Hi, I'm Dionne

I am a Kiwi. I am madly in love with my precious little family. I am a Polkadot and I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I was born in here in New Zealand (this is why I refer to myself as a 'Kiwi'). I love this country and feel very blessed to live in such a beautiful land.
I have many fond memories from my childhood, many of which are actually from when we lived overseas in Australia and America for a period. My family moved around a lot, but that was something I always enjoyed and that I feel our family benefited from as it made us rely on each other in new situations.
As a teenager I ventured off on my own to Texas as an exchange student for a year, and I regard this as one of my big 'life changing' experiences. I think it helped me to realize that the world did not revolve around me, and also helped me to realize what kind of person I wanted to be.
I was lucky enough to marry an amazing person, who actually laughs at my jokes, and doesn't seem to mind if I'm a bit crazy sometimes! (in a fun way of course..)
We have been blessed with 3 delightful daughters with whom we are completely besotted. They are all fairly close in age, and are so much fun to watch play together. In fact that is when I am the happiest, when I am just hanging out with my little family.. I still have to pinch myself, because I sometimes find it hard to believe that I am living my dream!
These days our lives are pretty "Polkadotty", as my sisters and I have started a children's entertainment group known as "The Polkadots". We sing, dance, learn and play with our kids and it is heaps of fun!

Why I am a Mormon

I am a Mormon because I know that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is absolutely true. I know that the Savior Jesus Christ is the head of this Church and in him I can place my trust and faith.
Being a Mormon to me means putting my family first, and creating bonds with them that will last into the eternities. Being a Mormon to me means that I strive to follow my Savior Jesus Christ and all that that encompasses. Being a Mormon to me means sacrifice of temporal things for things of a much greater nature.
It means everything to me because of the true peace and joy it brings into my life and for that I am so incredibly grateful.

How I live my faith

I live my faith by praying continually to my Father in Heaven through my Savior Jesus Christ. I know that they hear and answer my prayers and this guides my life.
I strive to keep the commandments, and apply the scriptures to my life in a practical way.
I serve the youth in our ward, by volunteering as one of their leaders.
I try to be the best Mother and Wife that I can be and I try to treat all others the way that I personally would like to be treated (as much as possible).
At times I feel like there is way too much for me to do in order to be the kind of person that I would like to be, but I know that I just need to do my best, work on one thing at a time and my Savior will cover the rest.

What do Mormons believe about the nature of God?

Kathleen answered...

This question is easily answered in the words of one of the children's songs "I know my [Heavenly] Father lives, and loves me too". We believe in a loving God, who knows us each individually. Another way I know that God loves me because he has heard and answered my prayers many times. Some people think that God is angry, but I do not believe that is so. Matthew 7:11 reads, "If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to those that ask him?" I think that just explains it all- as parents we want the best for our children. God, our Heavenly parent, wants the best for us, too. As parents, we recognize that giving our children everything they ask for isn't necessarily what's best for them. God does this for us also.