If Only.

If only. Two words that I have slowly let take hold of my life, little by little. Two words. That's it. I've let it determine my happiness. Not anymore.

If only I can get through today, everything will be okay.
If only I can pass this darn test, the class will be easier.
If only so-and-so would just not be so frustrating, then I wouldn't have to deal with such ridiculous people.
If only I can get through this small moment, because nobody understands what I feel.

If only, if only, if only. 

There are COUNTLESS "if only's" in our lives. We can't let them overrule us in the ways they have. God has a much bigger plan for us than we can ever fathom. Surely, this life was not meant to be easy by any means, but are we listening to the "if only's" that Heavenly Father is trying to put in our lives?

Instead, lets change our if only's.

If only I can get through today helping others instead of myself.
If only I can comprehend this test my Heavenly Father is putting me through, and become better from it.
If only I can understand more fully God has for that person.
If only I can get through this small moment to help others understand how Heavenly Father loves them unconditionally.

God love us. SO MUCH. And though it made be hard to understand why, he's there weather we are accepting of his love or not.

If only we can take a moment to do what Heavenly Father wants us to do, we will understand and feel eternal happiness. 

~Mostly Marissa~

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Aaaaannnnddd now for some photos from this past week if you care. :)

Luff these gals. 

Missionary Musical Fireside did not disappoint. 

Ogden Temple. <3

I may or may not have had a flip out moment when I saw this. I love this lady. She's simply amazing. And if you haven't seen Meet the Mormons. WATCH IT NOW. 

We also got MORP photos back. This kid was a great date. 

Massage table madness. 

This girl. I don't know what I would do without her. 

Avengers was simply amazing! I think I found a new favorite movie. Also, Captain Hottie did a spectacular job. 

If you can't tell, we're all wearing Captain America a.k.a. Captain Hottie shirts. And yes, my hair is indeed crazy. Don't judge.

Fort Buenaventura is quite beautiful.

Selfie with a goose is always necessary. And my dad did a fabulous job on Adam and Mogene's engagements. More to come on that later!

This girl. I don't even have words. 

Shae Bae mastered the art of the kite. 

Firrrrreeee!!!

And now for some moments when Marissa was messing around with a camera.

Love these two crazy gals. 

The amount of sass in this picture is unbearable.

Oh girls...and Tanner.

Betcha can't find Chris and Tanner. 

They were actually trying to pretend laugh, but these are real quality pictures of them laughing. 

Holy studs. ;)

Model status!

And for a moment when the Greer was actually my model. What a beauty!

Our attempt at Shae Bae holding the moon. And a little bit of a photo bomb for yawl.

And now I leave you with the Tanner winking. You're welcome. 

Have a great week friends.