I want REAL change. WE want real change.

I've been thinking lately about politics a lot....not the nasty side of things, but how certain things could be changed. How could the Gay/Lesbian marriage act be settled, how could our economy prosper, how could we vote a reasonable president into office who wouldn't do more harm than good, how can we help America to have less single-parent households and children being raised in them, how can we help the 12 million people in our country are on welfare and 46 million using food stamps to become self-sufficient and work-oriented. How?

In Alma, we read of the Zoramites who had become a wicked and corrupt people. They were self-righteous and sinful. Their method of worship was to climb onto a high tower and repeat the same prayer, once a week, after which they returned to their homes not to allow God in their thoughts again until the next day of worship the following week. They believed that they were set apart from the rest of their brethren, and that they were chosen and choice children of God and that all of them would be saved. Alma learns of this wickedness, and he seeks to reclaim this selfish generation of people. He says, "And now, as the preaching of the word had a great tendency to lead the people to do that which was just--yea, it had had more powerful effect upon the minds of the people than the sword, or anything else, which had happened unto them--therefore Alma thought it was expedient that they should try the virtue of the word of God" (Alma 31:5). 

I think that it would be expedient for US to try the virtue of the word of God. Religion had more effect on these corrupted people than ANYTHING else that had been tried. I see the same traits in our country that the Zoramites possessed--a selfish, prideful sense of worth and a lack of God in our homes and minds. I have no doubt that the gospel of Christ can settle the Marriage act, help our economy, give voters and presidential candidates better wisdom and morals, save many marriages and lessen single parent homes, teach and encourage self-sufficiency and reduce welfare and food stamp numbers...I have absolutely NO doubt in my mind. So, although our votes are worth little, and our voices are often quieter than whispers in the large political whirlwind of this country, our testimonies are NOT. They are strong and can save and help our nation. I encourage you to share it. Share it with your friends, non-members, neighbors, members..whoever may need a lift. This gospel brings JOY and WISDOM. Who are we not to spread the wealth? 

Dream boat.

Some of you can relate to this post, and others/most of you will just roll your eyes at my gushing...but you know, that's how it goes. Now, our story begins at 10 Hillside circle, Dallin's and mine. I flirted for a solid 2 1/2 months before that boy asked me out. I never worked harder for a first date. However, I guess it paid off. We're getting married. I've learned a lot about myself and also about what it means to love someone. I have never wanted so badly in my life for someone else to be happy, comfortable, to feel loved, and to love me in return. I have never trusted someone more or been so excited to share experiences with someone. I know it's cheesy, but like I said, some of you can relate already, and the rest of you will relate someday. :) I can't wait to work with him, come closer to the Lord through and with him, put his name in my FamilySearch tree, and build a family with him. :) I really do love this boy.