiting to go out in the field. Thank you for opening up my eyes to what family is and what it means. As we all go on with Thanksgiving and even life, lets all thank Heavenly Father for Forever Families. At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter what differences we have, what we’ve done or what we’ve said, we are and forever will be family. I LOVE EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU VERY MUCH (maybe some more than others—JUST KIDDING…HAHA)

Change...

I've been thinking alot lately about my job. I've had a feeling that maybe i'm not supposed to be a dental assistant. I made a list of pros and cons and the cons had it. When it all comes down to it though I'm still young (not for long though) and I have my whole life ahead of me and I need to experience life more and really find out who and what i want to be. I want to go into a profession where I can help people who are less fortunate who need someone to be there. I've always had a heart for those types of people and I want to make a difference in peoples lives--I can't do it being a dental assistant. It wouldn't make sense now to go to school if I'm going to go on a mission next spring. I don't know what to do. I've talked to 3 people outside of my family who have helped me gain an understanding of what I should do (I have talked to my family) one piece of advice that I got was to do what makes me happy and that and that its my happiness that i need to worry about. So, for now I'm going to figure out what to do with everything. I want people to be proud of me for who I am and what I'm doing. If anyone has any suggestions or anything PLEASE comment. In the end though, I know, that its my own personal decision.

famdamly

A couple weeks ago, my Grandma Moss, Aunt Peggy, Uncle Gary, Aunt Tanya and cousin Ella came out here to visit. It was such an awesome time! Grandma and Peggy flew in on Tuesday and Gary and his family Wednesday night. I didn't see much of Gary and his family since I was working a majority of the time..what can i say? i'm dedicated ;)
For the weekend, we all decided to head to D.C. since Gary, Tanya, and Ella have never been there. So, Saturday, Gary, Tanya, Ella, Megan, Peggy, Me and my mom drove to Gettysburg did an auto tour of the battlefields and drove to D.C. Dad, Ashley, Gma, and Kellen came down later since Kellen had a game. That night once everyone was there we went to a BBQ place (Red Hot and Blue) which was amazing!! Then, we went to see the monuments at night..IT WAS SO AWESOME!!
Sunday we went to D.C.--we went to the American History museum, Peterson House (where lincoln died) AND the white house!! I'VE NEVER BEEN TO THE WHITE HOUSE AND IT WAS AMAZING!!! then, we all decided to go back to the hotel and relax..then my mom and the 4 of us went home. I'd write more but my wrists hurt more now since i've become a dental assistant...

Long Time, No Talk

So, alot has happened over the past month since I've last posted. Okay, not alot, but close. This past month I got to house sit for two weeks by myself and I was super excited about that--no parentals, I got to go to Virginia (which was awesome) and.....I MOVED OUT!!! WAHOO!!! I've been waiting to move out for the past two years and my wish finally came true!! I moved in to my grandparents...what a huge step *I say sarcastically*. Anyway, I've realized though that I have grown up and most importantly, changed. Lately though, I've become more grateful for my family both immediate and extended. I've also had another outlook on life. I've come to enjoy it more. One of my favorite quotes is "Its not what the world holds for you...its what you bring to it" and its true...I'm trying to think of ways where I can make a difference or in somebodys life. I don't know if I have or if I ever will though...oh yeah, and...I'm preparing to go on a mission right now so if all goes well.. i can have my papers in next spring!! WAHOO!!!

I wish I was in that car...

Last weekend I had the opportunity to go to Virginia to visit my cousin Jared and his family. I had such an awesome time and I didn't want it to end. So, I'm just going to post pictures of the vaca since I can't really seem to figure out what I want to say.

Life Couldn't get more EXCITING!!! :)

So these past couple weeks have been pretty stressful with work and everything but with exciting things popping up all the time I'm excited to have stuff to look forward too. Like a couple weeks ago (more like 3) I went to Lancaster to see my cousin play in a softball tournament, this past weekend I went to my friends baby shower on Saturday then on Sunday went to NYC with friends that I hardly hang out with anymore..it was fun just to catch up on silly stuff in our lives AND the best part of them all IS....for two weeks i get to housesit for family friends--I get the joint to myself :) and then in a week and 4 days I'm flying to Virginia to see my cousin and this time I'm by myself!! I'm super stoked!!

So, anyway about the NYC trip....Here it goes: My friends decided that they wanted to leave for the city around 4am so we would have the whole day in the city so we would start showering in shifts at 2am...I woke up by my friends alarm and looked at the time which was 2:15 am and thought that maybe I should start waking people up. So, then at 4am we started our roadtrip to NYC...when we got to NYC we got off at the WTC subway stop (we rode the subway into the city) and stopped by ground zero and then walked our merry way to the Statue of Liberty. We missed the tickets to walk up to the monument but thats okay. We just took pictures and walked around Liberty Island. We were going to go to Ellis Island but, it started downpouring so we decided to skip it and head to Times Square. Of course, it was still downpouring and me and my friend Amanda didn't have hoods or umbrellas and I was wearing white (thank goodness I had a tank underneath) we refused to by an umbrella and then when it really started going we decided to get one. Anyway, we went to Toys R us which is flippin awesome and another Toy Store. Although, we didn't really do that much but walk and look around we had a pretty good trip. I was thinking twice about going on this trip but I realized something...Lifes to short to pass up opporutnitys like this. Heres some pics

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Didn't want the day to end...

I was so excited for today!!! Last Monday, I heard that my cousin Jared would be in Lancaster (which is two hours away from me) for a tournament and since I didn't get to see him the last time and completely upset, I went for it!! I went with my friend Brittany. I was excited all week for Saturday to come--I could hardly work on Friday I was so excited. So, Brittany and I got up at 5:45 am to hit the road to be there by 9:00 am for the first game. After the game, we all drove around (jared, sarah, me, brittany and makenna) and enjoying ourselves. We then went back to the game and sat through two of them. I of course, am burnt like a tomato and I refused to put sunblock on. I look like a tomato and my legs hurt so bad I can't bend them. We all then went out to dinner and then the girls headed to the outlet mall!! After that, brittany and I took off.
I didn't want the day to end because I had been looking forward to it all week and it made me realize that I miss my famdamly very much--but I know they will always be there for me.