Lyssa's inspirational thoughts for the day!

Did I ever mention I really enjoy writing and poetry? Well, inspiration has struck.  ☺️👏🏻 Today is my last day as a seminary teacher and as Sister Wanner. It’s been an unforgettable experience.  ♥️🙏🏻 The time has come, the clock is near, To close the chapter on this last year. I’ve learned so much, and lived through life. It’s been up and down, with joy and strife. The people I’ve met, will always be in my heart. Even though the time has come for us to part. God has been there and is my strength  He has constantly been there through this great length. The love I have in my heart is so much, Thank goodness we can all keep in touch. I will forever treasure my students and my class. I’m just hoping they all get good grades and pass. This year has been eventful with lots of surprises. Earthquakes, a pandemic, and did I mention a virus? Poetry and writing is something I’ve always loved. Especially when the feeling of peace descends over m

These 2 beauties are the BEST friends anyone could ask for. I met Amy and her family in kindergarten and we’ve been the best of friends ever since. We make time for each other, both give 100%, and are there for each other. It really has been the most PERFECT friendship.  During this whole pandemic, Amy, Emily, and I have done daily scripture study over zoom. There have been a couple days where we haven’t had it, but we’ve been going strong for the past couple months. Being able to read the scriptures, share our testimonies and life experiences, as well as lifting one another up, has been amazing.  🙏🏻  We’re there for each other. We strengthen each other, and we understand and are there for one another. Lately I have felt a disconnect between God and I. I don’t know how to describe it, but this morning Amy shared an experience and she said all the right things I needed to hear. She was crying, I was crying, and sweet Emily was just taking it all in. It was exactly what I need

As I reflect upon the last year of my life, there have been so many life lessons. I have been so blessed and grateful to be able to teach seminary here at Bear River. My students are amazing and my faculty is out of this world. Not only that, they are now my friends.  🥰  I have learned so much from each and every person that has entered into my life this year. They are the best of the best.  ♥️  I love them all so much! Yesterday I went to the seminary: I packed up my classroom and office, turned in my key, visited with students, and my fellow teacher friends, took lots of pictures, and said goodbye. It was HARD. Seeing some of my students and teachers was a beautiful experience. I was a little melancholy and sad to close this chapter, but it’ll be something I will treasure forever. The memories and experiences will always live on!  I have gained so much! So many friendships, my gospel knowledge that has increased, how I’ve become a better teacher, but more importantly, a bet

The last week of my life has been the worst AND best of my life. I have learned so much. And I have felt so much peace and love from my Father in Heaven and from my Savior Jesus Christ. 1 John 4:16 says “God is love”. Andrew C. Skinner said “It is our Heavenly Father who chooses; we do not dictate to Him time, place, or circumstance. Still, we may rest assured that our Father knows ALL things and He does all that He does OUT OF LOVE. And He does what is best for us from an eternal perspective.” Realizing that Heavenly Father does everything out of love, for ME and for you, makes me stop and look up. All the hard trials I’ve been though, all of the hopes and dreams that didn’t work out, and all of the ups and downs I’ll ever face, He gives me these so I can grow. He gives me these, out of pure love.  ♥️   As I was zooming my seminary kids today, we talked about how knowing that God is with you, helps you. The scripture Joshua 1:9 popped into my head. It says “Have I not com