This Just Feels Right

As many of you know, I got baptized this weekend and am now a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints! This was an incredibly difficult, yet simple decision for me to make. There were many advantages and many disadvantages to this decision and I considered all the information very thoroughly. However, this decision was confirmed as being the 'right thing for me to do' because it just felt right. I could feel the Spirit working in my life, putting all of the right pieces in place, and I felt his comfort in my life. Through my scripture study and my lessons, I knew that this was right. My prayers were being answered so much. Actually, I don't know if I've ever had my prayers answered at such a high amount as I have in the past few months. Its been an incredible journey, and i'm so happy that I've made it. Also, I have the best friends and family in the entire world. They were just a great support system for me, and they really were understanding and sensitive to my beliefs and background, and they were all just there for me. And I am so grateful to all of my friends that made the trek to Boise to come to my baptism: Lindsey from Idaho Falls(a friend I've had since elementary school), Molly from Oregon (high school acquaintances and Target friends), Cassidy from Idaho Falls (one of my best friends), and The Excell's from Pocatello (great friends and a wonderful support system).

I feel so happy and I know that this was the right decision. I look forward to growing more and learning more about this wonderful church!

Until Next Time.

God Knows We're Worth It

Normally when I listen to this song, a flood of emotions rush into me. Usually they're about a certain boy... I know, I have a problem. But seriously, this lyric video is all about not giving up on someone who is away. And writing letters. If you know me, you will completely understand why I have loved this song since it came out in January.

However, after listening to the Bonus Commentary by Jason Mraz from his new album, I have realized that this song was meant for all different people in all different situations: A separated couple, a lost child, a broken heart. Right now, at this moment, this song is about my mom and me... I miss you. I love you. I won't give up on us.

"We had to learn how to bend without the world caving in

I had to learn what I've got and what I'm not and who I am"

I won't give up on us

Even if the skies get rough

I'm giving you all my love 

I'm still looking up.

♥

Until Next Time. 

Weekend Warrior

In 11 hours, I will be on my way home to Idaho Falls. I need to have a very serious, very scary, very crucial conversation with my parents. As much as I was dreading this, I think it will be really good to talk to my parents in person and share with them my experiences and opinions on this subject. I love my parents so much and I really hope that they can understand where i'm coming from and why i'm making this decision for myself. After our lesson today, I feel a sense of peace and confidence, and I know that the Lord will be with me this weekend. And as a wise friend recently told me, "If it wasn't hard, it wouldn't be as real."

Until Next Time.

Pray Always.

When you grow up in Idaho Falls, you are placed in two categories: LDS, or not LDS. And if you're not part of the church, you're most likely against it. That is how I was up until recently. I love my family and I love how I was raised: my parents did a wonderful job. But over the past six months, I have began to do my own searching.

I have always believed in God, and believed that Jesus Christ is my savior. Yet, in the Fall, I felt so distant from them. I continued to attend the same church that I had the previous year, but I didn't feel anything. I didn't get any sort of spiritual feelings or have any spiritual experiences. I simply felt empty. So I stopped attending church.

When my missionary friend sent me a copy of the Book of Mormon a few months later, I was so hurt. I wondered what type of friend he was, because he knew that I didn't want that. So I didn't write him back for a few months... Then i began my own quest for something more.

While in IF during Christmas break, I occasionally flipped on the BYU channel and watched some talks and thought that they were really good. But that was all. I got back to Boise, and read a little in the Book of Mormon... I then prayed to God and asked that he show me the way. And asked if he would open my heart and let me know if this church was something that I needed to look into. As soon as I was done praying, I got a text from my friend Cassie. She said "Not in a weird way, but at church today I couldn't stop thinking about you and how you would love this. You should come with me sometime." So I did.

I have loved learning about this church. And I have seen my relationship with God grow stronger. I pray many times a day asking for guidance and for truth, and I know that God is answering my prayers, and I can feel it.

Until Next Time.