More Personal History

Religion:
*How did you gain your testimony of the Gospel?  Write your testimony.
I feel like this is a loaded question, because I don't feel like I have fully gained my testimony yet. I feel like its consistently a work in progress. I will say that I have gained a testimony is so many different ways most of which were very difficult and trying times in life. I also have gained a testimony from some of the easiest and most beautiful times in life. Its a ever changing ever growing combination of really great experiences and really hard ones. 

So, here's part of my testimony:

I know that prayers are answered. I know that our Heavenly Father knows us all so personally and has an amazing plan for each of us, that is so amazing we can't even imagine it. I believe in life after death. I believe my loved ones that have passed can see me and my family and are very close to us. I believe that if we ask for help we can receive it. I believe that Heavenly Father will only gives us trials that we are able to handle, or he won't let us fully understand our trial until we are able to handle it. I know that the values the church teaches are for our benefit and go above and beyond just obedience. I believe that good things are waiting for all of us, and that hard things are too. I believe that Heavenly Father provides us with answers and directions when the time is right, and not when we think we are ready for it. I believe in the power of prayer. I have felt answers and have had so many undeniable experiences of answered prayers. I believe that Heavenly Father expects us to help answer our own prayers. I believe the church is true. I believe the Book of Mormon is a powerful book full of guidance and direction. I believe in the power of the priesthood. I believe that families can be together forever. I believe the temple is the house of God and that angels are there all the time. I believe that I am a child of God, and I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen. 

*How has the Gospel and knowledge of Heavenly Father's plan helped you in your life?
In so many ways. Sometimes I think living the gospel is hard and that it takes so much work and time, but I am so glad to have it in my life. I know that the standard and values that  I am taught have shielded me from a lot of heart ache and grieve. I think the number one way the Gospel has helped me is that it brings peace into chaos. 

*What ordinances have you completed?  (Baptism, Blessing, Endowment, Sealing, etc.)  Describe the day, circumstances, who was there, any advice you were given, how you felt, etc.
I was blessed as baby. I have been Baptized. I have received my endowment, and Sam and I have been sealed. Most of those days are a huge blur to me. I think the thing I took most out of my experiences and the advise I would give is that months and years after each of those experiences they have continued to mean more to me with time. When each happened I felt overwhelmed and didn't really understand it, but as time as passed it means more and more to me. 

*What callings have you had?  Which were your favorite and least favorite?  What did you learn from them?
I know I have been in young women presidencies, and camp groups. I have been in charge of the bulletin board, and now I am a primary teacher. I loved being in charge of the bulletin board, and I love teaching primary. I learned that I have a lot to learn. 

*What is  your favorite scripture/hymn/Conference talk?  Why?
I went to EFY as a teenager and when I was there I read in the book of Mormon (like the actual book not the entire book) and I just loved it. I marked it all up and I think I re-read it 4 or 5 times. I love the primary song I love to see the Temple and the hymn Praise to the Man. 
 *Did you serve a mission?  (See the "Just for RM's" tab on top for more in-depth questions!)
Nope, no mission for me.