Hello friends! I hope everyone is having a great 4th of July weekend! The 4th of July is such a fun holiday. Well, this is really sad news and I don’t know if posting it on my blog is the best idea, but I think it’s the easiest way to let everyone know. The last 3 months have been a little crazy for Justin and I.
The day before April conference Justin told me that he did not believe that the church was true. Without going into to many details we tried to work things out over the last few months. It has not been an easy decision. As Justin and I were trying to work things out I started to question things about the church. Nothing major but a few things that Justin told me that I had never heard before.
I have gained a stronger testimony of the truthfulness of this gospel. I know without a doubt, this is the true church. I have moved to Arizona and Justin and I are getting a divorce. I am crying as I type this because things are still pretty fresh. But I know that this is the best decision for me. I just want to thank my family and the friends who have prayed for me and helped me through this. I love you all. Have a great weekend, the church is true and I love you!
34 comments:
I love you Steph and am so sorry to hear about this. I know that it was not an easy decision for you. I will continue to pray for you and just want you to know how much I love you. Love Shanon
You are one of the strongest people I know and although this has to be the hardest time for you-- if anyone can pull through all of this it will be you! We will keep you both in our prayers, I love you!!
Stephanie I promise that you will be so happy again. You made the right decision. We love you
We're still praying for you! We'll miss you but I'm glad you have your family now. The church IS true! Love, Natalie
Steph, I'm sorry you have had to go through this. We will pray for you too. Please call me and let me know if there is anything I can do for you. Love, Blythe
Steph I am so sorry to hear. You are so strong and I know you are going to get through it! I know you made a good decision because of the person you are. I have always looked up to you girl. You are amazing! I will keep you in my prayers and I hope to see you while you are here in AZ!
steph-i feel so bad that i was out here and had no idea what you were going through. im so sorry. please let me know if there is anything i can do for you. im so glad you are back in az with your family. please call me if you need anything.
steph - i love you. the church is true, you are blessed with wonderful friends and family. we are all here for you.
Steph, It's true, of all the people I know, you are definately one I've always known to make the right decisions in life. You are a very strong girl. I'm so glad that I could have you as an example in my life. I am crying right now just thinking of your pain, and I am so sorry. But there will be better things in your future for the right choices you have made. Just remember that you do have many family and friends that love you and a loving Heavenly Father who will always be there for you. Love ya, Rachel
Crystal, says that you are in her prayers, and that that boy doesn't know what a good thing he's lost. She loves you.
Stephanie, Marc and I have thought about you two so much in the recent past -- please know that you are in our prayers! I'm so glad you could catch up with Marc the other night, it is good for him to know how he should best approach things with Justin. Either way, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you!!
You are one stong girl Steph! Remain close to your Heavenly Father and I promise He will take care of you! Hang in there. . . it is amazing the growth we receive from going through trials and how the Lord can bless our lives for good. You will make it through, you will be happy, and you will be forever blessed. I love you!!!
Steph,
I had NO idea. I am so sorry that you have had to go through this -- you are an incredibly strong and faithful woman; what an example. PLEASE let me know if there is ANYTHING I can do -- call me anytime at all. I would love to be there for you in any way.
you're doin awesome steph. love ya tons- come by soon.
I'm sorry you have to go through this Steph! Please know that we are here and want to see and be with you if you need us.
Thank you everyone for all of your support and words of encouragement. I am so blessed to know each one of you. I read every email, comment and I listen to all of my voicemails on my phone, but I am really bad at returning phone calls, so if you have called me and I have not called you back, please don’t let it hurt your feelings. It’s still pretty hard to talk about, but I am better at returning emails. Thank you again for all of the love and support you have given me, things will all work out. I love you all. - Steph
Stephanie, you are an amazing person. I have known that since I first knew you as a little girl. I have always felt the Spirit when I am around you because I know how close of a relationship you have with Heavenly Father. I am so sorry for what you are going through and I know that you will continue to have the Spirit with you as you spend time with your family. You grew up in such an amazing home with parents who have known the truth about the Gospel. I am so glad that you are with them. There is nothing like being with family during the hardest moments of your life. I love you, and things will work out.
Summer
I miss you! I am so glad that you get to be in Az with your family right now, and be with your brothers who just got home from their missions! You are amazing Steph and will be blessed for the decisions that you have made. Love ya!
Steph, you are in our prayers!! You are such a strong person, I admire and respect you so much.
Stephanie,
I'm am so sorry to hear about what you have been going through. Gosh, life can be so confusing sometimes and the trials we are asked to face seem too much. You are such a strong person and your example of faith and perseverence will be a lesson to so many. You both have been in Dan and my prayers and we will continue to pray that you will find comfort during this very challenging time. Love, Ashley & Dan Henry.
Steph-
I love you!
All our love and prayers for you! The church IS true. May the Lord bless you and give you peace at this time.
Malia and Jared Hoyt
Stephanie, you are such an amazing example to me and I admire your will. It will work out and you will be happy again one day but for now know that Curt and I love you and you are in our prayers. Keep pushing forward and Heavenly Father will take care of you and make you strong again.
stephanie i cant even imagine what you are going through! i know with your decision heavenly father will be there for you with such a hard trial. i'll be praying for you and trust me this trial will pass and you will be able to feel happiness again! if you need anything call me, even if you just want to call and laugh at me haha. anyway you are in our prayers and we love you
love candice
You know I love ya, Steph. You are in my prayers and I'm so glad that you are home with your incredible family who are so supportive. What a hard choice to make and you so made the right one. I really really look up to you for that. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Stephanie, I am so so sorry. You are such a sweetheart and it just breaks my heart hearing about this. I know probably nothing will make you feel better right now, but I want you to know that you did the right thing. I too had to choose the church over my family and although it was the hardest thing I've ever done, and am still doing, I know it is the right thing to do. You will be so blessed and you will have your dream of having a temple worthy husband. Heavenly Father loves you and is so pleased by you. You are in my prayers.
i'm so glad i saw you the other day so that i could give you a hug. what an amazing person you are to make such a difficult decision. i wonder if i would ever have the strength that you have displayed. what a great support group you have around you. i hope i run into you again soon!
Stephanie,
I love you so much. I am really amazed at your strength. I have always known you to be a strong spirit. I know our Heavenly Father has so much trust in you to allow you to be tried in this way. I am so grateful that you have made the right decision. I can't possibly know what heartache you are going through but I know you can make it. We have been praying for you too. I have been thinking about you a lot lately. You are really an inspiration to those around you. Please let me know if you need anything or just want to get out and do something. Love you Steph-
Katie
stephanie, I am so very sorry for these things that are happening in your life. i cant even believe it. you deserve only the best things in the whole world. you are the sweetest, kindest, bubbly, fun, cute person ever! and im so sorry this is happening to you. I hope you are doing as best as you can right now. Im proud of you for sticking up for what you believe in. But i cannot even think about how that would be to have to choose between two things like that. to actually face that. i hope you know im here for you, and love you so much. I love my stephie!!! we are mocing to AZ in a month so we need to get together. and i made my blog private too so i need your email address so i can add you. and i need your number so i can call you when we are down there. you are in my prayers, and i wish all the best for you in this trial.
Steph,
I love you so much. I think about you alot. You are in my prayers. You are amazing!
Let me know if you need anything.
Love,
Katie(dickerson)Zandt
Steph-
My heart is really with you at this time. I was in your position two years ago and divorce is not something I would ever wish on my worst enemy. It is something that is so grave and heart wrenching and my heart is literally aching for you right now as I read this because I know what kind of pain you are feeling. Look at how many people have posted about this- it proves what a fantastic support system you have to get you through this time of trial and tribulation. If you EVER need anyone to talk to, I am definitely here for you. You can email me at emeyers@pocatello.us. My prayers are with you and please remember no matter what that you are loved, ok?
Steph- oh my gosh! I just read your post and your news breaks my heart! You're awesome and so strong and I love you tons!! If you ever need anything... like a fun weekend in Vegas? :) please let me know. We'll keep you in our prayers.
Steph- oh my gosh! I just read your post and your news breaks my heart! You're awesome and so strong and I love you tons!! If you ever need anything... like a fun weekend in Vegas? :) please let me know. We'll keep you in our prayers.
Hey Steph,
Britt and I think the world of you and just want you to know what an amazing girl you are. You are fun, full of love, have a great desire to do what is right, and will be lead during this tougher time. We love you.
Joe and Britt N.
Steph, Joe and I just read your blog and we want you to know how much we love you and that we are thinking of you. I am so sorry about everything that has happened, but so proud of you for making the incredibly hard, but right, decision. We love you and can't wait to hang out now that we are moving back to good ol Utah Valley! You're awesome!
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