Hi, I'm Emily

I'm a mother of three little kids. I love my crazy, busy, beautiful life. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

The most important thing you should know about me, is that everyday when I wake up I find myself to be the luckiest person alive...not because life is easy and perfect, but because life is hard and imperfect, but mostly because I am a mom and a wife...I am also a daughter, a sister, a friend, a daughter of God. Things I love...singing, the beach, ice cream, Disneyland, dates nights, good music, clean sheets, and watching my kids play.

Why I am a Mormon

I am a Mormon because the one thing that brings me TRUE, ETERNAL happiness is the gospel of Jesus Christ. With it, I know I can do all things. With it, I know I can be with my family forever. With it, I know that my Savior loves me and lives. With it, I know that even in the darkest moments of my life, there is light, hope, peace, and love.

Personal Stories

Which of the Savior’s teachings have influenced you?

My favorite teaching of the Savior's is in John 8:7 "He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone"

We are all here in this imperfect world to be imperfect, to make mistakes, to learn, and to grow together. We are not here to judge and ridicule. We all have different paths to walk, different mountains to climb, and different challenges to bear. We are here to love, to help, to encourage, and to shoulder burdens of others when we can. What would the Savior do?:)

My life has been filled with many happy, wonderful times, but my life has also seen many hardships, pain and loneliness, and lots of tears. I always hope that I may be extended unconditional love, grace, and help. Let us not judge, but love...for all we have our crosses to bear whatever they may be.

How I live my faith

I live my faith by trying to serve and love others no matter what their faith, background, or circumstance. I live my faith by serving and teaching the young children in our ward. I live my faith by being an example to and teaching my children.

What do Mormons believe about family?

Emily answered...

We believe that families can be forever...that families are eternal. If we live righteously, that we will be blessed with that promise. I can think of nothing that brings me more joy than being with my family forever.
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Bradley. answered...

The family is a key component to support us in God's plan for gaining immortality and eternal life. All of God's children (all the inhabitants that lived, are living, and will live on Earth) are inseperably connected to each other, both (physically) by our Earthly families and (spiritually) by our Heavenly Father.

Families help us to understand our divine heritage. In this, life takes on purpose and meaning. Our immortal spirits were created by our Heavenly Father before Earthly existance, and we are directly connected to Him in this way. As a spiritual family, our collective purpose on Earth is to follow the commandments of God that lead us to live in heaven with Him again.

Our spirits need to progress, learn, and grow. In order to achieve that, Earthly existance was created as our test. Our Heavenly Father knew that being exposed to opposing forces on Earth was the only way for us to gain knowledge and wisdom.

However, we will not always choose righteousness, and so our Savior, Jesus Christ, is that great mediator to pay the debt of our mistakes. He is the only way by which we can be saved from our sins and transgressions. He is the ultimate example by which direction we need to live our lives. With the support of our earthly kin, we can learn from each other, serve each other, and strengthen our mortal weaknesses by being disciples of Christ. Our families are a gift from God, and we can be together forever.

Why are only some Mormons allowed into temples? Is there something secret going on in Mormon Temples? What goes on in Mormon Temples?

John answered...

We want everyone to be able to enter the Temple and feel of the sweet and beautifully peaceful aroma and spirit there. A Temple is a holy and sacred place. Unlike regular church buildings which are also sacred, Temples are specially reserved as places to be separate from worldly influences. Therefore, only those who are living such a life may enter, so as to preserve the Temple's sacredness. But we want everyone to qualify so that they may enter and feel of that spirit. It isn't hard to qualify, but it does take some effort. All that is required is for one to live a Christlike life with a heart that only desires to do good.