May 3, 2021: There's no excuse for cold meat

 We all know the famous phrase, "There's no excuse for cold meat" said by the one and only, Josh Nelson. I related this to my life this week by hiking up the Rainbow Mchugh Trailhead. We started the ascent and ran into passing travelers who informed us that there was a brown bear up ahead who was feasting on his kill, a moose. My first thought was, "HEX YEAH. LETS GO GET HIM!". I took a step back and scanned the group of Elders/companion that I was leading. Second thought, "HEY SQUAD, LETS TAKE A RIGHT AND HIT THE "Windy" trail". It was beautiful and [sadly] I mean happily! bear free. 

My reflection on this experience made me wonder why I procrastinated the thought of going the safer route. Why didn't I think first to straightway choose the right! "Straightway is a power word. Straightway is an action word. It means immediately, without delay or hesitation. It means at once. Also, it is associated with having no curve or turn—a straight course, track, or path. Procrastination would be the very opposite of straightway". I am thankful for the example that disciples of Jesus Christ show us when they were each fishing separately on the sea of Galilee. Jesus Christ beckons them to follow him. They straightway & instantly drop their nets, and follow him! What an amazing story that we can apply in our lives. To stop, listen, and obey! This helps us choose the right when other choices are placed in front of us. Like my hike! I'm really glad that we chose the right path and did not become cold meat;)

My fb friend Stephanie, who works on base came to a YSA Girls dinner at Texas Roadhouse. Not sure how or why there is a Texas Roadhouse in Alaska, but I was thankful to go! We sat with her at a table of 3 other girls who happened to all be recently returned missionaries. The topic of the night was our church and it was cool to see others teach her what we believe! It was an awesome missionary experience. 

I am in love with Alaska 250%! I can't wait to come back and go on crazy adventures. My bucket list keeps getting longer! 

Choose Joy,

SISTA REX

P.s. it only snowed once this week! #SCORE!