I really don't know where to begin.  I have been a member all all my life, i have never really doubted it.  I just never really put much thought into it.  I went to all the classes and things like that.  I have prayed about the book of mormon.  I know it to be a true book and very helpful.  I know all the things to be true.  I just never thought i would go on a mission to be honest.  But things started to click when i got a job at this chirstmas ornament factory.  From there i had to see drs to get my knee probs taken care of. I did not think that my knees would allow me to serve a mission.  But i got cleared through the drs and i sent my mission papers in.  While i was out it was really hard for me to learn all the things that i needed to.  I had trouble focusing b/c of being in pain.  I almost came home while i was in the Mtc.I choose to stay and i served for 3 and half months.  I really enjoyed meeting new people and learning from them.  I really enjoy going to church, but it seems hard when you don't have any friends to be with.  I have learned that life may be hard but you have to keep on going no matter what.  I really love this church and all the people in it.  It is hard to see so many people who are so dead set against it.  But I do know that i am truly blessed by being in it.          Danial