Hi, I'm Ali

I'm a Mormon, a wife, mother, and recreation therapist. And I'm a happy lady.

About Me

I grew in lots of different places and love to see new places and meet new people. I lived in England, and served an LDS mission in Argentina. I'm a recreation therapist and love to play. I am married to my husband, Perris, and we have a young son.

Why I am a Mormon

I am a mormon first off because I was born into a Mormon family. That family became Mormon because they heard missionaries teach and felt the truth of their message many years before. How grateful I am to them!

Secondly, and more importantly, I am a mormon because I know it is true. I asked God in sincere prayer, and He answered me. It brings me joy to know the plan of God and gives me meaning to my life--knowing WHY I LIVE and what I can look forward to after this life.

Personal Stories

Why do Mormons go on missions?

Well, one reason why Mormons go on missions is because they are asked to share the gospel message with others. This request is mostly made of young men, as a duty of having the priesthood. But, I'll tell you why I went on a mission. As a young woman this is no requirement, nor am I as "expected" to go, as much as young men are. I was 21.5 when I left on the mission. I was called by a prophet to serve in the Patagonia area of Argentina for 18 months. While there, many people asked, "WHY do you do this?" I was not paid in fact, I paid my own way, I worked all day long rain or shine walking everywhere, and endured rudeness and such. They saw this and wanted to know why. The first reason that came to my mind the first time someone asked me this question was, "Because we are happy. And we want to share with others how they can find that happiness, too." Finding that happiness starts with learning that the Lord called a prophet again to guide us in these days. Thus, we know more of what He wants of us, thus we are closer to Him because we hear His voice now, thus we receive great blessings as we follow Him, thus we are HAPPIER. I promise you, you will feel the most happiness as you learn of the restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and learn of the Book of Mormon another testament of Jesus Christ.

In what ways have your prayers been answered?

In the form of "a still small voice," just as Elijah in 1 Kings 19 heard God speak to him. Not to say I've ever heard a "voice" but the messages of the God are all around me daily. For me, it comes as a feeling. Sometimes that feeling is stronger than others. It is through the words of a friend or stranger, through the beauty of a sunset or the observation of a child, through the music and words of a song, or through a simple thought in my mind as I sit pondering. If we truly desire to know something from Him, and we are willing to listen hard enough and be patient enough, He will always answer in a way we can understand. Always!

How I live my faith

I live my faith by being the best person I can be...the best imperfect person I can be. I work with my husband to grow closer to the Savior and God by reading scriptures, praying, and helping each other improve and progress. I also am teaching my son to have faith in and believe in Jesus Christ and His prophets.

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

Ali answered...

We are taught so much by a living prophet today. In 1995, the prophet, Gordon B. Hinckley announced a Proclamation to the World on the family. This declaration teaches us the importance of the family and specifically how God intends the family to be. Primarily as a wife I am to nurture the family, and my husband to provide for the family. We work together to fulfill these roles. Before we had a child I was the main breadwinner in the family as my husband was finishing school. Sometimes circumstances call for alternate arrangements, and the Lord blesses us for doing the best we can do.
Jocelyn answered...

The role of husband and wife in the family is to first and foremost love each other! Wow, revolutionary!!!
I have found that when there is love and complete commitment between my husband and I, there is no problem that we cannot face together. It is much easier to teach the children with love and to handle life's challenges.
My husband and I are equals. I feel loved, respected, and appreciated by him. I hope he feels the same things from me.

What do Mormons believe about the nature of God?

Kathleen answered...

This question is easily answered in the words of one of the children's songs "I know my [Heavenly] Father lives, and loves me too". We believe in a loving God, who knows us each individually. Another way I know that God loves me because he has heard and answered my prayers many times. Some people think that God is angry, but I do not believe that is so. Matthew 7:11 reads, "If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to those that ask him?" I think that just explains it all- as parents we want the best for our children. God, our Heavenly parent, wants the best for us, too. As parents, we recognize that giving our children everything they ask for isn't necessarily what's best for them. God does this for us also.