It was during this time I gained a much deeper and closer understanding of my purpose in life, and in how much my Savior loves me. Just as the two men on the road to Emmaus, I took found myself looking upon the long days of life, as each came to a close, and asking the Christ to abide with me- not just to be with, but abide- forever. Have you ever felt it, as you looked upon a long, quiet sunset?

It's a marvelous thing, and perhaps even rare, when you get to relive a moment as if it were new again. I took this photo 6 years after the other one you see in this gallery like it, and I was amazed at how similar it looked.

I've seen troubles and woes- perhaps no more or less than any other person. But there are some passages through life that are as pitch black as midnight without a single star. But I've trusted in the great Tunnel Builder for all my life, and for every long night that seemed it would never have a sunrise, I've found I made it to the other side in one way or another, eventually.

I can't call Winter my favorite season by any means, but I equally cannot deny that there is something divinely beautiful about being in the snow-capped mountains and watching the winter sun quietly rise.

When bold, adventurous prospects greet you, you are met with a choice. And at 20 years old, who was I to say no? And if I'm being honest, my answer would be just a quick today.