My ring looked similar to the one the fairy prince Cornelius gives to Thumbelina in this version set of the movie selection scene(s). Mine however, had a spade charm hanging or dangling off one side for “I love you in spades” while the other had a star. Reach for the stars or make the wish with “upon the star” as in the old nursery rhyme or I am or was a star to my husband of 19 years now(marriage) in years. It is hard to believe we will reach twenty years very shortly, close to the end of next month. Twenty years starts on October 20. We will have celebrated 19 years together both civil and 17 eternal years. See the post of or about my Spiritual identity. I posted “Our Temple” picture there and my confirmed eternal identity.
On the backdrop of Christmas in August, a brave soul asked for my hand in marriage, leading me into a life of adventure and the life I sought. Though we have been through many sorrows, adversities, hardships, and traumas during our years and the cost of discipleship has been heavy. The sacrifices for obedience to the Heavenly Father’s Ordinances, Commandments, Laws, and Word of Wisdom has helped us overcome the grief and sorrows of life. The cost was loss of two children from our lives, the nearly fatal attack on my husband, one attack on me when the first child was removed during the day/night of evil. We have also endured a number of automotive engine and major mechanical failures, financial adversities, problems with vices as the human nature mortal side of us worked against the pull of temptations, grief, loss of loved ones in deaths, and social circle changes. As the wife, these pains have been worth the sweet rewards of eternal riches and the promised blessings of Heaven in that of our Temple Marriage Covenants. The Lord faithfully rewards all those who remain faithful throughout all of their days. What we could not have in this life, due to a fallen world and a fallible state of corruption, greed, and thievery, will be restored to us on the other side of life. We have the Lord’s promises of that as long as we remain faithful to Him on this side and work to be obedient. “We are saved by grace and that not of ourselves through faith on the Lord, Jesus Christ, after all we can do.” “His grace is sufficient for us, especially during moments of weakness when His power is made most strong.” He is the Good Shepherd of our souls and the author and perfecter/finisher of our faith.” “His Law is Law.” He lives and while He lives we can sing and serve Him and all others despite what has been stolen from us in this life. (mortally or temporally)
For me, the thought of each August and the celebration of the Yellowstone National Park traditions bring much romance to mind. It renews my vigor to push through until October 20, when we conclude the year. Most years the good far out pace the bad. When the years are dark with little remaining hope, I remind myself that “We are not of the world, because Christ overcame the world” and that we are His. So the world might hate us, because our destiny is far greater than what this imperfect and fallen, iniquitous world can see. We maintain the hope of eternity, because Christ was first resurrected and so shall we be. I have posted an early blog with my Spiritual Identity and Our Temple on it, in the effort of showing everyone, when Eternity stepped in and assured us of the glories yet to come. I have several other moments throughout my life, where Heaven intervened and brought complete joy and bliss to my life. I have the pinpointed moment when the Foreordination took place. Where we were, my parents and I, in my infancy, then during elementary school there were clues as to what my path was to be, more especially noted and celebrated toward the end of my high school years. The identity was then confirmed when Mark and I were married for time and All Eternity, not just until death do us part. Our marriage and the eternal blessings will transcend the grave and go into the immortal side or aspects of life. This is just a change of forms. See my posting about the Celestine Prophecy movie and follow up movie “The Secret.” This will explain some of the understandings I have about the energies of life and some of repentance of sorts, as though some of what we do to each other everyday in this side of life. If more people would look at these messages and realize that they are Children of God and that they are loved, and that we all can have the “one true God source” for ourselves as each of us is on the path, just in different places on that path. We each can find the way to connect with Christ the Lord. I cannot wait for the Eternal blessings to finish filling our lives with supreme joy beyond anything we can know here. This is also where my “Divine flow of Intelligence from the source of Supernal Love” comes in. I hope all have found the “light and joy” that I brought to your lives.
My testimony is through the campfire Christian hymn of “Pass It On.” If anyone ever reads the lyrics of that, the after glow is there. Sometimes it was the little things I tried to give or do, that is not so much noticed at the moment done, but is reflected upon and realized long after I have gone on helping other souls. My poetry shared here, in the word documents reveals the full spectrum of what is within me that people have thus far noticed about me. I always had the best intentions at all times through all situations. (It is more difficult to notice that when it sometimes can come out sideways or was at times misunderstood.) I loved people. I learned so very much from most of my life’s teachers. Probably at the last day of my life, could then say all, but for now…I am still a learner and a student in this life. Thank you all for those who brought hope and joy, help and kindness, those who helped us overcome the adversities and stuck with us through the worst. We appreciate all whose financial means made it possible to keep life going at times when we struggled to meet the cost of living or pay for the vehicle repairs/replacements, and other such needs. We know there are many gifts that are not monetary as well. Before I close this post and publish it, let me remind people to look at the beautiful spring season when many colorful plants are reviving after the long and dormant winter(s). Remember “The Rose” by Bette Middler, and though I will not post other music I was found of in life, here…know that those who really know me, will know some of what those songs are. Best wishes to all and I hope most if not all dreams came true for people as much as possible while they lived. Wish upon your star, then get busy setting goals to get them accomplished. In other earlier posts I have given encouragement for those and strength to endure to the destined accomplishment even when the way seemed darkest. Watch some of the videos and see….I have given as much wisdom as blogs will allow for. Love and prayers of concern for all of you and know that I cared. Take good care and live life to the fullest! “Strive to be Extraordinary!” Krystina
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