Dedicated to Megan...

Are you happy now? I'm joking of course but one of my dearest oldest friends (who I was tragically ripped away from in my youth) suggested that I needed to be more diligent in my writing. I am of course giving my self a break as diligence would require more than simply two entries but I will strive for more...

In my English class today a touchy subject was addressed which will only be briefly mentioned here as it contains sensitive material. I was sad to learn that most of my class was exposed to sex at a very young age and most believed it was the crowning achievement of their teenage lives. Even my teacher suggested that sexual activity for teenagers defines all other experiences in high school and gives personality and character to each person 'smart enough' to defy parental council and 'just do it.' I had the opportunity to share my views, that sex is something so powerful, so special that there is a time (after marriage) and a place (not in my presence) for this sacred gift.

This spurned a legion of thoughts which ultimately led me to the conclusion that above all else in life, I am grateful to be born of goodly parents, that my husband was born of goodly parents. Therefore we were taught somewhat in the learning of our fathers and hopefully highly favored of the Lord. I am so grateful to be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, to have a temple recommend and access to a temple so close. I am grateful for repentance that I require daily. I'm even grateful to be in Las Vegas surrounded by so much sin and unhappiness. I literally can feel the spirit leave my body just driving around in certain parts of town. I see dispare in so many eyes, and worse I see hate. However, amid the damaged city I see 'hope smiling brightly before us' each time I go to church, or am able to share my testimony with someone. I have been able to recognize a stronger spirit and I receive witness that the church is true.

This is all for today, I must away (I love old English phrases and I am reminded of Col. Brandon in Sense and Sensibility when he says this to Ms. Dashwood). Off to homework...