Monday, February 18, 2013

1 year!

Wow I can’t believe it has already been a full year!  One year ago today I became a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  It was one of the biggest and best decisions I have ever made!  That day was full of anxiety, happiness, and pure relief.  The day I had wanted for a long time was finally here and I was able to share it with all of those that I love!  It was no doubt one of the best days of my life and I am grateful for everyone that was there to help me and support me through it!  That day I realized how amazing my family and friends are and how much love support they have shown me through everything I have done! 

*Things are never quite as scary when you have a best friend!  Jake baptized me and honestly he helped me through everything.  He is the most patient and understanding man and he truly is my best friend!

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I know without a shadow of a doubt that this church is true!  I have come so far since that day and I know waiting for my best friend while he is on his mission has been one of the greatest blessings to me.  It has strengthened me in ways that I never knew was possible.  I am so grateful for the decision I made and I wouldn’t change anything about that perfect day!

4 comments:

Unknown said...

dakota! this makes me so happy:) i think it is so amazing that you are a convert. you have a wonderful story and you are lucky that you have a best friend who loved you enough to get to baptize you. that will be so special forever. we still need to hang out! text me some time:) congrats! happy one year!

Makenzie said...

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Ashlee said...

I honestly did not know this until recently. That is so cool that Jake was the one to baptize you :) congrats on a year! :)

Emily Drisss said...

You're amazing Dakota! Happy one year!