Religious Freedom ~ Live It, Love It, Preserve It

I know I have mentioned this before, but I would like to share my beliefs on marriage. I only believe in marriage between a man and a woman because it's ordained of God. There are other reasons besides supporting God's laws. I know I couldn't have done things without both my mom and my dad. My mom has taught me how to fulfill my role as a woman, and my dad has taught me how to understand the male perspective. I fight for marriage between a man and a woman because every child deserves a right to be connected to his or her mother and father. I'm fully aware that there are people who've grown up without knowing both of their parents, but it doesn't mean they shouldn't have the right to be connected to them. I know that nothing is possible without God. He has helped me succeed in areas where I needed His aid, support and guidance. If same-sex marriage were allowed in this country, the land of the free and the home of the brave, then those who are following their religious beliefs would be forced to perform wedding ceremonies of same-sex couples. That would be taking away their freedom of religion, therefore violating amendment 1: Freedom of religion. Doesn't that sound unconstitutional?

Memorial Day ~ Honor

I'm very grateful this day to honor my grandpaw, David W. Meyer, for his services in World War II and his 91st birthday today. I feel blessed to have him in the family and my life because he has such a strong testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, remained faithful to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and dedicated his life to serving his family and the country.

I love my grandpaw. I love spending time with him listening to his life stories in the war and watching fun old movies that he's loved watching since he was young.

Memorial Day is a great day to remember and honor those who've gone before us and served us in the wars from the past.

The Role of Women

I am a girl, woman and female.

I am feminine and a lady.

I was born a girl, have always been and will be for eternity.

It is my duty to fulfill my role as a maiden, a wife, a mother, and a daughter of my mortal and 

heavenly parents.

This is my life.

This is my role as a woman.

Mormons and Gays

"The experience of same-sex attraction is a complex reality for many people. The attraction itself is not a sin, but acting on it is. Even though individuals do not choose to have such attractions, they do choose how to respond to them. With love and understanding, the Church reaches out to all God’s children, including our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters."

~Mormons and Gays~

As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I don't support or believe in same-sex marriage, but this doesn't mean that I don't like same-sex couples. I recognize them as human beings as well as everyone else. I believe they should have the right to employment, voting, civil unions and insurance, but not marriage. Marriage has always been a union between a man and a woman since Adam and Eve.  This is the one and only definition that God has ever made and I am sticking with it. Every child deserves a right to be connected to his or her mother and father.

For more information, go to: http://www.mormonsandgays.org/

Bullying: Stop It ~ Dieter F. Uchtdorf

"When we feel hurt, angry, or envious, it is quite easy to judge people. This topic could actually be taught in a two-word sermon. When it comes to hating, gossiping, ignoring, ridiculing, holding grudges, or wanting to cause harm, please apply the following: STOP IT!"

~Dieter F. Uchtdorf~

I feel very inspired and touched to follow President Uchtdorf's counsel on what we should do when we're tempted to hold grudges or judge other people in a way that isn't Christlike. I've gone through times where I've been treated unfairly, hurtfully teased and judged unwisely when I was younger. I still do sometimes. No matter how old I get or where I go, I will always deal with people who aren't very nice to me. But, I don't have to be like them; I don't have to seek revenge; I don't need to be mean; I don't need to be angry; and I don't need to be judgmental. I don't want to be like that. I am not the kind of person who is mean, bitter, envious or cold-hearted. I won't deny it, there were times when I did do things out of anger, but I can learn from my mistakes, and I have.

It hurts me to go through pain where people aren't treating me fairly, or to see other people go through the same thing. It really does. It breaks my heart, but it doesn't help me when I'm angry or bitter. It just makes me feel weak. The only thing I can do to make myself stronger is to be Christlike.

¡Feliz Día de la Madre!

Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing mothers we have in the world! I would like to bear my testimony that I'm grateful to have a loving Heavenly Mother and a mother whom I've lived with my entire life. I believe that motherhood is an eternal partnership with God.

Mom, I'm so thankful to have you in my life. Everyday, you inspire me so much to be like you; a righteous, loving, compassionate, humorous, firm, patient and faithful woman. I wouldn't trade you for anything in the world. You're my teacher, my best friend, and my mom.

Lexie, you have been a great mom to Ellie ever since she was born. Even though it hasn't been easy, you've gotten stronger and become the loving mother you always wanted to be since you were little. I've seen it and you're doing an amazing job!

Nina, in two months you will become a mom after your little one comes into the world. It won't be easy, but I know you can do it. You will be a great mom to your kids.