today, my favorite bishop was released from my ward, and i bawled the whole sacrament meeting. it's easy to take some things in your life for granted. as much as i love and appreciate him, i know that it is time for him to be released. he has taught me so much about the gospel, and i am sad to see him go. after sacrament meeting, i tried to tell him how much i appreciate him, but i just started crying even more. he hugged me and handed be "baby bear" (the second counselor's baby) and i felt better. 

it's been a spiritually uplifting day. i just look around me and see everything that i have been given and cry some more because everything is so beautiful. i am so grateful that i have a heavenly father who can convey to me through music, lessons, talks, and confirmation that the world is beautiful and that i am blessed.