Hi, I'm Kimberly N.

I'm a wife, mom, community volunteer, friend, and Christian. I am a Mormon.

About Me

I have been married for almost 20 years to a wonderful man and we have 6 children--3 boys and 3 girls. We live in Washington State and enjoy the simple things in life like family dinners, game or movie nights, milkshakes, boating and camping, and attending church. I love being involved in the PTA, Little League, Community Education programs, and adult religion classes. If I get an extra minute or two, aside from taking care of my family, I enjoy scrapbooking, reading a good book and keeping in touch with friends on Facebook!

Why I am a Mormon

Through so many experiences throughout my life--some big and some simple and small--I have come to know for myself without any doubt that the Book of Mormon is the word of God and that Joseph Smith was a true and living prophet who was called by the Lord to restore His church back to the earth. I know this and cannot deny it. I also know that our current prophet and apostles are indeed spokesmen for the Lord, just as Moses, Isaiah, Peter and John were in ancient days. The gospel in it's entire fullness is here and I have so much peace and joy in my life because of what I know and what I feel as I live it to the best of my ability. I know that our Heavenly Father and his Son, Jesus Christ, direct the affairs of this church, that they are all powerful and all knowing but that they know me and love me individually and long to help me in every way. I love them and want to do anything I can to keep their spirit with me.

Personal Stories

How has the Book of Mormon brought you closer to God?

I have read the Book of Mormon many times, studied it and prayed about it. As I read it, it just seems so right. The many prophets who have written in it teach and testify of Jesus Christ and his role as our redeemer. They teach us to do good and right things. As I read their testimonies, I know that they lived and that they were prophets and men of God in their day. I have had their words come into my mind during difficult times in my life and they have given me such strength. I have felt God's love for me when I read the Book of Mormon and know that He knows me personally. He has given us the Book of Mormon as a beautiful gift to help us more on our journey here on earth. I thank Him daily for the blessing of the Book of Mormon in my life.

How I live my faith

As a Christian, I strive each day, in every decision I make or in every interaction with another human being, to act the way the Savior would act--to be his disciple in every way. There are so many good people in the world and as we treat each other with kindness and respect, with a simple smile or words of praise or gratitude, life can be so much more wonderful. When I make a mistake, I know I can repent and be forgiven--through the atonement of Jesus Christ and this hope helps me to continue striving to be do what's right without giving up on myself. My faith is what makes me happy.

What is the role of the husband and the wife in the family?

Kimberly N. answered...

The husband is to preside over his family in love and to provide for their temporal and spiritual needs. The wife is the nurturer--she takes care of the family and home and her primary focus is the teaching, caring for and loving of the children.
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Katie answered...

Husband and wife in a marriage are meant to be equal, partners. The husband is the head of the household and is responsible for the temporal welfare of his family. His role is to support his wife. The wife is also to support her husband and to nurture her family both spiritually and emotionally. Husband and wife are meant to work side by side in providing a safe haven from the world for their family. Their roles are different, but equally important and essential to building the family and the community.

What is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' attitude regarding homosexuality and same sex marriage?

Michele answered...

Sometimes if people know I am Mormon, they believe that I will not be friendly and accepting to those who practice a different lifestyle than mine. The truth is MOST of my dear friends do not share my lifestyle. I don't drink alcohol, I don't smoke, I don't watch R rated movies.

And, I believe marriage is between a man and a woman.

Does that mean that I don't want to be friends or on a committee with someone who is gay or lesbian? Not any more than I would avoid a person who smokes or drinks or watches R rated movies. While I don't choose to participate in those activities, I have many friends that I cherish dearly, including friends who are gay and lesbian, who view political and religious issues differently than me. I don't "tolerate" them. I adore them. And, thankfully, for me, they don't tolerate me either. We respectfully disagree on various political and religious issues, but there are so many other important things that bring us together as friends and community members. One of my most cherished friends, who identifies as a lesbian, told me the other day, "Michele, before you, I had a stigma about Mormons. You have changed that. I cherish you." Her remark is dear to my heart. It says she knows I love her, but even more, it says something about her that she gave me a chance when others told her not to. I am grateful she was willing to give me a chance because I gained a very special friend - a sister of my heart.