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Hi, I'm Raewyn
I've been a Mormon all my life.
About Me
I'm from the beautiful country of New Zealand and have lived here since birth. I'm a wife, mother of four, grandmother of thirteen and my family is the most important thing in life to me. I've worked in administration positions for quite a few years and am presently enjoying once again being a homemaker especially spending time with my grandchildren. Although I have some significant health problems that prevent me from doing some activities, my life is very full and I'm so grateful for a wonderful husband and family that help keep me focused on what's important.
Why I am a Mormon
My parents were baptised into the Mormon church a few years before I was born. My parents have been a wonderful example to me of what true Christianity involves and what blessings come from living righteously. I just love the life that being a member of the Church gives me. I have always known that this Church is the true Church. However, during my latter teenage years I attended a regional youth conference, where many youth enjoy lots of activities and also spiritual upliftment, and it was during this time that the Spirit truly witnessed to me the truthfulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I have never doubted it since and am so grateful that I have been able to rear my family in the Gospel and it gives me great joy to see them all enjoying the blessings of membership in the Church.
Personal Stories
In what ways have your prayers been answered?
In 2004, after surgery I developed complications which resulted in severe septicaemia and I was put on total life support. I was in a coma for about six weeks and was in the intensive care unit for 60 days. Several times while I was in the coma, my family were told that I was extremely close to death and that they should prepare themselves. They kept a rotation system going so that someone was with me 24/7. I was in hospital for months afterwards and am still recovering to this day. During this time my family and friends and even people I didn't know personally were continually praying for my recovery. I absolutely know that it is through these prayers, the faith of those who said them, and my own faith that I am still alive today. When I was coming out of the coma, I couldn't see, speak or move but I could hear and I knew how extremely sick I was. At one point I felt so desperately ill that I decided that it was too hard to bear and that I would give up. But I knew that my family were there constantly, so I decided that I would hang on for five minutes, as they hadn't given up on me. I had no concept of time, but that's how I survived, five minutes at a time. There were many times when it was just me and the Lord and I decided to leave my life in His hands. Each day I'm so grateful that the Lord allowed me to live and enjoy life with my family. I think about what would have happened if I had given up. I would have missed the marriage of my two sons and the arrival of nine grandchildren. Apart from our grandson dying, this has been the most traumatic experience of my life. Today after all these years I'm still battling with the many health problems that this condition caused, but each day through my prayers I'm sustained and my burdens are lighter.
How I live my faith
I have played the piano for Church meetings for most of my life and really enjoy being able to be of service in this way. I love music and the joy it brings to my heart. Presently I'm playing the organ for our Sunday Sacrament meetings and I also play the piano for the meetings where the women of the church meet. I'm assisting playing the piano for the young children as they prepare for their presentation later in the year in our Sacrament meeting. I'm also the historian for our local church area and enjoy serving others where I can.
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