Hi, I'm Liz

I work as a mother and horticulturist. I love to hike, garden, and read. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I have one small son, and spend most of my time taking care of him. I also run a gardening business primarily focusing on design and consulting. I enjoy spending time outdoors, and especially enjoy hiking in the mountains. Cooking, sewing, growing my own food, reading, and yoga are other things I enjoy. I try to pack as much as I can into a day, but not too much to be able to stop and enjoy every moment of it.

Why I am a Mormon

I grew up as a Mormon, and the majority of the people I associated with were Mormon too. Even still, I found it necessary to develop a love of my church and a testimony for myself. This came as I studied the scriptures, prayed, and relied on the Lord the lead me through my life. I am a Mormon because I cannot imagine life any other way. The Lord is there, and I cannot live without His help. I am a Mormon because this is His church and I need Him by my side.

How I live my faith

Everyday, I try to live the commandments as I have been taught in my faith. I try to live as my Lord would have me. As I strive to live my faith, I help others to do so also. I am a mom and raise my kid to know the gospel that I have also grown up knowing.

What do Mormons believe about family?

Liz answered...

I have grown up with a mom and dad lovingly married, working together to raise all seven of their children. I am currently married with one child. I have learned that my family is where I develop the most important relationships I can have, and is the greatest work I can accomplish. I have come to realize that the best atmosphere to grow up and to raise children is with a mom and dad happily married and living the gospel.
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What is the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' attitude regarding homosexuality and same sex marriage?

Mary answered...

I have many homosexual friends, and I have best friends who are gay rights activists. They know my stand on same-sex marriage, and I know theirs, but guess what? We are still friends. I hope you and I can be friends too, as I try to explain a portion of what I feel about the issue of same-sex marriage.

According to principles that I believe were established by God to protect both men and women and provide for their temporal and eternal welfare, only marriage between a man and woman is allowed. This marriage must entail complete fidelity from both parties. Just as post-marital sexual desires and impulses should be controlled, pre-marital ones are equally tameable.

The LDS Church penalizes no one based on their sexual orientation. What someone feels is not equal to what they do. Once someone acts on same-sex attraction, they are committing sin. Merely being attracted is not a sin. It is not easy or simple or enjoyable to suppress one's physical appetites. Frankly, I'm not even sure of all the reasons it is commanded that we do so (though I know of the basic reasons). What I do know (and believe me when I say I do know this) is that God has ordained marriage between man and woman. He always has reasons, and we usually don't understand them for quite some time. But I know with all my heart that it is for the good of all people, regardless of sexual orientation, that marriage only be permited between a man and a woman.