Hi, I'm Diana Cochran

I grew up in Mesa, Arizona. I lived across the street from the church and was baptized at the age of 9.

About Me

I am married and have 3 children. I feel very blessed to have them. I love to spend time with my husband and kids outside in the back yard. My 7 year old struggles with Asperger's(high functioning autism). We have been greatly blessed by friends and family who are understanding of our struggles. I have a strong interest in therapies for children with Autism, add, adhd and down sydrome. I am starting school this year and getting my BA in Applied Psychology. It is going to be a long road but I know that I can do it.
I am not a great cook but I love to bake for my family. I hate doing the dishes though!
I love the saying," We may not have it all together but together we have it all."
I just recently joined a stamping/scrapbooking group and I am excited to be involved with them. We sign up to make things and then send them to others in the group.

Why I am a Mormon

I joined the church when I was 9 years old. The missionaries came to our door step and my sister and I invited them in. We were both baptized an later my brother. I usually went to church on my own though and it was very difficult. I longed to have my family attend with me and enjoy the beautiful spirit that I felt. I prayed everyday that they would come with me but it will only happen in our Heavenly Father's time. I love the church. I love that it is the same teachings and the same spirit no matter what church building you go to any where in the world. I have struggled in my life with depression and feeling like I fit in with others. No matter what my Father in Heaven has been there for me and blessed me with finding the most remarkable friends. I know I was blessed with being able to know that My Savior loves me and that He lives. I knew it was true even at a very young age. My testimony of the gospel of The Church of Jesus Christ is still growing. I have struggles day to day just like everyone. I doubt my strength and my patience with everyday life. But when I get on my knees at the end of the day I find peace and comfort knowing that My Father in Heaven and Savior hear my pleas.

Personal Stories

What is hope and what do you hope for?

I have learned that hope is what happens when you wash away your fears. Hope can not exist when you have fear. Hope comes from having faith in something you can't see. Hope is what you replace the negativity with. Hope is what leads you to having faith.
I hope that my family can be together forever.
I have faith that My Heavenly Father will help us be together forever.

In what ways have your prayers been answered?

when I first joined the church as a child I expected that my prayers would be answered with lightening and thunder. I was disapointed but learned quickly that isn't the way it works. As an adult and a mother of three I have been guided in many ways. Most often I receive answers to my prayers by a small voice in my mind. It comes as thoughts in passing or ideas when in need. Sometimes I just ask my self a question and receive a feeling about the answer as to whether it is a good thing or not. I think that if I didn't have the knowledge of the gospel I might consider these things just my own thoughts and ideas but now I can aspire them to the love of my Savior Jesus Christ and his care for me and my family.

How I live my faith

My callings in the church have consisted of putting together play groups, recipe swaps and helping with boy scouts. In the recent past I have taught the children ages 6-7 and now am blessed to teach the 1 1/2 to 3 year olds. I love the little children and feel so loved by them.

Why is family so important to Mormons?

Diana Cochran answered...

Family is truely our greatest blessing. They bring us joy, heartache, meaning and love. We will always be apart of a family, whether here on earth or after we die. Having a family gives us meaning, purpose and blessings. We are blessed with children, whether born to us or adopted. We were chosen by our Father in Heaven to helps them learn and grow. We are born into families that may not be perfect or far from it but the experiences we have with them are meant to help us learn.
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Greg answered...

After I joined the Mormon Church I learned about the importance of families. Not long after that I realized that if I was going to follow this teaching I needed to tell my father that I loved him. That was very difficult for me since my dad and I argued so much. I spent the better part of 2 weeks trying to determine how I could do this. When the time came I found that the words came more easily than I had thought. From that point to the time he died, about 22 years later, he and I had an entirely different relationship. We were now friends. And I found how much I regretted all our arguments while growing up. And now I find that I miss him and more fully understand how important our families are.

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.