Petunia Posted May 7, 2011 Report Posted May 7, 2011 Hi everyone! I've been reading the forums for several days now, and I feel it's time for me to introduce myself. My name is Lisa. Pleased to meet you all. As a child I learned that my name means "consecrated to God," and I was incredibly proud of that. I am not LDS, and up until recently I hadn't given it any thought. I live in Salt Lake City (West Jordan), where I'm literally surrounded by temples and churches and wonderful LDS people. Yet somehow I never felt any of it applied to me. I was raised mostly without religion of any kind, though I have attended catholic mass many times. Last week I attended the baptism of my boyfriend's nephew. I sat in an LDS chapel for the first time. As I walked through the hallways, I stopped to read the bulletin boards and look at pictures of activities and proud moments. Something in me clicked as that dear sweet boy received the Holy Ghost. I am 37 years old. I am divorced. I am generally happy though I have always felt lost. I smoke and I drink (not heavily, but still...) and I cuss but that isn't really me. I feel a huge change coming in my life. I must end here because the boyfriend is home and he won't understand any of this... I just wanted to say hi Quote
just_girl Posted May 7, 2011 Report Posted May 7, 2011 Lisa: Welcome! I'm fairly new around these parts (to lds.net AND to the LDS church) but I can completely understand what you felt when you were at the baptism the other night. When I first walked into an LDS chapel almost 4 weeks ago, I knew this was for me. Enjoy yourself around here!! :) I can't really speak for anyone else (since I dont really KNOW anyone else here) but I am certainly glad you found this place and hope you find it helpful!!! :) Quote
Corvus Posted May 7, 2011 Report Posted May 7, 2011 Hi Lisa! I'm in the same boat you are in right now. I've just started taking lessons from the missionaries myself. Tuesday was the first time I ever set foot in an LDS chapel. I can't explain it, but I'm feeling something good about all of this. I hope you find what you're looking for, here and with the church. Quote
Still_Small_Voice Posted May 7, 2011 Report Posted May 7, 2011 Hello Lisa. Welcome to the forums!I hope you decide to take lessons from the missionaries to learn more about the LORD. If you are interested in contacting the missionaries just let us know.Although I was raised in this church I had to study and pray and work to find out for myself if it was true. It was the best thing I ever did in my life thus far. Quote
HiJolly Posted May 7, 2011 Report Posted May 7, 2011 Welcome, Lisa. I must live nearby... very nearby... HiJolly Quote
pam Posted May 7, 2011 Report Posted May 7, 2011 Hi Lisa...yes I live very close to you as well. Happy to have you join us. Quote
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