Katelyn's Homecoming Talk in Sacrament Meeting!

Katelyn gave a beautiful Homecoming talk in our ward today!  I was in awe of her testimony and how much she's grown over the last year and a half!  She didn't save a copy of her talk, but she gave this poem at the end as she bore her testimony of the gospel and her love for her Savior and also the people of South Carolina.  That place has definitely left it's mark in her heart!!  My most favorite part of her talk was when she said that she came to know Jesus through the people she met on her mission because each of them had His attributes.  She will recognize Him when He comes, because she already knows Him because of knowing them!  

Poem I wrote towards the end of my mission:’)

Holy Ground:

Under the desert moon
I’m trying to find You
Mirages can’t replace
This vast empty space
Lost and lonely in the night
Only whispers in the wind
Shout solace to my fears
You plant hopes' life in my tears
I will find Your grace
Forever changed by Your embrace

My Holy Ground, Holy Ground
Help me find you
When the wildflowers bloom
Safe and sound
Where souls can be found
Holy Ground, Holy Ground

Under the palmetto moon
Life has unexpected views
I feel so out of place
But Your warmth falls from cold change
As I watch others come to You
Your hand turns winter into beauty
I feel you strengthen my resilience
Pressing towards heavenly brilliance
Give me the strength to grow into
The heart You have made new

On this Holy Ground, Holy Ground
I’ll trust in You
That the wildflowers bloom
Safe and sound
Souls being found
Holy Ground, Holy Ground

Under the palmetto moon
wildflowers bloomed
I found a place
Surrounded by Your grace
Your soft touch of Evergreen
Floods through time’s fade
I’ve grown from the rain
And blossomed in Your name
You painted my heart with purple pink skies
With every sunrise
And every goodbye

I found Holy Ground, Holy Ground,
Has brought me to You
Where the wildflowers bloomed
In You I’m safe and sound
Lost souls were found,
Thank you Lord for Holy Ground