Megan Whitworth

I didn’t expect to cry during my temple recommend interview. But when President Gregson asked, “Do you have a testimony of the Atonement of Jesus Christ and of His role as your Savior and Redeemer?” the tears came before he even finished the question. That question—it’s everything to me. Because of Him. Because of His love. Because of His mercy, His grace, His redemption, His Atonement—I am made whole again. I find peace in the chaos, joy in the sorrow, and renewal when life feels too heavy. But it wasn’t always that way. Let me take you back five years, to when I began to really doubt. A Season of Doubt I’ve been a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints my entire life. But there was a stretch of time when I wrestled with deep questions. Was the Church true? Was it not? Should I believe what I read online? Why did so many people have such different experiences—and whose version of truth was true? I was overwhelmed, confused, and deeply unsettled. Eventually, I ...

I walked into the house on my lunch break today and it smelled like cat pee. Our cat had peed in our daughter’s large tent. My sweet husband had already taken the tent apart, removed the stuffed animals, and did his best to clean it all up. He had a fan going to help air things out, but instead of clearing the smell, it just… circulated The first thing I did? I opened the window in that bedroom, grabbed the disinfectant spray, tossed the biggest stuffed animal outside with a good dousing of fabric refresher, and started a load of laundry for the rest of the stuffed crew. I sprayed some smell-good spray too, just for good measure. My husband told me he’d actually gotten sick cleaning it earlier. He’d just sat there afterward, not feeling well. About 20 minutes after I opened the window, he said, “I’m starting to feel better.” And that’s when the cat pee analogy hit me. The answer had been simple—open the window, air it out, clean what you can. The tools were literally right there, just ...

Hi there! I’m Megan Whitworth — writer, photographer, and self-proclaimed crazy cat lady. This is the spot where I share stories, snapshots, and the occasional overshare from my daily life. Think of it as part diary, part creative playground, and 100% me. Here, you’ll find a mix of things I love: storytelling, photography, Taylor Swift musings (because yes, I have strong opinions), and the little adventures that make life interesting. Sometimes it’s funny, sometimes it’s messy, but it’s always real. So grab your favorite drink, settle in, and let’s explore life, one post at a time. I’m glad you’re here. Love,  Megan