Hi, I'm Leilani

I love chocolate, wearing flip flops, and watching old movies. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I'm a mom of five, married to my high school sweetheart and I love my crazy, chaotic life. My kids make me laugh everyday, which makes up for all of the frustrating things they do, too (kind of).
I love to read a good book outside, run, bike, play the piano and listen to good music (classical to country to alternative).

Why I am a Mormon

Being a mormon makes me happy. We are here on earth to learn how to truly be happy and I've found that through the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The Lord has never failed me. He always answers my prayers, not in a wish-granting-get-what-I-want-kind of way, but in a loving-what-will-be-eternally-best-for-me kind of way. I pray for help, and it is always given, through the people around me, through picking up the scriptures and reading something that was written just for me or through a thought or feeling that comes into my mind and heart.
I know Jesus Christ is my personal savior, that he suffered and died for me and that someday I can live with Him again, together with my family. For me there is no greater joy than that.

How I live my faith

I teach the woman in my ward once a month during out women's meeting. I love teaching because I get so much out of it.
I also help organize the Visiting Teaching in my ward. It is such a great program--basically we are all paired up with a friend and given the responsibility to watch out for a few of the other sisters in our area. We pray for them, visit them and become friends and are there for any needs that may arise--like a chocolate emergency--bad day with no chocolate in the house--we'll be right there!
Mostly I just try to be the best person I can be. And give others and myself the benefit of the doubt--we are all doing the best we can with what we've been given. We don't need to judge each other. As Mother Teresa said, "If you judge people, you have no time to love them."

What blessings can we receive through the gift of the Holy Ghost?

Leilani answered...

The gift of the Holy Ghost can be like a best friend--always there for us. I know that as a mom I'm always faced with new situations with my kids where I have no idea what to do. I rely on the Holy Ghost to guide me as I pray and seek help. I listen to the thoughts that come to me in the quiet moments (when everyone is asleep :) and then act on those feelings. It brings great peace of mind to know that I am never alone. The spirit is there to guide, comfort, and bring peace.

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

Gloria answered...

We believe that men and women are equal in importance, but different in responsibilities and roles. We are two parts of a whole. Women can bear and raise children, men provide and protect. This may seem old-fashioned, but it works! My husband is the President of a company, and I tell him that he is the President at work, and I am the President of my own little corporation at home. I support him in his challenging job, and he supports me in mine. I do believe that "the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world"! I am caring for, teaching and nurturing children who will go out in the world and fulfill their own great destinies. I feel a huge responsibility to prepare them for what they will face in the future and to make sure that they have the ability/tools to handle whatever challenges life brings them. I have the greatest and most challenging job in the world!