reflection paper

Someone asks me to tell them about myself, give them a brief explanation.  Simple enough.  My name is McKenzie King, I was born in American Fork Utah and lived in Provo Utah for 18 years of my life. I am the middle child, the only girl. I am an international cultural studies major and love life.  These are the basics.  

Someone asks me to tell them, who I am.  I am McKenzie King. The cliche statement that I am a daughter of God is a truth I live by.  But is that simple? Is that basic?

Being from a predominately LDS community, I never had to be the one to stand up for what was right.  I had it easy, I was part of the group.  I never had to turn down drugs or say no to alcohol, but, I constantly had to be saying yes to reading my scriptures, saying my prayers, going to church.  These small decisions are the ones that have had made me who I am.
  
My family and the gospel of Jesus Christ are the two most important things in my life.  The Lord has blessed me immensely and I will never be able to thank Him enough for all He has given me.  I was born into The Church of Jesus Christ and was raised my parents who, through their examples and  teachings, always reminded me of my worth.  My dad, a righteous priesthood holder, never let me forget that not only he, but also my Heavenly Father would always be there for me.  I was given a mom who I could look up to, someone who sacrificed everything for her children.  My parents let me live my life but were always there for me when I needed help or advice. Their examples of love and devotion are a constant  reminder of the love my Heavenly Father has for me. 

The Lords hand has been eminent in my life.  I have seen it in instances such as my acceptance to Brigham Young University Hawaii, my amazing friends, and even the opportunity I had to play varsity tennis in high school.  He hears and answers my prayers.  He knows that I am a hopeless romantic, He knows that I am indecisive, He knows that I am trying my hardest and he knows the answer to the question “who are you” better than I do.  

And I know just like my earthly parents, He will always be there, He will always love me, and that even when I let him down, He will be there to pick me up.