Hi, I'm Natalie

I balanced the demands of nursing school, marriage, and a brand new baby. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I am a wife, "mommy", daughter, sister and registered nurse. My family is my very favorite blessing in life. I love to play. Sports, games, boating, beaches, swimming, walking, bike riding, if it is fun, I'm in! I love college football. I also love being crafty and frugal. I look forward to having my own home to decorate and experiment with all kinds of DIY projects. My life seems simple but it is filled with all of the important things Faith, family, fun... and football.

Why I am a Mormon

The Gospel fills my life with hope. It is easy to feel lost in this crazy world, but my faith in my Savior grounds me, the scriptures guide me, and the teachings of the prophet protect me. I know I am a daughter of God and that enables me to overcome anything. I love knowing that I will be with my family forever.
It is comforting to know that we once lived with God and if we are righteous we will return to him after this life is over.

Personal Stories

Please explain the part prayer plays in your life?

Prayer is a powerful gift given to us as a way to communicate with our Father in Heaven. Life is hard, full of obstacles, questions, and decisions. When my husband and I met, I was in college and getting ready to apply to nursing school. I managed to apply to school, plan a wedding, and survive biochem and other rigorous classes all in one semester. A couple semesters into the nursing program, I had my first baby. I was determined to finish nursing school and be the best mom ever! It wasn't easy but through lots and lots of prayers, I pulled it off. My Father in Heaven gave me the strength, organization, energy and help I prayed for each and every day.

How I live my faith

I live the gospel through teaching my children and sharing my testimony with them. At church each Sunday, I work with all of the little children ages 3-12 in primary. In primary we learn songs about the Savior, the Book of Mormon, families, and other valuable things in life. We also share messages that instill values of loving others, being kind, and choosing the right.

How are modesty and chastity related? How can parents teach their children to be modest in dress, language and behavior?

Janet answered...

Chastity is reserving physical intimacy for after marriage. This sexual intimacy is such a beautiful and powerful display of love that it is to be reserved for that special time. When we do this we are showing the respect and love we have for ourselves and our bodies, as the gift from God that they are. Through our dress, language and behavior we also show our self worth and respect for who we are. The neat thing about being modest is the strong self confidence that is exhibited by your outward appearance. There is a power that comes from knowing that we are children of a loving Heavenly Father. As parents teach their children that simple truth, that self confidence will develop and as the desire to be modest in dress, language and behavior will come naturally. I know that this was the case in my life and am super grateful for the teachings of my parents and the high self confidence it cultivated in knowing of my individual worth as a daughter of God.
Brittney Michelle answered...

Modesty is almost a precursor for chastity. They are the built upon the doctrine of the sanctity of our body. By being modest in our actions and dress we outwardly show our understanding that we, as a soul, are more than just an object to be flaunted. Our body is a gift from God and he has asked us to save intimacy until after we are married. We show respect for him and ourselves if we hold off until marriage and always dress and act modestly. This principle can be taught to children through example, first and foremost, but also by being honest and explaining to them the importance of it and why we are asked to live it. Use the Holy Ghost as your guide as you teach your children.

Why do some call Mormonism a cult?

Tember Skye Harward answered...

Mormon's are viewed as a cult by some because we do not adhere to the fundamental creeds established by the other Christian churches, such as the Nicene or Athanasian Creeds, and their view of the Godhead. Latter-day Saints are viewed by other Christians just like the early Christians were viewed by the Jews and Romans of the time, which was as a cult, because they strayed from what seemed to them orthodox Judaism. Much like the Pharisees and Sadducees, who viewed orthodoxy through the lens of the rules laid out in the rabbinical law and their interpretation of the Law of Moses, the Christians of today view orthodoxy through the lens of the creeds that were established hundreds of years after the death of Christ under the opinion and counsels of men.