Close Quote, Batman.

Sometimes life can kind of get you down.  There can be experiences and times when everything is just falling down around you.  Everyone's felt that at some point.  Being in Russia isn't always the easiest thing.  I'm far away from my family, I'm pretty sure Putin is actually the White Witch from Narnia and we're stuck in an endless winter until Aslan comes, teaching can be difficult and the kids can be crazy, and sometimes it can just be hard being around people, but truly, "the night is always darkest before the dawn" close quote, Batman.  I think it's important that in these moments of hardship when the White Witch gives you Turkish Delight to win you over or when your attractive Mr. Tumnus is turned into stone that you take a minute to look around you and think of how beautiful the earth is.  It was created by God just for you.  Look at how beautiful and intricate each snowflake, each leaf, and piece of grass is.  Then, look at the sky.  It may be overcast, snowing, clear, starry, but whatever it is, look at it and marvel that God created that as well.  He created worlds without number.  He did all of this with the holy priesthood and "the same priesthood power that created the world, galaxies, and the universes should be part of our lives to bless and strengthen friends, family, and neighbors." Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said that yesterday, April 6, 2013.  This priesthood can be part of our lives.  This same priesthood that created everything can be in our homes.  How humbling!  If you are struggling, turn to God in prayer.  Pray for love and comfort.  He will answer.  He always does.

Here's a video that brought me a lot of peace today.  I hope it helps you, too!