Hi, I'm Kari Davis

I am and artist, photographer, mother, zumba instructor, and I'm a mormon.

About Me

I'm a wife, mother of 5 young kids, artist, and photographer. I home birth. I enjoy surfing, snowboarding, wake boarding, or just about anything with my kids. I love providing a creative and explorative home which means "lots of messes!" My kids love to create, invent, and imagine.
I married my husband in the Washington DC temple. Together we have taught early morning seminary, served many youth across the country, been able to share the gospel with followers of my work and have reached out to the spanish speaking population. We love new adventures and hope to serve a mission when our kids are grown.
I have the unique opportunity to be an aunt to two nephews with needs. When one was diagnosed with Leukemia I would fly out and paint his windows during treatment. I also got to share this talent with others on his floor. I also get to help my younger sister with her baby with needs. What a blessing to be able to use my talents to help cheer, uplift, and provide memories to last a lifetime!

Why I am a Mormon

At a young age I was given the opportunity to feel those quiet whisperings of the Holy Ghost. Move with emotions I had not felt before I knew there was a living Father in Heaven who knew me and cared about me. From simple experiences I have only come to know God the Father and Jesus Christ that much more. Blessing as well as trial have filled my life, but I know they have been to bring me closer to them. As a youth I promised to live as modern prophets instructed. For this I was not included by many but the blessings in the end have been worth the wait.

Personal Stories

What have you done successfully to shield your family from unwanted influences?

Very early, my husband and I knew we would do our best to not let unwanted influences into our home. We wanted our home to feel safe and inviting and a place the kids could just , "Breathe," from worldly things. We first decided sleepovers were not going to be allowed. We explained to our kids why and they were in agreement of this. We do not allow PG-13 movies to be viewed in our home and also do not have regular TV. Even the commercials were offensive and we felt this was just more of a temptation that didn't' need to be in our home.
We are very open with what is out there with our kids. We are alway discussing temptations, addictions, and all the little things that are out there to pull us down. We strive to have non-judging and heartfelt talks about our kids choices. They know we are all doing our best and that being open with each other about our temptations or worldly things, and that we are here to support and help one another.

How I live my faith

I have been able to serve the fellow women in my church as well as being a youth leader, and teaching children during singing time. I feel I live my faith by not judging others, trying my best to help those less fortunate. I volunteer at my kids school, as well as participate in various community organizations. I do my best as a mother, living and teaching values that are often lost or forgotten with these upcoming generation. I am open with all of those around me, especially my followers on facebook, about my beliefs and opinions to an ever so changing society.

What are Mormon Temples used for?

Kari Davis answered...

To make sacred and special promises with the Lord. To gain a better understanding of our purpose here on earth and to help provide gospel ordinances for those who may have passed without having the opportunity to have done this for themselves.
Corey answered...

A temple is a house of the Lord, a place where we may worship our Heavenly Father and feel of His presence. It is a sacred place where no unclean thing can enter. Because of the importance and sacredness of the temple, a temple recommend is required and is received based on individual worthiness within the church in order to enter its holy walls.

The temple is where I go to find answers, to find peace, and to feel the Spirit. We are encouraged to go as often as possible and to attend seeking Spiritual guidance. Inside we perform sacred ordinances for ourselves and more often for others, those who are deceased. God requires that all to make covenants in order to return to His presence and many died without the opportunity to make these covenants. In the temple we perform the ordinances for them in their name giving them the opportunity to reject or accept the ordinance and thus enter into the presence of the Father. The temple is a very sacred and holy place.

What do Mormons believe happens after we die?

Raewyn answered...

We were so very sad when our very special eleven year old grandson died in 2009. He suffered from life threatening asthma from birth and was often in hospital. He caught a virus which attacked his heart causing it to go into a dangerous rhythm, which eventually stopped his heart. Every attempt was made to save him but to no avail. The night he died, I thought I might die too - I was so overcome with grief. I was grieving not only for him but for our daughter and her family too. I received enormous comfort from my family and friends, especially those in the church and the outpouring of love and support was indescribable. However, the most comfort I received was my knowledge that I absolutely knew that we would see him again in the next life and that our family would be together forever in the eternities. I was also comforted to know that our grandson would be free from his health problems and be able to have peace. Even though I miss him terribly, I know he is happy and with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. I feel his spirit around me often. I know with total conviction that the Lord has unconditionally supported all of our family through this trial and continues to do so daily.