As you may know I recently graduated from
BYU-Idaho....the best school ever!!! I
absolutely loved my four years there and will miss being in such a great place. I had so many great experiences and learned so much about myself. The
Rexburg temple has become one of my favorite temples as I was able to watch it be built, serve there, and even attend in the celestial room for the dedication. The dedication was truly a highlight of my days in
Rexburg...along with the many snowy days, blistering cold, library naps, daily peanut butter sandwiches, and the many summer adventures! :) As I now move on to a new phase in life I'll admit...its exciting and
scary!
Elder Ballard spoke to the
BYU-I graduates at commencement about making our mark in the world. Elder
Ballard's whole talk was directed towards how we can be an influence in the media and digital world. I was excited because it relates directly to my major, Communications-Public Relations! Looks like I choose right! Elder Ballard talked about speaking up in the world, making our standards known, being a voice for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He told graduates to use their knowledge and testimony to influence those seeking for the truth through the digital world. "Today I want to encourage you to reach out to others in the world to help change the perception and even the hearts of millions of our Heavenly Father's children by correcting misunderstandings by sharing with them the message of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ," he said. "Elder Ballard suggested that graduates join in conversations on the Internet to share the gospel and to explain the message of the Restoration in simple, clear terms."Elder Ballard encouraged graduates to
participate in new media and always remember that they are followers of the Savior Jesus Christ. It was a great talk and something we can all remember to make our mark in the world!
