Just a quick update: You can put the wedding bells and rice away.

Well, the news of my engagement last month traveled fast. Like ultra fast. I made about two calls to my family, one to my best friend, changed my relationship status on facebook and within 2 days it seemed like the whole world knew. Even people I don't speak with very much were texting and messaging me their congratulations. To everyone in that group I thank you. It is very sweet and encouraging to know that so many people are interested in the exciting events in my life. I now understand what a wonderful tool the Internet is in spreading news. However, I have found it is a little harder to reverse it.

Yes, it is true. You can take this as the editor retracting previous posts about finally choosing one guy. This is my official statement on my new relationship status. I'm single. It took me two days to notify everyone from middle school that I was planning on tying the knot in October and three weeks for people much closer to me to find out it was off. (And I am still getting congratulations and questions about my engagement.) Granted, I didn't make many calls or feel much like talking about it after it first happened, but I did fix my facebook profile and started to put the word out a few days after it was all settled. I am in no way ranting or upset. I feel worse for the people I am putting in the awkward situation when after they ask me when the date is I have to tell them there isn't one. I really do just appreciate your excitement. I am more embarrassed about the short duration of the engagement. False alarm.....sorry.

Now that I have set the record straight I am sure those of you who are just finding out or only heard the wedding is off have a few questions. And those who know me well wont be surprised that I am more then willing to answer them for you. First, I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Cameron. He really is one of the finest quality people I know. When we were dating I cared about him very much and was excited about the thought of spending eternity with him. However, after we got engaged I got a very strong feelings that it was not right and soon after Cameron came to me with similar feelings. It is kind of hard to deny what the spirit is saying when both of you feel it. I can't speak for Cameron but when we decided I was going to go home to MD everything became more of a reality and I wont lie, it wasn't the easiest thing. But I do know it was right and this is where the Lord wants me. I am grateful that he directed us both and we were able and worthy to receive the promptings.

I am grateful for the experiences and the growth I gained from spending my time with Cameron. Really I think he is amazing and will be a general authority one day. (and you can quote me on that) I told him that he shouldn't worry about getting married because if my track record holds true he will find a wonderful woman fairly soon. I swear I am the walking prep for eternal marriage course and I am very comfortable with that. He says he thinks I will get married before him.....So in order for me to maintain my 98% success rate I have come up with a plan. If you know any AMAZING single girls in the rexburg area bring them around because:

"Next up for bid is a date with Cameron Gardner. He's handsome, funny, spiritual and he's going to the highest bidder." (and may be if your cute the second highest;))

















Well, at least I think I'm funny. :)