Hi, I'm Bridget

I'm a blogger, literature lover, culinary experimenter, and travel-oholic. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I'm married with six children. I volunteer as an art docent in my kids' elementary school. I like theatre and musicals. I work in my family's business.

Why I am a Mormon

I grew up in a Mormon home. At the age of 21, I began to question and doubt whether I went to church because my parents did or because I really believed. Through a lot of prayer and study over several weeks, I found that God really does answer my prayers...just like he answered the prayers of so many before me. I felt a quiet assurance that God loves me and that he sent his son Jesus Christ to provide a path back to him. Heavenly Father spoke to prophets of old and they recorded their experiences in the scriptures. He still speaks to prophets today and His church is led by one, Thomas S. Monson. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is true and I'm so glad I belong. I have been greatly blessed through obedience to the commandments...commandments I wouldn't know anything about if it weren't for church.

Personal Stories

How has attending Church services helped you?

Attending church helps me keep gospel principles in the forefront of my mind. I like learning about prophets and people of ancient times and being able to apply their experiences to my life. All of us have different backgrounds, which enables really interesting insights to be brought up in classes.

Why do Mormons go on missions?

I served a mission because I wanted to make a positive difference in the lives of others. What I didn't realize until later was that the most important person I affected was me. Through trials of my faith I felt the love and peace that comes from living the gospel of Jesus Christ.

What is hope and what do you hope for?

Hope is a choice. It involves looking forward to something with reasonable confidence that it can happen. I hope to become a better person, wife and mother. I hope that I will be able to teach my children what they need to know and do in order to positively contribute to society. My greatest hope is in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. And the possibility of reuniting with my little boy who died too young.

How I live my faith

I go to church every Sunday even when I'm on vacation. I team-teach 3 year olds for Sunday School and visit a few women from our women's group outside of regular Sunday meetings each month.

What are Mormon women like? Do Mormons believe in equality of men and women?

Bridget answered...

I think Mormon women are very similar to any other group of women. We have a variety of personalities and abilities. Most are actively engaged in improving their lives and the lives of those around them. Yes! Men and women are equals. They each have natural abilities and characteristics and both are necessary. Growing up as a Mormon girl and progressing into a young woman, college student, missionary, married woman, business owner and mother I have always felt comfortable expressing my opinions and views whether at home or at church or at the office for that matter. I also feel valued for my contributions.
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Michael answered...

My wife is a Mormon, and I love her with all of my heart. She is devoted to serving God, and raising a righteous family. We are equal partners in God's eyes, and her happiness is my enduring goal in life.

Are there restrictions based on race or color concerning who can join The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and have the priesthood?

Matt answered...

There are no restrictions based on race or color for anybody who can join the church. If you have a desire to come unto Christ and be baptized with the proper authority, no matter who you are and your racial background, you will be able to.