Hi, I'm Jessica

I studied Biology education. I am now a stay-at-home-mom. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I am a first time MOM! I graduated from college with my master's degree in Environmental Science and with a teaching license in Biology. I got married a year before I graduated, and then had my baby the summer after I graduated. Right now, I am not working and am enjoying my little baby! It's so fun! It's definitely different than going to school, but I'm really enjoying it. I love to learn, read, oil paint, spend time with my daughter and husband, be outside and also bake.

Why I am a Mormon

My parents are Mormon, and so I was raised with this faith. But, I think everyone hits a point in their lives when they want to decide for themselves what they believe. I prayed a lot to know if I believed what my parents had taught me, and I read a lot in the Book of Mormon to find out if it was true. I received a personal answer from God that it is true. I really can say that everything good in my life and everything that makes me happy can be traced back to the decision I made years ago to follow this faith and keep God's commandments. I love having a personal relationship with Heavenly Father. I know Jesus Christ is our Savior and that he made it possible for all of us to become better and change.

Personal Stories

How has the Holy Ghost helped you?

I think more than anything else, I feel the Holy Ghost by small thoughts that come into my mind that give me warnings or tell me to do small things. For example, sometimes I just get random thoughts that I should call someone, or visit someone, or go somewhere or NOT go somewhere. More often than not, I have been able to look back and see that there were reasons why those thoughts came to my mind. I feel like because I have the Holy Ghost, I have been able to be there for people when they needed me and I have also been able to avoid situations that wouldn't have been good. This all happens because of the simple thoughts I have that I know come from the Holy Ghost and guide me everyday.

How I live my faith

I have the greatest ward ever! We have wonderful people in our church and I have developed some of my greatest friendships with them. My husband and I teach a Marriage and Family class on Sundays at church. We lead discussions on how to be better spouses for each other, how to better live Christ-like lives and keep our homes centered on that, and how to teach and love our children and do what God would want us to do for them. I love teaching this class and have learned so much from the great couples that come to our class. I also visit three other women in our ward each month. Everyone in our ward is given a few women to go visit and share a gospel message with each month. It is such a great way to make friends and help each other out!

What is the role of the husband and the wife in the family?

Jessica answered...

The husband should be the protector and provider for the family. He should be the one that provides for the needs of the family financially, but he should also lead his family in doing other things, like reading scriptures and praying together. The wife's primary role for the family is to nurture. This includes things like cleaning and cooking, but also teaching her children, spending time with her kids and helping them learn academics, life skills and the gospel. The wife should also support her husband and help him in making family decisions and living within the salary her husband can provide. Husband and wife should be each other's number one support. They should be completely loyal to each other and respectful to one another. Both should work to provide a good spirit in the home where their children feel safe and comfortable.
Jocelyn answered...

The role of husband and wife in the family is to first and foremost love each other! Wow, revolutionary!!!
I have found that when there is love and complete commitment between my husband and I, there is no problem that we cannot face together. It is much easier to teach the children with love and to handle life's challenges.
My husband and I are equals. I feel loved, respected, and appreciated by him. I hope he feels the same things from me.

Do Mormons only help Mormons?

Jeff answered...

As a local Bishop in the Church, I can assure you that we do not limit our help to members. We perform numerous acts of service to our friends in the local community, and we do it gladly because we know service brings us and them great blessings of happiness and satisfaction. Our world wide disaster relief program brings food, clothing, water, sanitations kits and medications to our nonmember brothers and sisters around the world, quickly and effeciently. As Mormons, we know we are fellow citizens of the world and that all peoples are part of our Heavenly Father's family, and we try hard to act accordingy.