Marci Nelson

Since my blog is called "Marci's Magical Moments" I decided to document some "magical" moments in my life. This weekend I got the chance to go to EFY. I showed up with a bad attitude, not because I hate EFY, or for any reason - I was just unhappy. Probably the adversary's way of saying, "you don't want the gospel to actually make you happy." Well, tough cookies, Satan! Although my happiness didn't come until Sunday, I realized that "men are that they might have joy". Today was fast Sunday in my ward. And I don't know why, but for some reason, I am always very strongly prompted to bear my testimony. Every time the chance is given, the Spirit tells me to get up. I think it's for my benefit, if anything. And it's funny. Some day I am told what I need to testify of. Other days I figure it out as I am speaking, and others I just ramble until I finally sit down. Well, today, the Holy Ghost gave me a very specia...

Today I had the devotional in seminary. I think I needed this talk more than anyone else. It was the talk that Neil L. Andersen gave in General Conference. Here are some highlights from the talk: "Does my life reflect the love and devotion I feel for the Savior?" "Our personal discipleship will not be judged by friends or foes ." " Our journey of discipleship is not a dash around the track, nor is it fully comparable to a lengthy marathon. In truth, it is a lifelong migration toward a more celestial world. " "Jesus will be on your right side and on your left side to buoy you up." "Be not afraid, only believe." "Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." "In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." To Summarize: "As you love Him, believe Him, and follow Him, you will feel His love and approval"

Well, The Scarlet Pimpernel is now over. Sad life. I enjoyed it so much. You know, I don't know what it is about theatre...it doesn't even matter if you have a part or not...theatre is happiness. It brings joy. Joy to all those who participate. Joy to the actors, and joy to the audience. And there's something extra special about a musical. Music is also joy. So, double the joy! :) I feel the same way I did when I quit dance. I feel like I've been separated from my family. I feel like I've moved away from home and from everything that I love. Although this isn't quite true, I do miss my cast family very much. However, I will say...there's something extraordinary about a smaller cast. You really have time to connect and bond with each other. But I really feel like this cast was amazing. I've become so close with all of them. I would just like to spend a few minutes to thank all of those that are really special. (Sorry, I don't have any pictur...