#20) Growth

In my Book of Mormon class, we learned about Alma's conversion. In Mosiah 27, Alma became a new creature through Christ in three days and nights. This progression of repentance and growth is a slow, quite process that makes you stronger and grow up even when you don't even realize it.

This made me think of the changes that I have been through this past year. When I graduated from high school I was so sad to be leaving all of my good friends behind and I remember crying before I left for graduation. I thought that life was basically over when I was handed my diploma and thought that college wasn’t going to be very enjoyable. When I got to BYU, I quickly learned that life had just begun. I realized how much there is to learn and what it is like to be an adult. I have made many new friends; many of whom are much older than I. In fact, I have gone out with over ten RM’s this semester. I have so much freedom that I never had in high school. Whenever I go home to visit my family, I feel very limited. My parents expect me to be home at 12 if I am hanging out with my friends and are constantly wondering where and what I am up to. Although my mom still calls about three times every day, she has no control over the decisions I make. Lets just say.. I’m glad I grew up.