A few weeks ago I wrote my 1st blog about wanting to return to the church, and being afraid to take the steps to try, like contacting the missionaries.  I've decided today to give an update on my progress.  I have in fact met with the missionaries several times.  I still meet with them once a week to read scriptures.  I have returned to church, my second week back I met with the bishop about my desire to re-join the church.  I will get into that in a minute.  When I walked back through those doors for the first time in almost 2 years, I felt a sense of happiness wash over my body like a wave in the ocean.  It was like I was indeed "coming home" again to where I really belonged.  Everybody was so happy to see me and welcome me back, one man in particular was my former neighbor, he actually started crying when he saw me.  He told me he has been praying for me alot.  I told him thhank you and I am glad to finally be back.  Onto my meeting with the bishop,  I told him about my desire to return to membership, and that I know it will be a long tough road, but I am willing to take the necessary steps to re-gain my membership in the lord's church. 

     I also explained to him how I let things effect my testimony, he did understand that.  I also told him how I have regretted my choice to resign ever since I sent my letter into Salt Lake.  I wish how I would have talked things over with the previous bishop instead of just resigning.

I also explained to him how I feel we are all humans.  How we all make mistakes.  It is what we do with those mistakes and learn from them and try to fix them.  That is what I am doing.  I made the huge mistake of resigning.  Now, I am trying to correct that mistake by rejoining the church.  The one great thing about this gospel is that we can all repent of our sins and come back.  I am grateful for that chance to come back home.  I love this gospel with all my heart and I have no doubt that this is the lord's true church.  PS...The bishop said he does not see any reason why I cannot be re-baptized in 3-6 months.

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