December 3-Lauren

Today is about Lauren. Lauren and Kelsey became friends last year in Marching Band. Like Kelsey, Lauren had also just moved to New Jersey so they became fast friends. Lately, Lauren has been questioning Kelsey about the church. She has a lot of questions. Many because of the things her church teaches her about our church. She has even given Kelsey some anti-mormon literature. This has been upsetting to Kelsey. She feels like she has to defend herself as the only Mormon among a group of friends that like to talk about Mormons. Its strange I'm sure to be friends with someone who questions who you are. But Kelsey has been steadfast and has really tried to share the truth.

I told Kelsey I felt she should give Lauren a Book of Mormon. She was hesitant but after thinking about it decided she would. Her plan was to give Lauren back her anti-mormon book and ask her to read the Book of Mormon instead. She wanted to keep it casual. I told Kelsey I would like to include a note to Lauren myself. Kelsey was adamant that I not. She actually looked mortified that I would suggest it. I understood but I really felt strongly about it. I told her I would write the letter and let her read it and if she still felt that strongly about it I wouldn't include it. So I started writing and writing. It ended up being 3 pages but I couldn't stop. I knew this was the Spirit guiding my hand. Any of you who know me know I am not the most articulate person in writing or speech. After I was done I shared it with Kelsey and she gave me the go ahead. Lauren and Kelsey went to a school play that night and when they returned Kelsey gave her the Book of Mormon. I'm so proud of her.