Sunday, July 15, 2012

I LOVE being Mormon

The church I attended (this was taken a couple of weeks ago.  I did dress in Sunday clothes to go)
         Since all of Amy's family was in town we didn't go to church.  There's a Church of England chapel five minutes from the house we're staying so I decided to go there today.  I thought it would be good to see what other religion services were like.  They read scriptures together, sang, and the vicar gave a sermon.  There were only ten people there and I stood out from all the senior citizens.
     After the service I went up and introduced myself to the vickar and told him I was a Mormon.  His eyes went really wide and looked surprised.  We then talked about Mormons for a little bit.  I then met members of the congregation and told them a little about our religion.  It was good to answer some questions they had about our faith.  Going to another church is a testimony builder.  I feel very spoiled from all the joy and happiness the gospel brings in my life.  During the whole service I felt overcome with joy from realizing the difference between our religion.   Going to other churches helps me realize what we have.  It truly is my greatest blessing.  I LOVE being a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
    All of Amy's family is leaving today and it was sad seeing them go.  I've loved getting to know all of them.  Being with them makes me miss my family.  They're all so warm and welcoming.  It's been a wonderful weekend of eating, laughing, and sitting around talking.  I'm living the life.

Highlight:
      Getting to wear my new skirt.  It's a purple pencil skirt with purple lace.  It may be my favorite clothes purchase on this trip.
Lowlight:
              Having to say goodbye to Lauren, Amy's cousin.  I've had so much fun being with her.   I love when you meet people you instantly bond and have fun with.  She'll be coming to Utah for Christmas so I'll get to see her then.

A British man I met in Bath.  I love that he has a cane and is dressed nicely.
 He looks like a typical British man.  I got to talk to him about Mormons.
 He'd never really heard of them before.    

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