Although it has been painful, Shelly is grateful for the strength she has received from the Savior to overcome and learn from her mistakes: “No one is never not going to make mistakes. The only thing that matters is that we learn from them."

Shelly Ellegood

Through her challenges, Shelly has recognized that Jesus Christ is her source of help. “The Lord has helped me as I’ve gone along,” she says. “He has built me up and made me stronger.”

Shelly is grateful for ward members who reached out to her. “They helped me start going to church, but they never pressured me,” she says. “They let me know that they were there.”

Shelly feels like she can be an example to her children of how the gospel can bless and change lives. “I hope they can see I’ve overcome many challenges,” she says. “I want them to know that if they have bad spells, they can move past them. It’s a matter of having faith and never giving up.”

Life choices kept Shelly away from the Church for years. With the help of friends at church, Shelly eventually found the strength and faith to move forward and be a good example to her children.

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