3 years of baptism, 2 years of endowment and a Solemn assembly

March 28, 2015- this was the day that my life changed forever. That day 3 years ago was when I entered the waters of baptism and my life has been forever changed since. Words cannot even begin to express how grateful I am for that day and every day since. When I found the gospel my life changed. I went from being sad and not wanting to be alive to having purpose to go on and knowledge that there was a purpose and a plan for my life. I came to know Heavenly father and my savior personally. I found the love that they have for me and learned to rely on them when I felt to weak to go on. No, all my problems didn't go away and my life hasn't been all rainbows and butterflies, but what it has been is beautiful. Hard times still come, they always will, but now I have the strength to make it through those trials. My strength comes from relying on my faith and my savior. I am so grateful for the gospel and everything it has brought me. I would not be close to the person I am now if it had not been for my discovery of the gospel.

March 31,2016- one year and three days from the day I got baptized. Another amazing milestone in my life. This was the day that I entered the temple for the fist time to receive my own endowment.For those of you that don't know what an endowment is, it is another ordinance like baptism that helps to bring me closer to the Lord. I remember the day so vividly. Zach and his family were there along with one of my elders who had just returned home the day prior. The spirit in the temple was so strong that I could feel it in every part of my body. It was electrifying. I made a promise with God that day that i strive to keep everyday of my life. After going that first time to the temple, I've gone countless times since. I love the temple, and the spirit and clarity I feel there. I am so grateful to live so close to so many temples that I can go every week and receive it's blessings.  

March 31, 2018- This past weekend was incredible. I always love the spirit I feel during general conference but I wasn't sure how this one was going to go. President Monson had passed away in the beginning of January and we had a new prophet, President Nelson. Having only been a member for 3 years President Monson was the only prophet I've ever known. I loved him and his council that he gave so when he died I wasn't sure how to feel about President Nelson. Any doubts I may have had about our new prophet were put to rest on Saturday during the solemn assembly. When we sustained him and the apostles I felt the spirit bear record to me that I was witnessing Gods will and history being made. When I heard President Nelson speak for the first time as our Prophet I couldn't pull my eyes from the TV I was hanging on every word as he spoke them. I am so grateful for the testimony that the spirit has given me and for the faith that I have to believe. I am so excited to see what comes from President Nelson.

“The joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything do to with the focus of our lives.”— President Russell M. Nelson, “Joy and Spiritual Survival”