I have it to say it!!!!

I am thankful to be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I am a Mormon & am proud of it. I couldn't have asked for a better thing in my life. I love it. I can't image my life without the gospel. Where would I be. Haven't a clue, but not here. I am who I am because of what I believe in. And I love it. I love the Book of Mormon it is the best. It has great stories & lessons that remind me that I am a daughter of God, who loves me & you. My favorite scripture is Alma 26:16, "Therefore, let us glory, yea, we will glory in the Lord; yea, we will rejoice, for our joy is full; yea, we will praise our God forever. Behold, who can glory too much in the Lord? Yea, who can say too much of his great power, and of his mercy, and of his long-suffering towards the children of men? Behold, I say unto you, I cannot say the smallest part which I feel." In fact the whole chapter is amazing. I fell in love with it on my mission. It brings back so many memories. I remember being the geeky missionary in Mestre & putting that scripture up on the door. I am sure the Italians thought I was nuts. But how amazing to know that he lives that he love everyone of us. I wish the WHOLE world knew about his greatness. I think that we wouldn't have the problems we have now. People talk trash about the church, but if they really truly studied the principles they would love it. I am not trapped by my church. I am the freest person in the world. I don't drink, smoke or do drugs. I have one husband & he has ONE wife. I am thankful for that. Why do people make fun of us because we don't drink or do anything like that. I love having control of myself. I don't need to drink to have a great time. I am free. My dad who is an alcoholic is so bond by beer that he is in the hospital about to get diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver. He has the lowest sodium that any of the doctors/nurses has ever seen. They are surprised he isn't dead yet. I would love to show teens & even adults what drinking is all about & what they will look like in the future. Why do people drink? What joy really comes from it? You may have a great night that night, but you are suffering the whole next day. Why do it? What joy do you have? I am sorry for all those people that feel they need to drink their feelings & life away. I am sorry for being so blunt. But you know. I am tired of it. I am tired of all the excuses. Don't drink. It isn't worth it. Life is too short to drink it away. You are in control of your life. Why allow it to control you. I am thankful for the Word of Wisdom. I have no desire to smoke, drink or do drugs.
I know that the church is true. I know that Joseph Smith is a prophet of God. I know he translated the Book of Mormon through the gift of translation given to him by God. I know that Jesus lives & He died for everyone of us that we can all return to live with him again. I know that life is hard, but we can get through it. I know that we can over come everything if we put our minds & heart to it. I know this because I have prayed to know. I have asked & I received the answer through the confirmation from the Holy Ghost. I am a Mormon & I love it. I end with Alma, same chapter but verse 11:But Ammon said unto him: I do not boast in my own strength, nor in my own wisdom; but behold, my joy is full, yea, my heart is brim with joy, and I will rejoice in my God.