book of mormon retreat

the book of mormon is true.

i was privileged to be able to spend the first two

days of the new year reading the book

of mormon all the way through. we went up to the 

heber girls camp, and it was beautiful. it was such

a strengthening experience to be able to read

it in just the course of two days.

i was able to spend time with some of my greatest

friends laughing, feeling the spirit and growing

my testimony. i knew it would be a wonderful 

experience but it exceeded my exceptions. 

it really is a different experience to read it so quickly.

it does have its disadvantages but it absolutely 

has its advantages. i recommend it to everyone

to give it a try. the stories come to life. 

it was almost unreal when we finished.

the spirit that was in the room was indescribable. 

you know the feeling you get when you finish

a really good book? yeah that's how i felt.

holding the book to your heart and reminiscing.

you just sit there in silence. not wanting it to be over.

what do you look like at 8:00 am on new years day?

we made the cutest mugs, to use while we were there.

i had to take a little break and blow some bubbles.

sitting around in pajamas for two days, sure thing.

good morning.

these are the "diamonds" i found as we read.

at the center are jesus christ and blessed.

jesus christ is at the center because he needs to be 

the center of our life. and blessed is there 

because that has been my motto lately and

truly how i have felt.

this church is true. the book of mormon is true.

joseph smith was a divine prophet.

who fulfilled a great and marvelous work.

i am so grateful for him, for my heavenly father and

plan and for my savior jesus christ.