Sunday, October 14, 2007

Testimony

I love the sabbath. It is a time to attend the meetings that mean the world to me. I look forward to the spirit I feel when I enter the doors of the church building, and chapel. I have to say for this I am blessed, and grateful. I will admit that there was a time in my life that I didn't quite feel this way. I am so glad that, that time came, and went. If there is something that came of that time, it is that I learned! Somethings are harder to learn than others. Those years are many behind me. I truly believe that there was a reason for this trying time in my life.

Today I woke up real teary eyed. This isn't really like me at all. I usually wake up happy! I kept wondering what in the world! Later in the day my heart started racing just a little. I then realized it was the spirit telling me to bare my testimony today. I though...not today! I truly do enjoy sharing my testimony, but do admit it makes my heart pitter pat. It felt so good to stand before the people that teach me, that teach my children, that have taught my children, and the sweet girls that I teach. I looked down into their faces, and felt like, this is just right were I need to be. Up there standing, and baring my heart. I love the gospel of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I love my Heavenly Father. I have been blessed upon measure. My heart is full today. I am sharing this on my blog mainly because this is my documentation of my life. I hope that when my children look back at this someday, this will be a gentle reminder of the love I have of the gospel. I also wanted to share my testimony to those who have ever wondered a little more about my beliefs, and why I I try daily to hold onto what I believe is true. I hope everyone had a wonderful sabbath. Michelle

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Blogger Amy said...

Beautiful, Michelle. I don't know what it was about conference last week, but I've been easily teared up ever since. I too just feel huge gratitude for the gospel and the joy it brings my life. Thank you for sharing!

October 14, 2007 at 8:56 PM  
Blogger Matt said...

Michelle, I'm so glad you shared your testimony. It was very sweet and inspiring. I'm at the level you were first at, not really relishing the idea of being there. I look forward to where you're at and am glad you wrote about that journey. Thank you

October 14, 2007 at 8:58 PM  
Blogger donna said...

Thanks so much for sharing that wonderful testimony.
I feel so blessed to have you as a friend and a sista. Have a great day. I will call you soon.

October 15, 2007 at 7:08 AM  
Blogger Becca said...

you are too cute Michelle!!!I just adore you!Thanks for sharing your tender thoughts!

October 15, 2007 at 12:27 PM  
Blogger Supercool Mom said...

What a sweet testimony, thank you for sharing it. It will be nice to have it recorded here. I love the gospel too and I'm so grateful for our knowledge of Jesus Christ and his sacrifice for us. I'm so thankful that we have the fullness of His gospel in the Church. It gets me through so many hard times. We are truly blessed.

October 15, 2007 at 1:30 PM  
Blogger Christina said...

that was very tender and sweet-thanks for sharing!

i didnt realize you got to hang with rebecca!! how fun!

October 15, 2007 at 2:21 PM  
Blogger Kari said...

Beautiful, Michelle!

October 15, 2007 at 4:22 PM  
Blogger Lauralee said...

so sweet.. and so real.. thank you for sharing..

October 15, 2007 at 5:13 PM  
Blogger SHERI said...

Don't you just love the heart pounding- the kind you can't ignore and it doesn't go away until you do something about it! It is what makes us better people! Thanks for sharing

October 15, 2007 at 8:31 PM  
Blogger Laura said...

Thanks for your testimony Michelle! So beautiful!

October 15, 2007 at 8:34 PM  
Blogger sarah ann said...

Hey Momma Mia, I really enjoyed your testimony. I love you so much!

October 16, 2007 at 8:48 AM  
Blogger Michelle Alley said...

Michelle, I'm so glad you felt inspired to share this with us. I love that your daugther commented too. You guys have such a sweet family. Ever since we started our fertility treatments they've taken place on the last three fast sundays. I love that feeling when you follow the promptings and heart and bear a testimony. Hopefully soon, I'll be there on a fast sunday! You're awesome Michelle!

October 16, 2007 at 5:13 PM  
Blogger sista # 2 said...

Thanks for sharing. Very nice ;)

October 16, 2007 at 5:22 PM  
Blogger Lupe said...

You are such a sweet Sister. Thank you for your testimony Michelle. :)

October 16, 2007 at 7:22 PM  
Blogger Melinda said...

What a very sweet post. THank you for sharing. It is so great that the spirit can speak to us to gentle remind us of when to share our testimonies. You may have touched someone dearly and shared soemthing they needed to hear that day.

Your UT pictures are great. I am glad you had such a great time. Park City is so great!

October 17, 2007 at 6:19 AM  
Blogger carey said...

Beautifully said, Michelle! I know that's hard to do, but you did such a great job.

October 17, 2007 at 3:10 PM  
Blogger jenny said...

I needed this (even though it's already Wed). Thanks for sharing :)

October 17, 2007 at 6:06 PM  

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