I am Grateful

Yesterday I heard about HBO and Big Love. They will be showing sacred parts of the temple and the temple ceremony in their next series. It made me sad and mad all at the same time. I am just getting so tired of this. It also concerned because I know that some of my co-workers watch that show and I did not want them to get the wrong idea.

Well today I read the statement from the Church http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/commentary/the-publicity-dilemma

I have to say that it made me feel a lot better. My dad also emailed me and that made me feel better too. Here is part of his email:

"What would you consider to be the most sacred event in your future. Mine will be to have an encounter with the Savior. If I live uprightly, as fearful as that event might be, it will fill me with rapture and I look forward to it. But what about the wicked and the foolish? When the sign is given and Christ will appear for all the world to see, the wicked and the foolish will feel as if they were naked in front of all humanity because that which is most holy will be revealed and they will literally wish for the mountains to fall on them to hide their shame. If someone wants to discover the temple endowment ceremony, they can find it outside the temple. Books have been published depicting the endowment in detail. Little do the wicked know that they will be held accountable for what they discover and much more those that try to reveal that which is sacred with intent to discredit the Church, Satan will have them for a season and he will not be kind to them.

The Church will continue to grow, and God will change man's and Satan's wicked works for good. Be of good cheer. Nothing can stop the work of the Lord."

I guess now I am more concerned with how I am living my life and what I am doing to make sure that when I see the Savior, I will not be ashamed. I am so grateful for the church and a father, mother and husband who are faithful and teach me so much about the gospel. I guess this experience is teaching me that I still have things that I need to work on, and the Lord will take care of those who have evil intentions so I don't need to worry.

The Best Day of Your Life

I loved my wedding so I thought I would do this. These are the questions you answer and put a picture to.

1. Wedding Date

2. Where did you get married

3. How long did you date / were engaged

4. Were you a Bridezilla

5. Wedding colors

6. How many bridesmaids

7. Where did you honeymoon

8. Where was your reception

9. Is there anything you regret or would like to redo

10. Did you save your cake top and eat it on your first anniversary

11. How long have you been married NOW

1. We were married on July 12, 2008

2. We got married in the San Diego Temple. It was awesome because I work at the temple and we got married on the same shift that I work...so I knew all the workers at the temple. That was a lot of fun.

3. We dated for 2 years and were engaged for 6 months. Yes, I am a patient women.

4. I don't think I was a bridezilla. I only freaked out once because of money. Called my dad (since he was paying for most if it) and he laughed at me so I felt better. Ryan was an easy groom. He only had one request, that I play a Pantera song at the reception. His request was granted even though it cleared out the dance floor and only him and his brother were dancing... too funny. I also thought I was pretty chill on the wedding day.

5. My wedding colors were red and yellow. I could tell that a lot of people thought they were weird colors when I told them. I thought they turned out nice for a summer wedding.

6. I did not have any bridesmaids. I only had my sister as a Maid of Honor and Ryan's brother was the Best Man. It was easier that way. I had my sister pick out whatever dress she wanted. She took longer finding her dress than I did finding my wedding dress.

7. We went to Montana on our Honeymoon. We went to Glacier National Park. It was so green and beautiful and I got to ride horses, take a helicopter ride and we saw a bear. It was awesome.

8. Our reception was at the Old Town Courtyard Marriott. I loved it because there was an awesome courtyard. Old Town was also a good place for a Mexican like me.

9. My wedding day was perfect and I would not change anything on that day. I would change the day before. I tried to do too much the day before and stressed myself out. My wedding day was a breeze compared to the day before.

10. My Aunt who made my cake did save the top for Ryan and I. We have not eaten it yet because we have not reached a year of marriage. Knowing us we probably won't eat it then either. Too bad, I loved the cake my Aunt made. It was so good. I was sad that I did not get to eat more of it.

11. We have been married 7 months and 19 days.