Testimony...

I know this is random but I want to bear my testimony. Or at least the simplified version because I think I need to bear it more than anything right now.

I know this church is true. If it isn't then I've just spent the last nineteen years living a lie and letting it control/affect every aspect of my life. I think I would rather die thinking its true and still have lived a good life than get there and find out that I didn't have it and end up in a much worse place.

I know that Gordan B. Hinckley was a true prophet and now President Thomas S. Monson has filled in those large shoes. He's a wonderful man and really the mouthpiece of the Lord on the Earth today. He's a huge inspiration to me and I'm grateful for everything he teaches us now.

I am really grateful for the Restoration of this gospel over one hundred years ago. Like I said before, it has affected every aspect of my life. The school I attended. The way I talk (without swearing that is...not the accent). The people I'm friends with. The things I drink (no beer...no coffee...no caffeine). My virginity. My crime-free life. How I spent my Wednesday nights from 12-18 years old. How I spent my Fridays and Saturdays. Every aspect of my life.

I am really grateful for missionaries. Especially the missionaries who taught my daddy thirty some years ago, the missionaries who taught my Lacey a year ago and now the missionaries teaching my fiance. Because of these great boys and the decisions they made to be worthy to go on missions, my life will NEVER be the same. If my dad had never joined the church, I would not be where I am right now. If Lacey had never been taught the gospel, she wouldn't be here with me now and my college experience wouldn't be the same. I love that girl sooo much! And as selfish as this might sound. I'm grateful Chris is interested in the church because I'll be able to marry him and we'll have a beautiful Mormon home with the priesthood and both parents Mormon and it'll be great.

I also am grateful for temples. They are really spiritual places. My roommates and I frequently just walk up there and sat on the temple grounds. There have been MANY times where I've said a prayer and I've felt the spirit really strong. I can't wait until the day I can go in and be sealed to my love for all eternity.