Recently, I have been listening to the Ensign articles and General Conference talks on my iPod touch in the mornings while I shower. It is a great time for me to listen to uplifting messages because I am alone and can reflect on what is being shared. It is funny how this small little change has made a huge impact on my days. Hearing the inspiring messages has given me strength, hope, and peace. I'm a little embarrassed to say it, but I am often moved by one or more of the talks I hear that I end up crying in the shower. It is a little silly, but it is a great way to start the day.
One day as I was listening to some of the Ensign articles the narrator said something about sharing your own gospel in action stories. I didn't think much about it at first, but then the next article came on. As the narrator continued my mind started turning. I started thinking about a personal story and how a trial in my life and the things I experienced changed me for the better. At this moment I felt I needed to write my story and share it.
A few days later I still felt I needed to share my story, so I sat down and started to write. I spent a couple days working on it and then decided to submit it to the Ensign. One week ago I was brave enough to actually send it in. I submitted it over the internet and have no idea what will happen. I am not expecting much since I'm not a writer, but it felt good just to write my story. If nothing comes of it I am just happy I accepted the challenge and was brave enough to go through with it.
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