Skip to main content

Saying Goodbye to 2014 and Hello to 2015

As I have reflected on the past year, so many wonderful things have happened that have changed my life for the better. 2014 forced me at times to go out of my comfort zone and find new ways to handle situations. I have never been so grateful for a the trials and struggles that were put in front of me then for the ones that I faced this year. In the blink of an eye, this year was over, but I wanted to share the most exciting and most memorable moments of 2014.

-In January I decided to have some fun and go to the Bridal show with my twin to open my eyes to planning a wedding that would shortly arrive 10 months later. The joys of getting my dress a week later helped me get excited for what was coming later in the year. I learned to value my family and how much they did for me to help me prepare to become married to the love of my life.
-As I continued to go to school full time up at the University of Utah I was able to finish a year long project with teenage mothers with the best group anyone could ask for. My patience was tried many times, but as I continued to work hard on this project I was able to have a better understanding for how hard work pays off. In May I was able to receive my diploma for my Bachelor's degree. Wow! What a exciting time. College taught me many things; hope, patience, time management, and love for education. I cannot wait to go back and one day obtain my Master's degree, in what, I am not quite sure yet, but I hope to get one.
-On the same day as I graduated, my sweet Spencer got down on one knee and asked me to be his forever. I was so excited to be his for eternity!
- I was able to prepare myself to go through the temple. As I did I was able to grow closer to my Heavenly Father. It was such an amazing experience and one that I won't ever forget. I also was able to be there when Spencer went through to receive his endowment.
-My amazingly generous in-laws took us to Hawaii for a vacation of a life time. It was so much fun and I am truly grateful for the memories that were created. Sunburns from head to toe, pineapple ice cream, the beach, salty hair, sand everywhere, and so many Asians.
-I quit my part time job at the South Jordan Rec Center, after being there just over two years and was able to work for my in-laws for a few months before I got a full time job. My first big girl job was at Health Equity. A few short months later, I was able to get a job at Myriad Genetic Laboratory working with the tissue team for Prostate Cancer. I have been generously blessed and love have been taught many things when it comes to working full time.
- When you become engaged many things need to take place. Pictures, invitations, parties, dress picking, etc. Our engagement pictures were done by the talented Chelsee Wozniak. Our Bridals were done by on a beautiful fall day by Lexi Bills, who also did our wedding. These pictures I will cherish for my entire life. I often look at them and am reminded by the love that I am spoiled with daily.
-Planning a wedding was wonderful, yet stressful. It was so fun to plan everything and to see the final outcome. As I have looked back on that beautiful fall day in October, it was seriously the best day of my life. I went from Kacey Kevern to Kacey Shiveley, not just for time, but for eternity. I was sealed to my best friend in the Salt Lake Temple. October 9, 2014 is my most favorite day ever!!
-San Francisco! Need I say more? It was the best honeymoon we could ever dream of.
- Apartment #10 has treated us well so far. First time moving out from my parents house was quite the adjustment. However; it sure has been fun cooking for my now husband and decorating our home.
-Spencer was able to get wonderful grades! Plus, he was granted the opportunity to have a paid internship. We are so grateful for this time in our lives.
2014 was... in simple words, amazing. It was the start of forever and although I am looking forward to 2015, 2014 will be hard to beat. Thanks for making this past year one for the books! Bring on 2015!


Comments

Popular posts from this blog

The journey of my new smile...

I felt like blogging about the journey of getting my new smile. Oh boy! It sure has been a long, painful, and exciting process. In May of  2000 I was riding my bike, like a big girl (I was 8) with a bunch of my siblings and cousins, to my grandma's church (which was just down the street from where she lives. Staying on the side of the road as instructed, there was a man hole cover that was not pushed down all the way. Being toward the back of the bike line I didn't notice that it was up about three or so inches. Everyone else had dodged it and went around it. I, going full speed to keep up went straight over it and flipped over my bike handle bar, bike still in hand I landed on my stomach. I got up, a little dizzy and discombobulated got up thinking that was pretty sweet that I survived that epic crash. I didn't know how bad it was until my sister Kelsey started screaming "Kacey! Kacey! You have blood running down your face!" I immediately put my hand to my face a...

Personal Thought: A simple prayer answered

I had an experience a few weeks ago that helped me realize the power of prayer. This is kind of personal (not kind of... it is very personal), but I wanted to share it and maybe someone could benefit from it. For a while I have had abnormal bleeding (for long periods of time), not thinking really anything of it, I ignored it for months actually. At times it would be pretty painful, took some IB Profin, and I ignored it. I was talking to someone who said that with the IUD that I had, that bleeding that bad was not normal. Again, I didn't think anything of it. Spencer and I have been talking about our future family and this came up in conversation. Spencer is not as excited about starting our family this young but I am all over it. I was surprised when he asked me to go get it checked out, because something could be wrong. It took for me to hear him say that to go schedule an appointment. Of course I looked online of what it could possibly be and then I got nervous. I had be...

Living with Type 1 diabetes

Hey friends! This blog is dedicated to all of those who are suffering from yet living a full  and normal life with Type 1 diabetes. With a life long disease, isn't it wonderful to live in a time where we will find a cure one day for this disease? The technology is amazing and continues to help all of those who who have diabetes live a normal life. I would like to explain what it is like living with an autoimmune disease such as Type 1 diabetes. A normal day for a diabetic: Wake up, shower, get ready Test blood sugar, good number Prepare breakfast Count carbs Bolus Prepare lunch Count carbs Go to work Drink water Lunch time Test blood sugar, good number Bolus Back to work Drink water Clock out, go home Test blood sugar Go to the gym Test blood sugar, good number Eat snack Count Carbs Bolus Prepare dinner Test blood sugar, good number Eat dinner Count carbs Bolus Get ready for bed Test blood sugar, good number, no snack Go to bed Repeat. Wait... that...