Hi, I'm Aimee

I grew up in Arizona. I am a journalist. I am a pianist, guitarist, and singer. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

-I absolutely adore playing piano, guitar, and singing.
-I love to write. I always have, and I always will.
-I am currently studying journalism and mass communications in college.
-I love riding horses, especially doing dressage and hunter style riding.
-I love American Sign Language: It is such a fun language to learn!
-One of my favorite things to do is take pictures. I would love to do photography at some point.
-Rain is the best. I love to go run around in it when I can, and if I can't, it makes the perfect atmosphere to stay inside and watch some fun movies!

Why I am a Mormon

I was born and raised in the gospel, and it has enriched my life so much. There have been times when I just could not imagine how on earth I was going to get through a trial, and somehow, through following the teachings of the church and relying on my family and friends in the church to support me, I was able to follow what the Lord wanted me to do. To tell you the truth, I always seem to come out better for it. The trials seem so much easier to get through with the help of the Lord, and they are pretty scarce when I'm following what he wants me to do. I know that he has a plan for me, and if I just stick to it, then he will always help me with it.

Personal Stories

How can your talents and gifts bless others?

Music is a really important part of everything I do, and I worked hard to cultivate a talent for it. I spent years learning to play the piano, and now I am so lucky that I am able to share that.

Personally, Music can change everything on a dime. Different songs can change my mood or motivate me to do something great or small. It just makes you feel. That is why I enjoy singing in the choir so much- I know that the music can bless other people like it does me. It helps me feel the spirit, when I listen to uplifting music, and I know that it can bring the spirit into anything I do. So, I try and share that with anyone and everyone I can.

On a grand scale, in general, our individual talents can bless others simply by sharing them. If we have a talent for speaking, or singing, or drawing, or taking pictures, then just sharing them with the people around you can help them not only enjoy your talent, but to help them develop their own.

Everyone has a talent. They just need to be shared.

How I live my faith

I am a pianist in my ward, as well as an organist. I don't really even know how to play the organ very well, but the Bishopric called me, and I'm sure I can figure it out with the Lord's help, so I will do my best to fulfill those callings. I go to church every sunday, and I sing in the choir. Music is such a powerful thing, and it really is such a strong way to share my testimony and the testimony of others. It touches people in ways that words alone simply can't compare to.

What is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' attitude regarding homosexuality and same sex marriage?

Christian answered...

Honestly admitting that you have homosexual feelings is often a scary and humiliating process – many are mistreated and must sort through these powerful emotions on their own. You have my deepest admiration and love. Your life is an amazing opportunity to make choices which will bring you peace and fulfillment. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I extend to you the same invitation that was extended to me: communicate your desires, fears and struggles to your loving Heavenly Father in prayer. Come to church with me! Or any other Mormon friend of yours. Give your burdens to God and trust in His plan for you—one that by design results in your greatest happiness.
And when you go to church on Sunday, know that you are on equal standing with those who do or don't have same-gender attraction. I know that faithful and obedient members of the Church will welcome you and love you.
Just like heterosexual members of our church, it is not a sin to be attracted to someone. However, intimacy is a sacred part of a loving relationship between a husband and wife. We are surrounded by a world of smut and filth which make a mockery of true love. Outside of marriage, the management of our sexual urges, whether homosexual or heterosexual, is to master the greatest power God has given His children on earth -- to create families.
Aaron answered...

This issue is one that is rife with misunderstanding to outsiders. First, let me say here that we love and accept all of God's children, regardless of beliefs. That being said, we affirm that the central purpose of life is to make and keep covenants in a family relationship. By extension that means bringing children into the world, born in loving families with both a father and a mother.

We believe that our genders are an essential aspect of our eternal identities, that we were male and female even before we came to this earth. Neither sex is more important than the other; both serve the purpose of God to save His children. Both priesthood and motherhood are essential in the rearing of children.

I myself am unspeakably grateful for the blessing of having both a loving father and mother. They each supported me in different ways, unique to their identity as a man and a woman.

Why do some call Mormonism a cult?

Suzanne answered...

I don't know. Quite honestly when labels are used I think this comes from someone's desire to quickly explain away something that they don't understand. If they really took a hard look at the church it would be easy to tell that Mormons do not blindly follow any human being. I think maybe someone who might use that label could look at the level of commitment and obedience found among the members of this church and casually explain this away as blind obedience. They certainly do not see the personal struggles and the effort that maintaining a personal relationship with God requires. Like most Mormons I think, I do what I do out of devotion and love. It may start out as duty and habit, but as I have come to know God and His mercy and love (the big picture) I can't help but want to keep the commandments. I don't follow a person, I follow God and His Son and they help me every step of the way.

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