Wednesday, December 31, 2014

An end to 2014.

Tuesday morning I had to face the Lord's will over mine own. Tuesday morning my Grandma Nora May Ogle returned to Our Father above.

Tuesday I may have lost my Grandma for a short time, but I gained a stronger testimony of prayer. Monday night I pleaded with my Father in Heaven that He would take my grandma. I let go of my will and accepted His. That's when I realized that my Grandpa Tony needed her again and all those who passed before her. I knew it was her time to go, and I was finally okay with it.

Christ went through Gethsemane so that I could be happy. The One Perfect Man that ever walked this earth suffered and hurt so I wouldn't have to. And I didn't have to, not when I let Him in.

Losing someone that means so much in your life can be heart breaking and it was for a minute. Then I got down on my knees and begged to know His will. If you ask, He will answer. I soon came to realize that it was BEST for her to go Home. This trial would be a lot harder if it wasn't for the tender mercies of my Lord. This trial has brought me love, comfort, answers, motivation, and a deeper testimony on the Plan of Salvation, prayer, and families.

My grandma was so proud that I made the decision to serve a mission. I cannot wait to honor her with that decision and hopefully my service will help her come unto Christ one day.

Tuesday night I had to say another "See you later" but this one isn't the same "See you later". Jade Accountius was set apart as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ Tuesday.

It was hard telling her "See you later" but she is going to bring other's to Christ. She is about to change thousands of people lives.

Jade is a role model for me and one of my best friends. She is going to be one STELLER missionary. See you in 2 1/2 years Sister A. Love you.
This year I have a resolution I will keep. I will prepare and I will being my mission. I will help other's come unto Christ and I will build my relationship with my Savior and Father in Heaven. 2015 is the year for many, many life changing decisions and I am so excited for the adventure it will bring.

"Keep your eyes on your dreams, however distant and far away. Live to see the miracles of repentance and forgiveness, of trust and divine love that will transform your life today, tomorrow, and forever. That is a New Year’s resolution I ask you to keep." -Elder Jeffrey R. Holland


Thursday, November 27, 2014

What am I Thankful for?

On this Thanksgiving Day I am grateful for so many things, here's a few:
Book of Mormon
mission prep
fuzzy socks
pictures
cameras
leaves
trees
water
family history
ancestors
temples
temple work
modern technology
lotion
snow
rain
hot tubs
underwear
hot coco
sweaters
scarfs
swimming pools
missionaries
doctor
mascara
journals
BYU
cars
elephants
watches
airplanes
belts
boys
babies
genetics
biology
Spanish
prophets
ChapStick
bacon
cardigans
glasses
efy
young women's
4th ward
3rd ward
old people
music
pianos
popsicles
shoes
But a lot of those things are material items but there are a few things that if I lost I could not replace fully:
The Holy Ghost- the Holy Ghost is one of my best friends, He knows me completely and He always wants to be with me no matter what and I am the only one that make Him leave. He is my Comforter, my Map, the good feelings I get when I am unsure of a decision I've made.

Joseph Smith- He is the start of Restoration. He had the courage to ask what was right when everyone else didn't believe he could find the answer. He had the faith that there was something better for him, for the world. He had faith that Father in Heaven would answer him. He took the persecution that was thrown at him so I could have the Gospel I need.

The Plan of Salvation- The Plan: Without this plan I would be a complete mess I wouldn't have the faith to go on. I wouldn't have a path for my life and I wouldn't feel as if someone cared but because my Father cares enough for me He made a plan for Me.

Family- My family is my life. The opportunity I have to be with them for eternity is the best thing I could ever ask for. They are the people I love most in this world and because of the Plan I can see them again and eventually for eternity. I am grateful for my future family. They motivate me to be the best person I can be to prepare for them. They motivate me to keep going and I am excited to one day have them for eternity.

Last but definitely not least. My Savior, Jesus Christ.- Christ is the perfect example. He died for us because He loves us. He died because His Father asked Him to and He loved Him enough to give His life for us. He is there always. He suffered for me. So I can have another chance. He gave me the world and the opportunity to overcome the weaknesses that I have. He gave me the opportunity to be the Best Me!

Happy Thanksgiving Friends and Family!

Saturday, November 15, 2014

Soon it will be me.

Jade got her mission call today. She's going to Little Rock, Arkansas. I couldn't be more proud of someone as I am tonight. I love Jade so much. She'll be AMAZING and I will miss her like crazy! I'm so excited for you!

Saturday, September 20, 2014

Lost in the right direction.

Applying to college.
Deciding what I want to be when I "grow" up.
Preparing for my mission.
Going to school.
Having a few callings.
Working.
And trying to be the best me I can be.

All these things can be overwhelming. I don't know what with 99% of all the choices I have to make within the next 10 months. I don't know where I have to go to college. I don't know where I am serving my mission. I don't know if I want to be a nurse or doctor. I don't know what is coming for me in the future. But I do know that if I do the things that will prepare me to go to college, to go on a mission, to get married in the temple to a worthy priesthood holder, to have children and to ultimately return to Heavenly Father then I will be able to make the choices and decisions that seem so hard to make at this point in my life.
"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding; in all thy ways acknowledge Him and HE shall direct thy paths."- Proverbs 3:5-6
Trusting Him, seeking His will, and striving to do the things He has asked you to do will lead you to the path and the plan He has in store for you. Heavenly Father knows exactly what our personal plan is for established it. He knows exactly what we can handle and what we will be blessed with because of our decision to try and He will help us on this journey and path that He has laid down for us.
1 Nephi 4:6-7
And I was led by the Spirit, not knowing beforehand the things which I should do.
Nevertheless I went forth.

Do what you can, don't beat yourself up over what you don't know, keep trying, and keep going forth.

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Especially For Me 2014

"Verily I say, men should be ANXIOUSLY ENGAGED in a good cause, and do many things of their own free will, and bring to pass much righteousness." Doctrine and Covenants 58:27
 
August 11- August 16 I attended EFY, Especially For Youth, in Rexburg Idaho. Attending EFY I learned a few things.
Company Name: Fearless
Company Scripture: Doctrine and Covenants 6:36
"Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not."
Company Counselors: Spencer Murphy, Micah Goodwin, and Taylor Holliday
 
First I learned that we are ALL Heavenly Father's children. Heavenly Father wants all of us back. He loves us all and we all need to feel wanted. I learned that we all have different struggles but we ALL struggle because we are Heavenly Father's children.Because I learned this I learned that it doesn't matter where you come from we are all His children. I learned to love a vast majority of people this week because I learned that is not only my responsibility as a child of God but it is what brings me the most joy in life. I love loving. I love loving others because I am able to find the best in those people. I love loving others because I love knowing slightly how Heavenly Father feels towards His children. I love loving because I love feeling His love. And lastly I love loving because I love the joy that comes into those people's lives because someone reached out to them to love them.  So because I learned this I will be ANXIOUSLY ENGAGED in loving others.

My boys and me the last day.

My girls and me the last day.
My company the last day.
Second, I learned that there is strength in numbers. I learned that as your build relationships with others and you commit to stand with them in helping them build their testimony as well as your own that you will receive strength. Growing closer and closer to these youth and leaders I learned what non-biological families are. These people became my family this week they became my safe haven, they became part of my strength, and they became my support system. At EFY we shared things that we extremely close to our hearts, we shared parts and pieces of ourselves to each other. As we shared the things that were in our hearts, whether is was a testimony, a trial, a struggle or an experience we had, we grew closer to one another. Because we shared those things we were able to trust each other, love each other and accept each other. Because I learned this, I will be ANXIOUSLY ENGAGED in building stronger, lasting relationships with those around me.
Kayla and I

Brianna and I

 MacKenzie and I.

 Connor and I

 Tori and I

Kennidy and I.
Eliza and I

Morgan and I.
 Derek, Kennidy and I.
 
Third, I learned of the power of prayer. I learned that is it is okay to have weaknesses because those things will become your strength. This week I prayed for a member of our company to feel the spirit and for their testimony to be strengthened. I did this all week and it wasn't until testimony meeting that I saw my prayer being answered. I saw the change in this person's life in just a couple days. Over those couple days praying for them, I was able to find the things that Heavenly Father saw in them. I was able to love them because I prayed for them not for myself. I know Heavenly Father answers prayers and I know He wants the best for us and for our brothers and sisters. I will be ANXIOUSLY ENGAGED in praying more sincerely, praying for others, and truly talking to my Father in Heaven.
 Fearless in the rain on Game Night!

Games Night!

 Games Night

 Games Night!
 
Fourth, I learned that the adversary is real. This knowledge of the fact that there is someone out there to hurt us brought me to the knowledge that I know I have a Savior. Satan is out there to hurt us, to tear us down, to scare us, to make us feel inadequate, and to tempt us. Heavenly Father knew that there would be something that could hurt us that's why He sent His only Son. He sent His only Son to suffer for us. To bleed for us. To feel every pain. To feel every heartache and every sorrow. He sent His Son so that we could have someone to turn to when the world seems to be falling down around us. Christ came so we wouldn't have to feel alone. He came so that we could have hope. So that we can become better and CONQUER Satan. I know that my Savior lives for me and He lives for you. I will be ANXIOUSLY ENGAGED in helping others come to this knowledge. I will be ANXIOUSLY ENGAGED in trusting my Savior and Father in Heaven. I will be ANXIOUSLY ENGAGED in turning to my Savior.
My company Fearless on the last day all together.
 
 EFY THEME SONG






Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Moving on but never forgetting.

Moving out of your home ward is one of the most heartbreaking, scary, exciting moments I've ever had.
Moving into 4th ward I don't remember at all. But what I do remember is...
1.) Sitting in Primary making fun of Vickie with the Bates girls and Heather.
2.) Moving to YW and being scared to death but those girls comforted me and helped me feel like I was meant to be there.
3.) Not knowing if I had a testimony.
4.) Not knowing why I was on earth
5.) Not knowing if Heavenly Father was there for me or not.
6.) Going through the roughest point of my life.
7.) Having my parents divorce and my dad moving away
8.) My brother being confused and not sure of who he was.
9.) Meeting Hilari Palmer.
10.) All those crazy years at Girl's Camp
11.) Meeting Rusti Webb
12.) Becoming best friends with Rachel Coleman
13.) Working on Personal Progress.
14.) Finding out that I am LOVED.
15.) Meeting Sister Melinda Wilkins.
16.) Being shown through her actions that I was here for a purpose, I had something greater inside me, something far more than I was able to see.
17.) Finding my testimony. Knowing that The Church of Jesus Christ is true. Knowing Joseph Smith was a true man of God. Knowing that I am daughter of a Heavenly Father who loves me. Knowing that The Book of Mormon is true. Knowing that there is a Far Greater Plan for me. And building my relationship with my Savior.
18.) Learning for myself I need serve a mission.
19. Finishing Personal Progress.
20.) Going to lessons with the missionaries more than once a week.
21.) Finding a deeper love from the Bishopric and my Savior and Father in Heaven.
22.) I remember finding my purpose, finding my joy, and finding my Savior.
 
Growing up in 4th Ward was exactly where I needed to grow up. It was exactly where Heavenly Father knew I needed to be. I needed the people there. I needed the love that 4th is overflowing with. I needed 4th Ward. I lost myself and I found myself while living in 4th Ward. I made eternal friendships. I discovered who I was in 4th Ward. I learned and taught the gospel in 4th Ward. I learned to trust my Father in Heaven's plan for me in 4th Ward. Moving into 3rd Ward is one of the hardest things I've had to do in a long time... it's requiring full faith in my Father in Heaven and Savior, Jesus Christ. 4th Ward will ALWAYS have a large piece of my heart, but I know now that I have to move into this new ward to prepare me for my mission, for college, and for what ever Heavenly Father knows I need from this ward that I don't know. I needed to be in 4th ward to find myself, and my purpose now it is my turn to move and find out where I need to be now to do my part in helping someone else feel loved, feel important, to feel as if they have a purpose.
I love 4th Ward,
and I know I will love 3rd Ward.
 
I know without a doubt in my mind that this church is true. I know that Joseph Smith restored this gospel here on the earth again for us. I know that Joseph Smith was a true prophet who had the courage to stand up for what he knew to be true. I know that Heavenly Father has a plan for me. I know that He loves me unconditionally, that is why He sent His Son, Jesus Christ to die for me. I know Jesus Christ is my Savior and Redeemer. I know that He paid the price so I can return to my Father. I know that He is the only way. I know that because of what He did for me I must share. I must share so others can have the joy and hope that I have. I know the Book of Mormon in the true word of God. I know the Bible is true as far as it is translated correctly. This gospel is true no matter where you go in the world and I know it will always be true.
 
Next Chapter.

Monday, June 9, 2014

Because of Girl's Camp


1st year: Scared, confused, 12 year-old little girl goes to a strange place full of people that might make fun of her. There she has three ycl's that will never know how much they changed her life. Without them she didn't know who she was, why she should keep going, or what her goals were in life. Without them she would have felt completely alone in this strange place. But because of them she was able to see herself as her Heavenly Father saw her because those three YCL's reached out and loved her. Kaprena Worth, Hilari Hatch (Palmer), and Bekah have changed my life.

2nd year:
Now 13 and wanting to go on the trek with everyone else. But knowing she can't and should go to Girl's Camp. At girl's camp she learns what fulfilling your calling really meant. The Camp director, whom had her legs amputated, still showed up for some of the camp. She showed her dedication, love, and diligence as she fulfilled the calling she was assigned to do.

3rd year:
One year later at the age of 14, she is tols we will be having the niece of a lady in our ward come to camp with us. We are going to collect rocks with this girl Rusti, she is the happiest, funniest, and most loving girl I've met in a while. Who knew she would end up telling me her life story and we'd become best friends soon after that.

4th year:
15 and so excited for the 4th year hike. Not knowing what to expect but knowing it will be amazing. While on this hike a young girl, Joy Worth (Kaprena's sister), is kind of falling behind. So we wait for her and chat and have a ball. We end up at that camp we were waiting to get to all day! We get there, set up camp, eat then head to a stream. We then make a music video to Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepson. We, later that night, go into the cabin there and talk about everything. And how the stars in the sky relate to the Salt Lake Temple. The next day we start back for the cars. We go as fast as possible with Joy still struggling in the back. I don't remember much from that week but I remember the week after that very clearly. I was on Facebook and I look at Joy's page, a picture showed she was at the doctor's office so I asked Hope (her sister) how Joy was doing. That is when I knew something was wrong, Hope soon told me Joy was diagnosed with Leukemia. My heart was crushed. I called all the 4th years and we made a plan to get together and do something for her. So that is what we did. Without this year of camp I wouldn't have met Miss Joy Worth.

Ycl year one:
Now 16 and excited to be a Ycl! I am assigned to be over 3rd years. Not much was learned from this year except that we are not alone, ever. I learned how to deal with people that want it their way and argue the whole time and people who depend on you the whole time. This year I was assigned to the Spanish Branch girls and 2nd ward girls. This year is when I met met Tasha, Joy's sister. Tasha is the sweetest, funniest, most loving girl I've met. She is so strong in the gospel and I look up to her so much for that. I also met Elsie. Elsie is going to be an eternal friend. She loves deeply, speaks softly and feels the spirit like how I wish I felt it. These girls are eternal friends and sisters.

Ycl year two (Final year of camp):
17 and inadequate for the calling they gave me. This year they have put me in the same position as the girls that changed my life. They have asked me to be a ycl over 1st years. 12 year old insecure, scared little girls. I accept the call with honor but scared to death. While preparing, I feel completely alone in knowing what to do and planning the devotionals. I plan, pray and fast.
Day one: we prepare for our girls coming the next day. Joy, Shani Murphy, Rachel Coleman and I go to do archery and we end up growing closer while breaking 4 arrows. We also go zip lining. Joy and I decide to be tent mates. That night Joy and I talk a lot about her cancer journey and my heart becomes humbled. I know that working with Cancer children is what I want to do later in life.
Day two:
I meet my girls, and pray that I'll be ok. I instantly fall in love with these girls and I couldn't be more grateful for them. My ward ends up breaking a picnic table while taking a picture as a ward. That night there was a silent fireside is posted on the blog
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_U_Lp5fF17M
This fireside I learned that no matter what reach out to those you may be frightened to reach out to. Love more, and love better. Melinda Wilkins then wrote me a letter that is saved. I cannot wait to live up to the things that she said I was doing now.

Day three: Today is the day for skits!! This day Joy worked with Kayla Farnsworth, Emilee Herman and me to learn how to dance for the tweener that we put on. That was the most fun I've had in a long time! I grew sooo close to Emilee, Kayla and Joy because of this and I wouldn't change it for the world.

Day four: today is the day I jumped off a cliff with my best friends. I learned from this activity that no matter how scary life my be sometimes, no matter how much you don't want to take that next step, no matter what you have to trust that Heavenly Father is in control. There will be leaders and friends to cheer you on, comfort and motivate you, if you pick good ones. There will be the Gospel to keep you planted and tied to the right path (the rope) but you need to build your own testimony strong so you don't fall (Clip). You'll have the Holy Ghost at the bottom telling you where to put your feet, how to position yourself, to encourage and direct you (guy at the bottom).  But you overall have to move your own feet. No one else makes the decision to trust, to listen, or to move your feet. Heavenly Father has given you everything you need, now you decide if you'll conquer your fears or not.
Day Five:
Day five was emotional it being the last day of camp... camp has taught me so much. It has taught me how to be a leader, it has taught me who I am, it taught me how to love unconditionally and it has taught me how to serve. Watching my YCL's and becoming a YCL I've seen how a leader acts, how they love and how they serve. To be a leader you must know how to love, without love nothing else will work out. Camp has shown me that I am a daughter of God. I am a Princess. It has shown me that because I am His daughter I have a purpose, I have a plan, I have a reason to keep fighting this daily battle between good and evil. Camp had taught me how to love. At camp I was able to see these girls as our Father sees them. That makes you just love them. No matter who they are, no matter their background, or where they are in life, I just love them with all my heart. And with that love you serve, you teach them about Christ, you teach them how to be strong, you teach them how to tie a knot, they teach you Spanish, you help them with tiny things, you just simply love them.

I cannot express the love I feel for the girls at camp. They have taught me how to love everyone no matter what. I will never ever be able to repay these girls on what they taught me.

Pictures:
My ward 4th and 3rd
My girls
Bobbleheads
Kayla, Joy, Emilee, and I
Repelling.

Thursday, May 29, 2014

Don't ever give up. Try your faith.

Well, It is May 29,2014.
I finished my junior year in high school today.
I AM A SENIOR!!!
I made it through a year of heart ache, change and miracles.
This school year (Fall 2013-Spring 2014) I took 11 classes total, held 3 callings, made new friends, got a job, and grew closer to my family. I was able to attend the General Women's Broadcast in Salt Lake City, I was able to tour BYU, went with the Sister Missionaries weekly, and on top of all that grow sooo much spiritually!
"How did you do that?" One may ask.
I knew first figured out what I want to do with my life, through long conversation with my parents, friends and most importantly my Father in Heaven.
I then trusted my Father in Heaven. I trusted what He had planned for me, I trusted that I could do it (with His help), and I trusted His plan when I was walking in the dark.
I then set my schedule, I made it challenging but still leaving time to fufill my callings, time to pray and read scriptures and time to serve.
I then prayed for strength and confidence. I had to believe in myself that I could do it. Sometimes that seemed impossible to do. I felt like giving up at times, I felt like just quitting. That's when my mom stepped in. She reminded me that I could do it. That is when I prayed for strength to make it through those trails and pain-in-the-neck times.
That's another time my Savior stepped in. He was there for me to just vent to. He was there to confirm to me that everything was going to be okay. He reminded me that with His strength I could do it.
 
I learned this year that you HAVE to put the Lord and His work first. You have to put the things He has asked, or called you to do at the top of your list. You have to remember what is most important; the Lord, His commandments, and family. Then you have to simply believe that ALL things are possible in the strength of the Lord. You don't have to know for sure that it will happen but you have to put that faith in Him (Proverbs 3:5-6), then you have to try your faith. (Ether 12:6) Nothing will ever come until after the trial of your faith. I know without a doubt now that I can do anything I set my mind to, when I trust in the Lord. (Matthew 10:26)
 
Was this year hard? Yes, without a doubt.
Was it worth it? More than I ever imagined.
Did I get what I expected? Not at all.
 
I honestly didn't what was going to happen. But because I trusted the Lord, sooooo many more blessings came than I ever dreamt of coming.
I am stronger. I trust Him even more. I have met amazing people. I have succeeded. I walked blindly and found the light. I am closer to my Savoir. I am closer to my family. I know I can do all things in with God at my side and never by myself.
 
Ever had a crazy dream of something you wanted so bad?
Challenge for you: Trust the Lord, find out if it is right, and try it.
 
Everything will be okay. But never, ever, ever forget the Lord in this process. Trust Him. Try your hardest to live the commandments, read your scriptures daily, pray all the time, fulfill your callings, and serve and love others. These are requirements to true success.
 


Monday, May 19, 2014

My Hope on the Horizon

Honestly.. no I wasn't and I'm not okay. But I know, I know without a doubt in my mind that Heavenly Father has far greater plans than I do for my future. Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths." If I had to lean on what I know, and what I think will happen I would be scared to death. I don't know at all what is suppose to happen, but I know He knows and that's all I can lean right now.

Ether 12:6 "And now, I, Moroni, would speak these things; faith is things which are hoped for and not seen; wherefore dispute not because ye see not, for ye receive no witness until after the trial of your faith." I know Heavenly Father loves me and I know He has the perfect plan for me. That is why I put my faith in Him. That is why I turn to him in every fear, insecurity, heartbreak and pain I have. I don't know it all but He does. He knows what's going to happen in my life, He knows exactly what I need for my BEST life. I don't know, at all, but He does. Thank goodness because life would be extremely frightening if He didn't. He knows. He's MY Father and He loves me more than I will ever know. I have a Savior who knows exactly how I feel, He knows exactly how to help me and He knows exactly what my plan is. These trials may seem unbearable, heartbreaking, and scary but they don't have to be, because they have prepared the PERFECT way for me to return to their grasp. I honestly miss my Heavenly Father, I know I was there with Him before this earth because I know that the love he has for me hasn't just arrived when I was here 17 years but it's much much deeper than that. I cannot wait for the day where my Father and Savior can hold me one day, to say "I told you it turns out good", I cannot wait to hug them and know all of with was worth it. Only through my Savior, Jesus Christ, can I be happy, I can be forgiven and I can become one day perfect. Jesus Christ is my hope and my light even when it's foggy and you feel like you can only see two steps ahead of you, know he holds that light, He knows where you're going and He knows exactly how to get you there. He is MY Hope on the Horizon.

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

What the bullies don't see

The bullies don't see that they are tearing him to pieces.
The bullies don't see him come home crying nearly everyday.
The bullies don't see him worry every morning what he looks like so he's cool enough for them.
The bullies don't see him cry himself to sleep because he has to go to school the next day.
The bullies don't hear him beg his mother not to go to school.
The bullies don't know how hard he tries.
The bullies don't know.

It breaks my heart to see him live this life of pain. It breaks my heart to see my baby brother so afraid to go school. It kills me that the teachers don't do anything about it. It kills me to see them not see the reason behind him acting out.

But it brings me comfort to know he can turn to the Lord and find peace and comfort. The Lord will always be there, but in the meantime love. "May we realize just how much we need each other, and may we all love one another better."- By Bonne L. Oscarson
People may not remember what you say but they will remember how you made them feel. Remember that you do not know what others are going through. You don't know how you're impacting someone's life, so love better. Because when you simply love someone you can change their life.

Saturday, May 10, 2014

12 Months To Go!

Yesterday May 9th, 2014 was exactly one year until I can submit my mission papers! I am beyond excited! Ever since President Thomas S. Monson made the announcement October 2012 General Conference that all worthy and will young women can be recommended for missionary work at age 19 I've known that is what I wanted to do. That has been one of my biggest goals and now being one year away from being able to start and submit my papers, I am honestly freaking out. It is my dream to serve a mission and it is sooo close. I pray I will be able to prepare sufficiently so I can become the best missionary I can be for my Lord and Savior. I know that this church is true. I know Christ suffered and then died for me so I can become better, so I can become more like Him. I know that Joseph Smith restore The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, under the direction of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. I know that a 14 year old boy did see God the Father and His son, Jesus Christ. I am so grateful for the sacrifices made so I can have the Book of Mormon and be a member of this church. I am proud to be called a Mormon, Mormon was remarkable, he watched his nation perish because of unbelief, and he died with them to fulfill the Lord's will so we can now have the Book of Mormon. I know that Thomas S. Monson is a true prophet of God. I know that he was chosen because he is exactly what we need to make it through these hard times. I know without a doubt that the Book of Mormon is true, I know it changes lives and I know was written for us, for our benefit. I wish everyone knew of the joy of this gospel and the Book of Mormon, but I will try my hardest to help them find that joy. I know that a mission and sharing the Gospel is one of my purposes here on earth and I will do everything I can to fulfill that purpose.