Amanda Campos' Proclamation to the World

I must say this... This is a story about how I know the family proclamation is true! For my friends and readers that are not LDS... The family proclamation was sent out to the world by the First Presidency of the church when I was younger. I don't remember the exact year, however- it has been around for a while. I can not help but defend this wonderful document. To get my full appreciation of this document, I must explain first my background. Again, I am not shunning my friends with homosexual feelings... I just want to defend from those that seem to look over the values of family lightly. I also want to say how grateful I am for social media. Most people shun this...however, I feel that it can be a resource for good. So let me begin my insight. When I was younger, I remember lots of my friends who held strong to the church. I remember friends who were happy, I could literally see light with these people I grew up with in grade school, middle school and high school. I remember as a youth together we held strong to our beliefs and our core values. They knew who they were, what they believed in and what they stood for.  I start to go to college. I first started at Weber State University and then Utah State University. Yes as an innocent youth, I remember my roommates would tell me they would pop this so called bubble. Ha.. I don't remember them doing that so much, more so protecting me against the sin of the world. However, they taught me a lot. They taught me to be compassionate to people that are not of my belief, values, and core values. They taught me to learn about others and their lives. They taught me not to be sexist, racist etc. I owe a lot to those roommates. They were wonderful. I then got married to the most wonderful man who taught me many things as well- we moved up to logan and I ended my schooling at Utah State University. I met so many wonderful examples up at Utah State. My classmates...most of whom are homosexual, come from a homosexual background and are compassionate to those who want to be treated equal. I met some wonderful people at my church. They were all in the same boat as me... They were humble, great leaders, strong and like a family to me. I miss those people so much! Durning that time, I was confused. I then started to pray...how can these people not get the same treatment as us? How can some of my friends with homosexual feelings be treated so unfairly? Why can we as a church not let them be together? These were very deep dark questions that I had for the Lord...however, durning this time, I kept to the faith. I remember thinking I don't know if I agree, but I will always keep to my faith and stand behind this statement.  I remember when I was introduced to social media! Blogs, Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, etc. I find that I can reconnect with a lot of these people I grew up with, got to know, and see how they changed. My heart would feel troubled to see how much trouble and pain they were going through. Some of my high school friends who used to be full of light, truth and hope had gone to another path. Some of my College friends were doing things that I remember that they would be opposed and protected me from when I was younger. I also saw good too, however, I saw change,  and people finding the light and being so strong... and NEVER failing. It is funny how things change. However, in my heart I knew these people are good people... I knew my friends of homosexual tendencies are good people. I would cry to the lord asking what I should do to understand. Yesterday was a day of enlightenment for me. I know that all of these people are good people... However, I know what is right and the right path for me to take. I got an answer that I have been pondering for years! YEARS! Creation. Everything in this world was created. Created for a purpose. Adam and Eve were sent to this earth to procreate. The rules have not changed since Adam and Eve. I remember getting an answer to my prayer....If man was meant for man- and women was meant for women- would that not be selfish to deny life? The main and first commandment that GOD gave to this world? Even if you are not into religion...Look at the science... ALL the core beliefs in science talks about CREATION. Over the past months I remember people giving me all of these excuses...and blames about how they could not be married or together, I would empathize and sympathize with them. I can't imagine how hard it is... I will always love to be friends with those that have different opinions then me. But the fact is- I asked a really close friend of mine if it is a choice or nature to be gay.... IT is a choice. Everything is a choice. You decided who you become and where you go. That is what life on this earth is all about. Can a man and man create something beautiful- like life?  I posted my enlightenment as tactfully as I could...but tried to make it apparent... that CREATION was the main purpose for life. I have never seen so many people respond to me, the post, the response was huge- through e-mail, responses etc. It must have went on most of the night, because I went to bed. I think I lost  a lot of facebook friends...However, I am never going to deny Gods main point to come to earth. To get a body, make a family and come back to him. I will always be friends and be kind to those that need it. But this is the time for me... ME to stand strong against the winds of the world. To show my children that Family is eternal and not to stray...because if you do, you can become apparently miserable. I am going to end with my testimony. I believe in the creation. I believe in God. I believe in Christ! I Believe he came to this earth to help everyone come back to him. Everyone still can get back to him....if they repent, learn, have faith and enjoy the blessings of the gospel. I am happy that I am holding strong to my faith. I am grateful for answers to prayers....and I know that if hold strong to faith- we will become worthy to go back to the Lord-our redeemer.