Uplift Facebook Post (2020)
I was baptized when I was 8 and shortly after that, my mom fell away from the church, which in turn, me and my brothers did as well. I was always curious about going back but was too intimidated. I felt like it was a place for “perfect people” who had their lives together. Mine was far from that. Fast forward into adulthood and me and my husband were invited to a trunk or treat activity. Everyone was so kind. That gave us the comfort and courage we needed to go on Sunday. Where we experienced nothing but welcoming and kindness. That was a good start. From that point on it was a long road of testimony building experiences. Learning and studying and coming to an understanding of the gospel. One thing I realized was we had to put in the WORK. We had to provide ourselves with opportunities to feel the spirit. Like REALLY feel it. I opened my mind to everything I was taught and had some pretty incredible spiritual experiences that led me to KNOW that this is the true church and it’s exactly where I needed to be. I don’t have a full understanding of EVERYTHING (no one does) BUT I have enough faith to know that one day we will know the answers and and the reason and purpose behind why certain things happened…that carries me.
