Decision Making

I made this blog mostly for myself but if I can enlighten or cheer up one person who reads it then I will feel fulfilled. My heart has been so full the last few weeks. I have been faced with making decisions that Heavenly Father knew I had the strength to make, even when I didn't believe it. Although I wish someone could hit me and tell me which path I am supposed to take, I know my testimony and faith are strengthened when I am assured that I have made a correct decision.
I first came here to NAU simply because they offered me the most financial aid and I thought it would be an easy adjustment to college life. What a blessing those two things have been! Since before I graduated high school I knew I wanted to study music therapy and work with kids with autism. I know I have so much to learn from these earthy angels. NAU does not have a music therapy degree so I planned on only being here for a year then transferring to ASU or Utah State. ASU never felt right and out-of-state tuition is expensive so I started looking into BYU-Idaho. I applied, and have been accepted! As soon as I received the email I started planning out everything I was going to do until I got there. That night I called my mom and my excitement turned into insecurity. And after that, more and more things began to get even better in Flagstaff. I prayed to Heavenly Father asking Him to let me know if Idaho was not the right choice for me. It sounds ridiculous though, that a church school can be the wrong place to attend. Finally the irritation got the best of me and I changed my mind. "Fine! I'm staying in Flagstaff!" And the weight was gone.
I almost become sad when I think of not experiencing attendance at BYU-Idaho, almost. But I know the fact that I'm not really sad is a sign that I am supposed to stay in Flagstaff. I definitely did not expect to fall in love with this place as much as I have. The laid-back hippie life has rubbed off on me. I remember coming up to Flagstaff to visit my aunt, uncle, and cousins as a little girl and absolutely loving it. I begged and begged my mom to bring us up more often. Now I'm up here fulfilling my dream. It's like Heavenly Father knew I would love it before I did. I love the feeling. I love the people. I love the fresh air. I love the food. And I most of all love that I know I meant to be here.
Along with that, I will not be studying Music Therapy, but actually Human Development. I have recently heard of a field in child development where I can certify as a specialist and work with parents to help their children learn and grow healthily and happily. I expect this job to be just as rewarding and blessing rich to myself, my family, and others and their families as a job as a music therapist. I am so excited to get started!
I am so grateful for the power of prayer. I love the scriptures and everything about the Gospel, but my favorite part about being a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is having a constant communication opportunity with my Father in Heaven. It is such a blessed gift.