I have pondered this many times in the last few months I have been in Young Women's...A return to virtue. As a youth myself I did not fully understand what virtuous living really could do for me. I had planned on abstaining from sexual relations until I was married, but did not fully understand the blessing in that. Since I was married I realized how wonderful that truly was and continues to be. Though I am married I still have to live a virtuous life. The Law of Chastity still applies to me -- except with my husband.
On my Wedding Day it was wonderful to be able to look at my soon to be husband and know that we were it for each other. We wanted to only be together -- forever! It is actually an extremely romantic concept. I had never considered this before. Out of all the "Romantic" stories out there to want someone forever and only them is the ultimate romance.
However all is not lost for those who have chosen a different path. Heavenly Father provided a way for us to make amends with the mistakes we have made. The Atonement provides a way to return to virtuous living. What a blessing!
I am grateful every day for my husband -- who is a wonderful man. I have known him for a very long time now and have still continued to learn more about him. I am truly lucky to have such a caring and considerate man in my life.
I am also blessed with the miraculous event of becoming a mother. To watch two sweet pieces of Heaven come into my home. The sweet spirit that resides with them is felt every day.
How grateful I am that I waited for my husband, what a sweet and loving spirit it has brought to our relationship.
