We are a Latter-Day Saint couple with twelve children. Our lives are centered on the teachings of Jesus Christ, and our journey toward Eternal Life. Included in this blog are stories and realizations about our ever-progressing marriage, and life with a large, amazing, and sometimes difficult family. We will share commonplace, and sometimes intimate experiences which hopefully will lift you up and support you on your own journey. Come follow our lives on "Our Celestial Journey..."
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Thom didn't believe in God
So, some time after I had received a revelation about Thom being my intended spouse, the subject of religion came up, and I asked him if he believed in God. He said, no, he didn't. Now, God knew how important it was for me to marry a man who believed the same things I did...one that I could share my faith with, and go to church with; one that would stand with me in solidarity to teach our children our faith. Sooo where was this "I don't believe in God" coming from? Apparently his protestant upbringing had taught him that God was some floating being with no substance that ruled the universe, and could not be understood, never mind communicated with...he did not believe in that God...
Monday, March 28, 2011
July 3, 1993
The day we began our official life together. We began dating in October of 1992. We were engaged in January of 1993. We discovered that we loved certain aspects of each other as early as our first date. On our second date, the Spirit whispered to me that "this is the man you are going to marry." I soon found out why...
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
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