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First week in Boise had its up and down. I saw that Steve already filled you in on how hectic things were last week and how I was way more worried about my new job than being able to sit down and think about my past week so grateful I am for my better half.
My new job is going alright, it is very laid back and we have some fun. I am going to continue to grow my knowledge with all the new opportunities with this job.
We are all settled in our little house just have a couple more things to make it home for now. I came home after work on Wednesday and Steve had got everything moved in, he even put together our new couch/bed. Pretty awesome man I have. At the beginning of this week I was so stressed and every day all my stress has been relieved by his actions and him just being him. Steve always knows what I need to calm down and get back into the game of things. Thursday afternoon I get a text from Steve saying, "You got hot yoga at 7:15 tonight." I have never done hot yoga before, but I was up for something new. Hot yoga is in a room at 104 degrees at 35-40% humidity aka get ready to sweat. I wasn't fully prepared for how hot it was going to be, all I brought with me was my yoga mat. Right when I walked in the women who help me sign up told me I need a towel and offer me a water. Oh my goodness I am so thankful I took both the towel and water. Afterwards, my t-shirt was drenched with sweat, I know nasty, but oh did I feel good. The following day I went again, but this time I was more prepared. With the room being so hot it allows that body to be able to perform different positions that the body isn't able to do when the muscles are cold. Every time I go to yoga I enjoy shutting off my  busy brain and focusing on my breath and body.
Today at church I was thinking about and missing my family and our ward back in Salt Lake. I closed my eye without saying anything and immediately I felt God's comfort and His love. From then on I met some great people and I could feel everyone of their warm comforting spirit.  Today I was reminded no matter where you are He is always there for us. I am so overly grateful for this beautiful gospel and for His unforgettable love for each in every one of us.


Crestline trail in Boise hills compared to Salt Lake mountains :)

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