Hi, I'm Amy

I'm a wife and mother of 2 children. I'm a Creative Director. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I am a wife and mother of 2 children. I live in Chicago. I am a Creative Director for a publishing company and I feel very blessed to be able to work from home so that I can also be with my children in this important time in their lives. I love advertising, business, and good design. I love making and eating good food. I love learning and reading. I love finding beauty in everything around me, and especially finding something special in what others have thought was no good. Most of all, I love my family, my friends, my Savior, and being a Mormon.

Why I am a Mormon

I grew up LDS and have loved it my whole life. Throughout all the changes and trials in my life, I have always felt a special connection to my Heavenly Father. This connection has come because my parents taught me how to pray, how to read the scriptures, and how to listen and have faith that He loves me, and truly wants what is best for me and what will ultimately bring me the most peace and happiness in my life. As I look back over my life and my choices, I can see so clearly the Lord's hand, guiding me in paths that I often would not have chosen on my own, but that have brought me so much joy. I can see evidence all around me, past and present, of that love and that guidance. The teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - the Gospel of Jesus Christ - has brought me every good thing in my life and I cannot imagine a life without it. It has truly made me who I am and given me a fullness and strength that carries me throughout every day, every decision, and every discouragement, and motivates me to constantly strive to become better.

How I live my faith

I live my faith by teaching my own children the Gospel. We read from the scriptures for a few minutes every morning after breakfast. My 6 year old daughter learned to read by following along and sounding out the words. My 2 year old son loves to repeat the words after me, and it is helping him learn how to talk. It constantly amazes me how much they comprehend, and if I ever forget or put off reading, they are right there reminding me that it needs to be done! I lead all of the children in Primary ages 3-12 in singing time each week. We learn new songs that teach about our Heavenly Father's plan for us and remind us that we are all His children. The kids love singing, and have endless energy for it. More energy than I have, for sure! I've never been one to sing on my own, but their enthusiasm and lack of judgement has helped me to stretch my own boundaries and become braver than I thought I could be. I've found throughout my life that it is easy for me to feel the love of my Heavenly Father and the comfort of the Holy Ghost through music. I'm grateful for the opportunity to have so much music in my life through this special calling.

What do Mormons believe about family?

Amy answered...

We believe that families are essential in our Heavenly Father's plan. Our Father in Heaven gave us families to teach us, to comfort us, and to help provide a path for us to become the best that we can so that we can return to live with Him again as part of His eternal family. We believe that families can be sealed together in bonds that transcend this life -- not just "till death do we part", but that the relationships and love we share are eternal and Godly, extending beyond this short mortal existence. We believe that we are all children of God, that we lived with Him before we came to this earth, and that our families here on earth are part of His plan for us to have happiness now and forever.
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Bradley. answered...

The family is a key component to support us in God's plan for gaining immortality and eternal life. All of God's children (all the inhabitants that lived, are living, and will live on Earth) are inseperably connected to each other, both (physically) by our Earthly families and (spiritually) by our Heavenly Father.

Families help us to understand our divine heritage. In this, life takes on purpose and meaning. Our immortal spirits were created by our Heavenly Father before Earthly existance, and we are directly connected to Him in this way. As a spiritual family, our collective purpose on Earth is to follow the commandments of God that lead us to live in heaven with Him again.

Our spirits need to progress, learn, and grow. In order to achieve that, Earthly existance was created as our test. Our Heavenly Father knew that being exposed to opposing forces on Earth was the only way for us to gain knowledge and wisdom.

However, we will not always choose righteousness, and so our Savior, Jesus Christ, is that great mediator to pay the debt of our mistakes. He is the only way by which we can be saved from our sins and transgressions. He is the ultimate example by which direction we need to live our lives. With the support of our earthly kin, we can learn from each other, serve each other, and strengthen our mortal weaknesses by being disciples of Christ. Our families are a gift from God, and we can be together forever.

Are all Mormons required to serve a mission?

Taylor answered...

Quite simply, no. The young men of the church have been strongly encouraged to serve a mission at age 19, and the sisters are able to serve at age 21, but no one is required to serve. We do it because we want to! Who in their right mind would give up two years and pay that's right, missionaries pay their own way to go somewhere they had never been and do all that they do? We serve missions becuase we know that Jesus is the Christ, and we want the happiness that knowledge bring to be available to everyone! So no, Mormons are not required to serve a mission. It's a personal choice to share the happiness and joy they've received from the Gospel.

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