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Hi I'm Laura
I'm a performer, reader, and amateur cook. I attended a Catholic high school and am a student at BYU. I'm a Mormon.
About Me
I'm a college student but am currently taking some time off to serve a mission for the Church. I love literature so, naturally, I'm getting my degree in English. British Literature is my favorite. I went on a study abroad in Berlin, Germany and fell in love with the country, culture, people and language. I was a performer in high school - dance, cheerleading, theatre. Running early in the morning, before the world wakes up, is one of my favorite things and I watch the Food Network because I love to cook. When I have nothing else to do, I go on long walks. I have two older sisters. My parents, one sister, one cousin, and one aunt are active members, but the rest of my family are not. I went to a Catholic high school and love to study religions and see the similarities and differences.
Why I am a Mormon
I have grown up in the Church, so it's always been part of my life. But that's not to say that I just follow blindly - I made the choice to truly be a Mormon. I have studied other religions and no matter how much I learn about or admire other belief systems, I always feel that something is missing. I have felt the Spirit so strongly testify to me that this is the restored church of Jesus Christ, back on the earth after centuries of being lost. I know that I can draw closer to God through the Book of Mormon than by any other way. I know that Heavenly Father is my spirit father and he knows and loves me.
How I live my faith
I have had the opportunity to be a leader, teacher, and student within the Church. Each of these opportunities have helped me to build my faith and to feel God's love for those that I serve or who have served me. I go to church regularly and attend all the activities that I can in order to better get to know my peers. I love that we get the chance to teach and learn from each other. We are a lay ministry, meaning that the members take turns holding different positions in the congregation. My favorite experience was when I got to teach the women. They all had such interesting viewpoints and insights that I learned and was strengthened. Sometimes it's hard to live my religion every day, being religious isn't exactly "cool" and much of the world doesn't understand why I choose to avoid Sunday activities outside Church and family or why I don't drink or curse or wear immodest clothing. I try to live my faith in a way that people can see how happy I am and want to share in my happiness.