So my 10 year high school reunion is coming up next month. Part of me is really excited and part of me is really nervous. Why? This may sound silly, but I ticked quite a few people off 2 years ago when I was vocal about my views on Prop 8 and the traditional family on facebook. I did this in response to M. Russell Ballard's (apostle of the LDS church) asking us to use the internet, blogs, social networking sites, etc. to spread the word about our views on marriage and how we believe it is in God's plan to be between a man and a woman (nothing hateful or bigoted). I think I was honestly naive enough to think people would just say, "Oh, that's just how Mormons roll. They have their beliefs and I don't agree but whatever." But I guess when you stand for traditional marriage in front of your friends when you're from the San Francisco Bay area and one of the most liberal counties in the nation (Sonoma County), you're bound to make a few waves and a few enemies. I've always worried about whether or not people like me, but I guess it's time for me to grow up and realize there's more important things in life than being well liked at your high school reunion, eh? Such as following the guidance of Church leaders and the guidance of the Lord. I may not be highly thought of by many I went to high school with now, but hopefully I proved to the Lord and to myself that He is more important to me than keeping up my image (if I even have one). ;)
Sort of on this topic, I'm also REALLY inspired by this blogger who calls himself "gay mormon guy":
http://gaymormonguy.blogspot.com/
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I honestly wouldn't worry about it. We had ours last year and a lot of people had reservations about attending, but I honestly think everyone really had a good time. I can't imagine anyone being rude or bringing up awkward conversations like that. My brother will be here from Vegas and is going...GO! I know you will have fun :)
You should go! There is nothing wrong with having an opinion...most people don't realize or want to admit it just wasn't mormons who got prop 8 passed. or not passed I can't remember! thats my mommy brain for ya.
You will have fun! People are alot braver on the computer then they are face to face, I doubt you will run in to any problems and will have nothing but a fun time to blog about! You are awesome! I will party harty with you in spirit because I am not going to the reunion. I know, I am lame:)
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