Share It! My Testimony

We will have opportunities throughout our lives to share our beliefs, although we don’t always know when we will be called upon to do so. As an assignment in my BYUI class, I have been given an opportunity to "Share It" so I am choosing my blog forum to do so.

In my scripture reading this week, I came upon 1 Peter 3:15 "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear."

PRINCIPLE: If your actions reflect your love and belief in God, then he will help you when you have opportunities to share the gospel with others. There will be no need to fear.

My Testimony Regarding Testimony:

I believe that as a follower of Jesus Christ, I should strive to always be ready to share and defend my beliefs with meekness and reverence.

I know that in the scriptures Peter taught that Jesus Christ preached the gospel in the spirit world after His death. Jesus was the perfect example of bravely teaching and sharing His testimony with those who would listen.

I believe that I can gain a personal testimony through the Holy Ghost that Jesus is the Living Christ, that Joseph Smith saw the Father and the Son, that the Book of Mormon has a divine origin and is another testament of Jesus Christ; and as I do, I can be prepared to share my own witness of the Savior with others.

I really feel that it is my duty to witness and testify of Christ at all times and in all places. I can do this by being a living, walking example in all things. I can lift and testify from where I stand.

I am confident that as I respect, trust, and follow Church leaders and modern-day prophets, whom the Lord has called, their testimonies will help strengthen me spiritually and my testimony of Jesus Christ will grow.

I have learned that if I am prepared to share and defend my beliefs, at all times, I will be directed and led to those that may want to know more about the gospel.

8 YEARS OLD

Lauren's Baptism

Lauren was baptized on Saturday, June 21st. This is the invitation I made on my computer. I took the photos on the Vernal Temple grounds. Her baptism was such a special day. Her cousins came out from Salt Lake City and friends from our ward came. Lauren played a piano solo, "Teach Me to Walk in the Light" she did such a wonderful job. Her dad baptized and confirmed her. We are so proud of her, she is such a kind, helpful girl with a beautiful, radiant spirit.

Sisters

Ever since Tess could talk she called her sister Lauren "Norlen". At Lauren's school program she kept on shouting out "Hi, Norlen!" I did not stop her because I thought it was sooo adorable. (I am sure not everyone thought it was). Well this past weekend Lauren, Tess and I went out to Salt Lake City with my friend Audra and her daughter. On the drive out Lauren decided to teach Tess how to say her name correctly. After many attempts she finally got it. Tess was so proud of herself, she kept on telling people that her sisters name was Lauren or Laaaauren as she says it now. I have to be honest, I was so sad when she learned how to say it correctly. I guess it's just another sign that she is growing up way too fast. This picture was taken at Lauren's school program. I love my two girls!

Pinewood Derby

It's not just about winning... It's about values, learning to do your best, improving yourself, spending quality time with a parent, teamwork and helping others. Whatever! The boys (dads) are all there to win. Well we (I mean Josh) won! FIRST PLACE! Not only did he win his den but he took first overall in his pack. It was a double elimination tournament and he won every race. Each boy also had to bring a cake that they (their moms) made and decorated. Josh (well, I) made an IPOD cake. It turned out pretty cool! It turned out to be a fun night.

World's worst blogger

Yeah, yeah, I really shouldn't post so often. But I just can't help myself. Honestly, I never should have started this darn blog, it is just one more thing I have to feel guilty about. So much has happened in the last two months including an 11-day road trip to California, our wedding anniversary, Tessa is potty-trained, Josh gearing up for junior golf, Lauren got a cute perm, Brian received an award from work, I got a new pink laptop and camera from my super nice hubby, and our puppy Boozer is officially on the "Bad Dog List".

Maybe I will fill you in on everything with a little more detail, or maybe not. For now I am just proud of myself for getting this much info onto my blog.

Happy Birthday Dad!

It has been two weeks since I posted this picture on my blog and I have been wanting to add some words to the photo but I have been so busy. But in this crazy, busy world we live in I feel like it is important to stop and pay tribute to those who deserve it, and my dad deserves it. My dad is the kind of person that is always thinking of and helping others. He is always helping his family; his parents, his sisters, his neighbors and his children, rarely thinking of his own needs. When we were little kids every holiday he told us that all he wanted were new socks and a toothbrush, so that's what we gave him for 18 years, (thoughtful isn't it?) Happy Birthday Dad. I may not live near you but you are always in my thoughts and prayers and I pray that you will be healthy and happy, because you deserve it. You are loved by so many!