Something I hold near and dear to my heart...

If you are thinking about voting for Obama....please pray and reconsider, as he is NOT the right candidate for the position...here is just one article I stumbled upon, from a trusted source. This man is DEAD ON, with what our wonderful nation needs. Faith, Family and the TRUE Gospel of Jesus Christ....Not crazy socialist or liberlist ideas that the media and most of the democratic party are pushing us torwards....


"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_transcript.html- - - - - - - - - - RE: Abortion, Infanticide, and Euthanasia Many LIBERALS defend "political correctness" and assert dishonestly that CONSERVATIVES oppose free speech when they try "to attack someone who has a right to be here just like anyone else...." Therefore, let's pose some constitutional questions to the LIBERALS regarding unalienable Rights: 1. Do unalienable Rights apply to the innocent babies who are butchered every day in the Abortion Mills that enrich the treasuries of Planned Parenthood? 2. Do unalienable Rights apply to the babies who survive botched abortions, but are killed anyway? 3. Should unalienable Rights have applied to the non-vegetative Terri Schiavo who didn't die naturally, but instead was killed by order of a judge through the denial of food and water? 4. Do unalienable Rights apply to all of the societal undesirables who will be killed in the future when Liberals expand the extermination laws? 5. And most importantly, do unalienable Rights apply to YOU when Liberals find some legal excuse to kill YOU because your existence is deemed inconvenient? - - - - - - - - - - If you enjoy participating in the slaughter of innocent lives, then Obama is your politician.

OBAMA - THE INFANTICIDE POLITICIAN

Pastor Rick Warren: "At what point does a baby get human rights, in your view?"Barack Obama "...answering that question with specificity... uh... you know is, is... uh... above my pay grade."~ Saddleback Forum, August 16, 2008

"If Barack Obama had his way I would not be here."

Can you imagine not giving babies their basic human rights, no matter how they entered our world? My name is Gianna Jessen, born 31 years ago after a failed abortion. I'm a survivor, as are many others…but if Barack Obama had his way, I wouldn't be here.Unfortunately, Barack Obama voted four times against affording these babies their most basic human right. I have serious concerns about Senator Obama's record and views on this issue, given he voted against these protections four times as a state Senator. Just as abuse victims share their stories to educate the public, fight for the common good and hope that as a result politicians do what's right, I felt it was important to come forward and give these new born babies a voice. I am living proof these babies have a right to live, and I invite you to learn more about Senator Obama's record on this important issue. -Abortion Survivor Gianna Jessen

Go to the following website. http://www.bornalivetruth.org/

Gianna Jessen's Story
Gianna's biological mother was 17 when she had a saline abortion in her third trimester. After being burned alive for approximately 18 hours in the womb from the saline solution, Gianna was delivered alive in a Los Angeles County abortion clinic. The procedure left her with cerebral palsy, which led doctors to assert that she would never be able to hold up her head, sit up, crawl or walk. However, Gianna began to walk by the age of three years old with the help of leg braces and a walker. Now, she runs marathons across the world. On April 30, 2005 Gianna completed her first 26.2 mile marathon after running just over 7 hours. On April 23, 2006 she completed the London Marathon.

The Lords' Will

For those of you who know me very well, you know that I dated a great guy named Garret for 2 years. This man changed my life and for that, I owe him a lot. He will always hold a dear place in my heart...
Garret was my preparation for this marriage I believe. The Lord never gives you a lesson you cannot learn from, and at first when Garret and I ended, I didn't believe this applied to that relationship and time in my life...I was so wrong.

He taught me patience, and the most important thing he taught me without even knowing it, is that everyone can accept the Gospel, but it will be at their own pace. Everyone knows it's the truth, but the mind overcomes the Light of Christ each of us has been given and it will take time for that Spirit to shine through. To show the true radiance and gifts/blessings the Gospel can bring in your life.
Garret is now getting his endowments out and taking better care of himself, *he says it's because it's what I taught him and how I showed him his life needed to be.*

Like I said, he didn't do this until 3 years later....and he thanks me over and over..
but it wasn't me, I was an instrument in the Lords' hands, and I hope I can do the same for Jonathan. I am not afraid (a little nervous), but honored the Lord would entrust me with such a beautiful and enriching mission in my life. Not to mention, this time, it's even better!

Don't get me wrong, I know the challenges that lie ahead of me, but I believe, especially since my husband is so smart, that he will accept the Gospel, not only because it brings so much joy and so many blessings into a persons life, but he will also realize, eventually that it is the best way to carry out your life. The priesthood offers so many obvious blessings, which I have explained to him before, and I know it's very overwhelming for someone who's never heard of anything like that before in his/her life.

Therefore, I will not be forcing him to do anything. Everything will come through his own time/will. I don't believe the way to show someone something is to rub their nose in it, especially something as life changing as this. I'm sure there will be times when I feel like it's hard or I can't do it, but I will always remember this....that the Lord wants everyone in his Gospel, and He can soften anyones Heart.

How do you move a mountain? How can you soften a heart made of stone? What makes a king, fall down on his knees, or a rich man to leave all he owns?

Christ said believe and all that you'll need, is the faith of a tiny seed. - Jesse Clark Funk

I hope I have that faith, to withstand enduring this trial of patience. (if Patriarchal Blessings had a title, that's what mine would be, The Chronicles of the trials of Patience!)

A little reminder to constantly be an example is in Doctrine and Covenants Section 18...

10-16

10 Remember the worth of souls is great in the sight of God;

11 For, behold, the Lord your Redeemer suffered death in the flesh; wherefore he suffered the dpain of all men, that all men might repent and come unto him.

12 And he hath risen again from the dead, that he might bring all men unto him, on conditions of repentance.

13 And how great is his joy in the soul that repenteth!

14 Wherefore, you are called to cry repentance unto this people.

15 And if it so be that you should labor all your days in crying repentance unto this people, and ring, save it be one soul unto me, how great shall be your joy with him in the kingdom of my Father!

16 And now, if your joy will be great with one soul that you have brought unto me into the kingdom of my Father, how great will be your joy if you should bring many souls unto me!


The Church is True! and we are a Peculiar People!!!

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Jonathan and Sara

story...So, this is our story...it's somewhat of the romantic nature...or so people tell me that!Back in December, I was at rock bottom in my life so I decided to fly home for 2-3 weeks. I boarded the plane scared to death..I HATE flying.
After I sat down, I notcied this mountain man looking guy with bright red hair and a cute smile. I watched him walk down the isle (no pun intended) and I just thought, "Yeah right, Like he'll sit next to me." Lo and behold he sat right across the isle from me...I couldn't keep my eyes off of him. (Later on I learned he couldn't stop staring at me either!)
So, our flight *thanks to Delta!!!* had TV screens in every headrest; with all kinds of cool options to do, games, movies, and music. I watched Jonathan as he picked country music. I knew by this one minor detal I could talk to him.We talked all through the flight. I found out he's a commercial fisherman in Alaska and that he comes skiing in Utah every year. Me being the shy girl that I am said, "Well, next time you come out we'll have to meet up and hang out." As we exited the plane, he was an absolute gentleman and waited for me even when I went to the bathroom. ( I was suprised!!) I gave him my number, highly doubting he'd call me back....we parted and I told my mom all about him on the way home. There was absolutely a connection. I told him to call me the next day to make sure I got his number...he didn't call...day two, he didn't call again. Not until day four did he call. This began the all night conversations and the wanting to be around each other.
Two days after Christmas Jonathan drove 3 hours to come take me out on our first date and no he didn't tell his mother where he was going...just left with her car and said be back later.
Our date was amazing. We got along so well, we made each other laugh, we could talk and the conversation never lacked. (When I first met him he had long hair and this crazy crazy beard, when he came to pick me up for our date, he looked SO HOTT! He shaved his beard off and cut his hair really short. AMAZING!)
Did I mention my grandparents were completely against all of this?! But, you know me...I went anyways!!!He took me to this little Italian cafe, one thing I couldn't get over was the fact that people smoked in a public building, they dont' do that in Utah! We talked over dinner and then as we walked out, he had me up against the jeep and kissed me. To this day, I've never had such an amazing kiss...never!!I told my grandparents we went to a movie, but we didn't. We just drove around and hung out. Talking, listening to music and since my back was hurting, no joke he got a hotel room for me to lay down and we cuddled and watched a movie. Amazing night. I got home around midnight and didn't want him to ever leave.
He left soon after for an emergency fishing (Which means, someone elses' boat sank and he had to go back because this meant BIGGGG money!!). I didn't talk to him for almost two months. I went through a quick and crappy relationship, during this two month period. To a man who to this day I swear will never settle down because he doesn't know what he wants from life or from himself for that matter, but it's interesting how the Lord works...
I was a wreck, this man had basically convinced me that we should get married. Yes, I do know, it takes two to tango and I agreed it would be a good thing to get married (basically a security blanket move). but it wasn't right and I knew it.
Jonathan came a week later after this guy and I had broken up. Being the amazing man he is, Jonathan swept me off of my feet. The sunday he came in, I was so nervous to see him! I didn't want to be in a relationship, but it was so nice to be with him again! Jonathan respected all of my boundaries and was completely a gentleman the entire time. He began to ski and play and I was in physical therapy, also an emotional wreck trying to recover from my crappy relationship...not knowing I was falling in love with the man of my dreams. He waited on me hand and foot, every night he'd rub my back until I fell asleep. He's a dream come true!!! We began to travel, we first went to Las Vegas. This was an awesome experience. We had a blast. We also stopped in Bryce and Zion. The whole time we joked about getting married in Vegas, not knowing both were really serious.(Jonathan later revealed to me that he kept thinking, 'This would be crazy if she was THE ONE.')
We returned back to my house and were together again. Jonathan began taking the discussions from the missionaries, suprising everyone. He is super intelligent, he picked up everything so easily. I was so proud of him. I read the scriptures to him because he has dyslexia and we bonded a lot during that time. One evening, while drove back from Salt Lake City, and I looked over at him, and said.."Jonathan, I want to marry you before you leave. I only want to be with you." He agreed and we planned another trip to Las Vegas to get married. We got an amazing suite in the BEST casino ever...The Silverton (Bass Pro Shop) ha ha...we both chickened out of getting married, but still had an amazing time. But we talked about it the entire time, we still wanted to be married, but we couldn't tell each other. Our next trip we stopped at the Grand Canyon for camping and exploring. The Grand Canyon was great, except for me being sick, yeah, gotta love a little bit of "complication constipation."
On our way back we decided we wanted to go home, back east to see our families, and meet the others family. ( Both of our families loved the other one! It was so great!!)It wasn't until we spent a week apart that we realized we could not live w/out each other....now, we're being tested. He's away for 4 months fishing....we talk every night. I miss him so much and my love for him just grows stronger everyday...I'm pretty sure he's the same way! HE BETTER BE! lo
l Now he's in Alaska for one last time, and I'm getting all of my medical procedures done this summer so we can live happily ever after!!!!
I obviously wrote this before we got married!
June 30,2008
What a great day!!! Jonathan and I went through a really rough time this summer being away from each other for 2 months after we got married. But we made it! We love being married and love one another. Granted we do have our differences...
Jonathan isn't a member, but I decided early on while watching all of the divorces and unhappy marriages everywhere around me that I was going to marry a person I could be with, not just to be married in the temple and only be somewhat happy. To all of you who have found that person, I'm so happy for you! I'm sure it's amazing to have someone who shares the same beliefs as you do, as for me, I am also happy. I believe with Jonathan, it will take time, but I see changes in him already, and he knew I wouldn't stand for anything that goes against my values and teachings from the Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints. It is the best and ONLY way to live...and I believe I've been given a harder hand to play in life, because the Lord trusts me with trials! Like I said in my first blog.......with Jonathan, everything will come in due time....

The Start of something new...

SO,

Since I've gotten married I've decided to get a blog. I was reading steve and tristas, and it convinced me. Seems like they've been on the "convincing-me" side for the past few weeks. Since I"m now going to become an ACN rep. Want to know what that is? Talk to me about it, ACN is an exciting opportunity!!!

For all of you that want to know, I love being married! And if you know me well enough, it's definately not all roses and pansies...ha ha. I do speak my mind, and if you've had the pleasure of meeting my amazing husband, you know that he is quiet...Kind of.

He's not all that quiet around me, actually he's one of the goofiest, silly men I've ever met. He seriously is hysterical, I have a feeling that if he's around me long enough that side of him will start to come out in front of others...all with in time. That's my motto for him!

Anyways, I will keep this up and add a ton more when I have more time and update everything. Right now I'm in Maryland, if you want to know where I am and what I'm doing....look here first!! *or facebook*