3 Years.

Today. 3 years ago. I was baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I cannot believe that is has already been three years. I remember that day soooooo vividly. I remember not bearing my testimony because I felt like I shouldn't and having this sickening feeling because I didn't do it. I remember then thinking if what I was doing was right and if I should really get baptized or not. Then, I realized that it was Satan trying to tempt me into thinking that what I was about to do that day was wrong. Well, I decided to stay for the next ward and bear my testimony there just to prove to Satan and myself that I did have a testimony. I remember waiting at the stairs in the fount, nervous, wondering again if this is what I'm suppose to be doing and then looking up and seeing Paul looking at me. To this day, I have never received a more gentle, pure, warm smile in my life. His simple smile soothed my worries and nerves. I remember my very best friend, Katie Hume since the 4th grade, attending my baptism. She sat right in the front row with Amber, Lauren, and Ariel. After I was done being baptized, she came into the bathroom with my mom and helped me get ready. We had a precious, pure moment as we hugged each other in the bathroom. She is not a member but I feel like if I continue to be an example to her that hopefully one day she'll join the church. And if not, when given the chance to accept or deny the gospel in Spirit Prison, hopefully she'll accept and remember the true happiness the gospel has brought into my life. I can go on and on about that special day but if there is one thing that I can say about it is that it is one of the happiest days of my life. I know with all of my heart and soul that this church is true. I know that the gospel can bring happiness to those who are lost in the world. I know that I am a Daughter of God and that my Heavenly Father knows me personally. He knows my trials, heartaches, my joys, my weaknesses, my love, and my happiness. I know that families can be together forever and it is because of the restored priesthood that is now here on earth. I know that I can be sealed for time and all eternity to my spouse and not just "til death do you part...". Bahhhh I just love this church and I'm so grateful that I have found it!!


♥ The Girl Who Wants To Serve a Mission