Fast Sunday

So, today I got an email from my Grandma BeaIna. I guess she was in Idaho Falls, but didnt have very much time to see me, which I understand, but it still wouldve been nice to see her and my grandpa... Ive been having a hard time lately, and so homesick lately, that anytime that I can spend with my family, I do! IShe gave me some really good advice as well, as far as serving a mission or not. It seemed to be exactly what I needed in my deciding process. Its hard for me, because my brother and sister arent active and neither is my mom. Im thankful that I have my dad still active in the church, but when it comes time to go through the temple, my dream would be to have my mom there with me by my side. Im thankful that I have my grandma who is willing to escort me through, when Im ready.
yesterday, I got into a religion debate that I wasnt expecting. The guy I was talking to, started being more agressive then Id like, and I had to go to bed to get ready for bed, so I said goodnight after baring my testimony and told him Id have to talk to him later. He wasnt very happy. I feel like these experiences make me consider serving a mission more, because most of the time, these people are confused on the church's standards of life. Ever if they were raised in the church, sometimes they just dont understand. As a missionary, Id be there to help them through the rough patch, answer their questions, and tell them the truth. Being as it is/was fast sunday... I am going to bare my testimony for whoever is reading this.

I know that Jesus Christ is our Savior. I know that He died for all of us and our sins. I know that Thomas S. Monson is the true living prophet today, and that he is a messenger from Heavenly Father. I know that families can be together forever, so long as they are willing to follow the Lords plan. I am thankful for the temple and all of the beautiful work we can do there not only for ourselves, but for our ancestors as well. I have a strong testimony that the book of Mormon is the keystone of this religion, and without it, everything else would crumble. i believe that through the atonement (at/one/ment = cover) of Jesus Christ that we may be forgiven for our sins. I know that through prayer, and diligence, you can receive blessings for things you werent even expecting. if you have enough faith in the Lord, and what He thinks best for you, than thats what you should do because your on the Lords time... not your own. He will never let you fall farther than your knees. Ask in prayer what is right, and never ever doubt the Lord. I know this to be true, and I say these things in the name of our Savior Jesus Christ, Amen.