Lorin's Letters

As I was preparing what I wanted to write about, I read the last few entries and realized the most common topic is the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the role it plays in my life. This blog has become my outlet for sharing my thoughts and be able to word vomit all my thoughts and feelings that are in my soul and on the surface. So thank you for reading and love me. 2 years ago almost exactly, President Monson gave a talk that was very short and to the point. He basically said "If you are not reading the Book of Mormon every day, please do so now." When that command, if you will, was given, both Jared and I looked at each other and knew this was something we could drastically improve on. Individually and as a family. From that day, we started the Book of Mormon together and read every. single. day. We NEVER missed. Even when we were spending the night away from one another, we would call and read over the phone, or even times when one of us was almost asleep, one of us would a...

Its been so long since ive written and i have had so many fun and exciting things happen in my life. I couldn't wait any longer to write or else i would have forgotten so much. A few weeks before April conference, my dear friend, Sally, hosted a woman's feast night in preparation for General Conf. The purpose was to be surrounded by amazing women who have faith in Christ and to share experiences that strengthen our faith. We all came from different backgrounds and experiences. Sally gave us each a topic to lead a discussion where we could all share our testimonies on that topic. I actually chose a talk by Elder Rasband called " Be Not Troubled" which i had read a month or so before and it really help me. There were others who talked about music and the gospel, temples and faith as women in general. We had dinner, dessert, sleepover and breakfast and yoga in the morning with some fun crafts. Reese came with me and it was such a great experience for both of us! I love...

Hello readers, if there are any. This entry is literally going to be word vomit. I have a million emotions, thoughts, worries, doubts, and joys i want to express. Just so i remember, right now I'm lying in bed and had to put on happy music to i didn't feel down. Right now I'm listening to Sleepyhead by Passion Pit and have full on tears down my cheeks because of how much joy this brings to my soul! This song is fullll of memories and happy happy times! Holy cow my whole mood has changed just because of this song! YAY! Okay so the past couple months i have been super scared and worried about the youth and children of the world. Technology is ruining the minds of young people. I mean, yes, it does impact me too but not near as bad as tweens and teens and young adults. I mean, I'm almost 30... (omg) so i don't feel like my struggles during those ages were anything compared to what kids have to deal with now. Its not healthy to see everything your peers are doing....

Staring in January 2019, the prophet announced a new program called, Come, Follow Me. This program is made for individuals and families as a way to strengthen our faith. This weeks challenge was to write down/ share your testimony of Christ and the truth we learn about him from the apostle, John. As we studied in John in the New Testament, there were so many great things to remember about Christ. Here are a few that i picked up as i read: 1. Christ is full of grace & truth 2. He is the source of truth and light 3. He is the creator  4. He was from the beginning  5. He gives power to his believers  6. His is the reason each of us can live eternally, through his atonement we are saved from death.  ( These can be found in John 1: 1-18) These are only a few of the things that describe Christ. As we read and study the NT I know my testimony of christ and knowledge of his life and mission will only increase and strengthen my faith in him.  I ...

      I had an experience this past week that i really felt like i needed to write down and remember. During this holiday season it is so easy to get so busy and forget the true meaning of Christmas, who is Christ.       On a Friday night we had plans to go to our ward Christmas party and another party and didn't realize we had been double booked until the day before. Once we realized, someone asked us how committed we were to the ward party. My first thought was, i am very committed. We have been in our ward for 3 years and have made good friends and have families we minister to that we try our best to invite and love. We have had callings that have taught us charity and compassion and have taught and great lessons about the savior and his love for his children. I honestly didn't want to miss our ward party for several reasons. I know the girl who is the party planner who had worked so hard to make it beautiful and fun for everyone. I knew people were c...

DAY 1- This morning I woke up and played with Luna instead of letting her play alone and get on both my IG accounts and FB. We got up, made oatmeal together and listened to the the La La Land soundtrack and danced! I usually look at my phone on and off during breakfast. After breakfast we played some more, got dressed and cleaned up the house and folded laundry while I listened to a podcast instead of turning the TV on to watch a show. Later this evening I went to the gym and grabbed some food for Jared and I at In n Out. The lines both in and out are always long so i would normally check my phone while i waited in line but i just stood there in thought. while i was waiting i had a thought to get an extra cheeseburger. I didnt know why i had this thought because Luna wouldn't eat that. I didnt get the burger because i have a hard time deciding whether or not in the spirit or just my own thoughts. ( been working on this my whole life.) I wouldn't normally get fries because I...