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Hi, I'm Rebecca

I live in Minnesota. I love classical music. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I love listening to Aaron Copland, going to the symphony with my husband, reading Wordsworth and anything by David McCullough. Video conferencing eases the challenge of living several states away from my parents and siblings. The day I delivered my twin daughters I retired from my professional life doing product management and new product development for a diversified health services company. I've had to learn a whole new skill set, but I love being a mother.

Why I am a Mormon

During college I met students from all around the world, and learned about diverse cultures and religious traditions. This led me to step back and consider rather objectively the impact of my own faith. I grew up in a Latter-Day Saint home with parents who taught me about Jesus Christ, and involved me in church activities from my earliest years. As I evaluated the effect this had had in my life to that point, It was clear to me that the product of my membership had been incredibly positive and joyful. I had had opportunities to study Christ's teachings and feel God's love. I had developed confidence that God calls prophets now as He did in Biblical times, and that through them He actively guides the Church. I had cultivated love for Jesus Christ and had found meaningful ways to serve him by serving others. Now, many years later, I still feel like my participation in the Church is among the greatest blessings in my life.

Personal Stories

What are you doing to help strengthen your family and make it successful?

Growing up I learned the importance of family life from my own dedicated parents and my church teachers. Because of that, even as I achieved educational and professional goals, I kept my sights on having a family. It is currently my privilege to be partnered with my husband and to be a full-time mother to three girls, C., Ch., and M.

C. -3 years- wants to play the violin, and improvises using her sippy cup and a straw. Ch. -3 years- adores her Dad, likes Rostropovich, and can run like a speeding bullet. M. -1 year- is mellow and smiles all the time, but she takes great delight in making loud, high-pitched noises in the middle of church services.

One of the surprising joys of parenting has been teaching these girls about faith. One winter morning I shared the New Testament story of the Savior inviting Peter and Andrew to follow him. I asked Ch. if she wanted to follow Jesus in her life. "Yes!" she said, "but I need my boots!" and she started towards the shoe closet, ready to go. Another time we had a family night when my husband and I taught the girls about giving to people in need. We described in general terms the humanitarian crisis in Haiti. Both girls had received ten dollars for Christmas that they held at the table. Each eagerly handed us several dollar bills to donate to the relief effort. I've been touched by the girls' willingness to return love. If I'm sad, they give me kisses, and call me "Becca honey" or "sweetheart." My time with my family is a wonderful gift.

How I live my faith

In the morning I study the scriptures and then converse with my Heavenly Father in prayer. During the day I try to be an example of kindness to my three girls. It is a sweet privilege to teach them about Jesus Christ and his love for them. In my congregation I work with about 70 fabulous children, ages 3 to 11.

What is being a Mormon like?

Rebecca answered...

My membership in Church has been very rewarding. Here are some of the reasons why:
- It helps me focus on the things that will matter most in the long run, such as building my relationship with my husband, teaching and making memories with my girls, and serving others.
- It provides a rich social environment, but at the same time motivates me to reach out in my community and carve out time for personal reflection and meditation.
- It helped me prioritize my education when I was a teenager and young adult.
- It has helped me develop management and leadership skills. I've had numerous opportunities to lead meetings, plan and execute events, teach classes, mentor individuals, and speak to groups.
- It has consistently enabled me to build relationships with individuals from a diverse range of socioeconomic backgrounds. I have a vested interest in the future of people in a variety of circumstances, facing a range of challenges.
- It encourages me in healthy living -- exercising, eating right, and avoiding addictive habits.
- It's given me a vision for what I want to do when I reach retirement age: my husband and I plan to serve a mission, which could entail doing humanitarian service in a developing country, or teaching people closer to home about Jesus Christ.
- It has helped me understand that the purpose of my life is to try to be like Jesus Christ and to serve him, and that after I die I can live in His presence.
Brad Hill answered...

One word: "Awesome".

Another word "Happy".

Although we face trials we are able to be happy and know that things will be alright. As a Mormon, day to day life is how I live and I try my hardest to do my best. It's difficult sometimes, but after the hard work comes the great blessings and the ability to rest from our cares and sorrows.

Nothing is easy about being a disciple of Christ, but we have all the help and resources we need from God to do what we are called to do... be ourselves, be a brother or sister, father or mother, friend, servant, leader, and many many other things! Yes there is opposition in life, but that is how we can learn.

As you come to understand what being a Mormon is all about you will then begin to understand God's infinite love for you and can see the blessings and miracles in your life!

Who is the Mormon prophet today?

David Child answered...

The president of the church today is the prophet of the world. His name is Thomas S. Monson. I know he is lead by God and leads God's church.

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