Hi, I'm Heather

I'm a wife and mother of four. I'm a teacher. I love to run, garden and bake. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I grew up in both Eastern Canada and Western Canada. I went to school and played sports along the way. During college I worked as a rowing coach, summer camp counsellor and at a juice bar. I went to university and obtained my bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. I met my husband at university. We have four children. I like to go running. I love the book Jane Eyre. I love gardening with a passion. I love my family.

Why I am a Mormon

I'm a Mormon because it makes me happy. I was raised in the church. My parent's taught us the gospel in our home and we went to church most Sundays, even when we were on holidays.

When I was about fourteen I started going to an early morning scripture study class. We were studying The Doctrine and Covenants, one of our books of scripture. I learned more about Joseph Smith, a young man who wanted to know which church he should join. He prayed and asked God and God told him to join none of the churches and that God had a special thing for him to do. He was to help restore God's true church to the earth. I learned of the sacrifices Joseph made in his young life, I read the Book of Mormon that he translated and I came to know that Joseph was called of God and that the Book of Mormon was true.

I just wanted to do what was right. I felt happy as I followed the teaching of Jesus Christ. I came to feel the love that God had for me and I felt like I was valued and that I could make a difference in the world.

Personal Stories

How does making right choices help us make more right choices?

I'm addicted to making right choices! Well maybe not addicted but it feels good to do good. As we make a good choice we feel good. It's like God's way of saying keep it up.

I think as we make right choices it changes who we are. We become better. Our hearts become purer. We want to continue to make right choices.

One more thing is that we come to expect certain things from ourselves and our friends do too. If we act out of character, we feel it. Our friends can sometimes catch us and say 'that wasn't like you.' We catch ourselves we make it right , turn over what we need to God and Jesus Christ and we set a goal to be better next time.

How I live my faith

I live my faith by trying to do what I know is true and right and good. I try to be a good neighbour. I try to be kind, honest and loving. I try to teach my children to love each other and to be understanding and patient with each other.

In the church I teach a group of ladies who live in our area. I teach once a month. We discuss different topics like family, faith and forgivness. We share stories and experiences. We discuss ways we can be better. There is a wide range of women, with all sorts of different life experiences. I often leave feeling uplifted and supported.

What are Mormon Temples used for?

Heather answered...

Our temples are places where we can feel close to God and Jesus Christ. They are literally the House of the Lord. They are places where we are reminded and instructed of the purpose of life. We learn of the eternal nature of the human spirit and that this life isn't all there is to our existence. They are places where baptisms are performed for those who have died. Individuals make promises with God to follow and serve Him. Families are joined together forever.

I was married in the temple. Because of this my little family can be together forever. I have heard people say 'heaven wouldn't be heaven without my family.' I feel the same way. I love the temple. I love how I feel there.

I have performed baptisms on behalf of people who have died so they can choose to join Christ's church. I love that I can help other people have that same joy that I feel as a member of His church.
Bonnie. answered...

They are peaceful, pure places, where only those who have committed to live the most discipled lives can go to ponder and pray. They are places where we learn about God's plan for all of humanity, and where we promise to do all in our power to help all of His children, and receive promises that we can be with Him as well. We wear white clothing that is simple, and remove our watches and bling, to demonstrate a willingness to let go of our day-to-day concerns to focus on the real things: people, and their worth to God.

Does The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints endorse political parties?

Dario answered...

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has no political affiliation, and remains neutral on political activity. As declared by the Church, its purpose is to invite others to come unto Christ, not to elect politicians, and this applies to all the nations were the Church is established. In the same way, the Church does not endorse nor promote political parties, and its members are not directed to vote for specific candidates. Elected officials who are also members of the Church, does not represent the Church's position.

However, the Church does encourages us, members of the Church, to play a responsible role as citizens of the nations, to be informed, and to exercise our right to vote. Also, we are expected to respect others who think different and to participate in dialogue and exchange of ideas to reach consensus.

In the Church, we learn since we are young to be responsible and to seek to serve our communities and families. The Church's programs aims to strength our capacity and willingness to serve others. In this same context, we support leaders and programs which purposes are to make a better world. I personally support leaders who inspire those principles, and pray that whoever is elected would make wise decisions for the welfare of our nations and those of others. To obey, honor, and sustain the law of our country is an important responsibility of every member of our church.