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Hi, I'm Amy

I grew up near the DC beltway, and now live in the WA wheat fields. I'm a wife and mother. I'm a teacher. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I'm the oldest girl from a large and loving family. My dad worked for the CIA, and we moved all over the US growing up. This was a challenging but wonderful experience, and helped me be the person I am today. I taught elementary school until I had my first child, and now I get to stay home and teach my own kids - in my pajamas! I'm a wife and a mother of 3. I love my family! I like to try new recipes or curl up with a good book. I enjoy blogging and I'm learning photography. Home is my favorite place to be.

Why I am a Mormon

I grew up in the Church with a great legacy of Mormon pioneer ancestors, but I learned that each person must blaze their own trail of testimony for themselves. No one else could do it for me. I sought after that testimony, to know if this church was true, through prayer and by studying the scriptures (especially the Book of Mormon). My answer came so powerfully and certainly, I could never deny it. Christ lives and loves me. He is MY Redeemer. I continue to work at building and strengthening that testimony each day!

This life isn't easy. It's full of challenges, heartaches and disappointments, but the knowledge I have of the truths of the gospel bring such joy and peace and purpose into my life. Each day is a gift from our Father in Heaven. I am a child of God, and have a purpose here on the earth. I feel honored to be a woman, to be a wife, and to be a mother.

Personal Stories

In what ways have your prayers been answered?

About six months ago, I became critically ill and was hospitalized with pneumonia. I had never been away from my three young children for more than two days! I was frightened and worried that I may never return home again."We're out of milk! We have overdue library books! Who will pick the kids up from school? Moms can't get sick!"

I believe in the power of prayer. I know God hears and answers our prayers. As I was being rushed to the hospital in the ambulance, I prayed and asked Heavenly Father to please take care of my family. An immediate peace came into my heart and my mind. Christ's words put to music in a familiar hymn "How Firm a Foundation" entered my mind and calmed my "troubled heart" - "Fear not, I am with thee; oh, be not dismayed, for I am thy God and will still give thee aid. I'll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand..."

As news of my critical condition spread to my family members, they joined with our church congregation (ward) and began fasting and praying for my recovery. I could physically FEEL their prayers, and God's healing power strengthening me. There was power in those combined prayers in my behalf, and I am so thankful for their faith. I know the wonderful doctors who treated me were guided and inspired by those prayers of faith to know what to do, and how best to help me.

The experiences which refine are not easy, but are there for us to learn and be tested. I realized my most important work is to be a wife and mother. I am so thankful that my health has returned, and that I am able to be with my family now and forever. I am never alone. Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ know me and love me, and are aware of my needs. Through this experience, I gained a greater appreciation for my life, for my family, and for the gospel.

How I live my faith

I love how our Church encourages us to follow Christ by serving others. Every single member is given the opportunity to help someone else.

I love serving my family. It's not always the easiest or most glamorous work, but it is an important one. I'm grateful I get to stay home with my children. My husband and I work hard to be their most positive influences.

I also have the privilege to teach the 12 and 13-yr-old girls in our congregation on Sundays, as well as helping provide opportunities for them to learn and serve (and have fun) during the week. They are such good and strong girls, and such great examples to me!

I also love visiting with the women in our church and hearing about their challenges and triumphs. When we share our testimonies with one another, we always come away with a deeper love for each other and for the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

What is a ward/stake/branch?

Siegfried answered...

To make the administration of this world-wide church possible, the church is organized into geographical regions and sub-regions. The most basic administrative unit is called the "ward". The wards in the church vary in size but are comprised of a geographical area with anywhere from 300 to 700 members. The ward is presided by a bishop. A group of five to twelve wards are combined to form a "stake". A stake is presided by a stake president.
In regions of the world where there is a lesser concentration of members, "branches" are formed. These branches are equivalent to wards but usually have less members. A branch is presided by a branch president.
This organization makes it possible for 14 million members to each have local leaders that can provide guidance, teaching, and administering of the sacred ordinances of the gospel
Adam answered...

There is a lot of vocabulary that is unique to Mormonism, including the terms we use for our congregations.

A ward is a local congregation, usually made up of between 200-600 members. Wards have specific geographic boundaries, so which ward you attend would depend on where you live. A ward is presided over by a lay priesthood holder called a bishop.

A branch is similar to a ward, except it is smaller. They range in size from a single family to the size of a small ward. Generally, branches are in areas without a significant Mormon population, specific to a language, or for individuals who are single. Branches do not have bishops, but are presided over by a branch president.

A stake is a larger organization in the church. Several wards and branches, frequently around 12, will comprise a stake. The stake is able to support the wards and branches through additional resources and leadership. Stakes are presided over by stake presidents.

Why don’t Mormons drink coffee, tea, or alcohol? What is the Mormon Church’s law of health and proper diet?

Molly answered...

God gave us the ability to choose. There are substances in coffee, tea, alcohol, tobacco and other harmful drugs that limit our ability to choose. The intent of the law of health we follow is to preserve our ability to make good choices. This law of health is called the “Word of Wisdom”. It not only guides us regarding the substances to avoid, but also those to include in our diet. We are told to eat fruits and vegetables in their season, include grains, and eat meat sparingly. We are promised that if we follow these guidelines we will be healthy, able to learn and accomplish all that is required of us by our various roles in life. I am grateful for the blessings I receive from following the Word of Wisdom.

As a Dietitian I especially love this law of health because as I’ve seen the US guidelines for nutrition develop they are now aligning with what the Lord told us many years before. I believe that the guidelines set forth in our law of health are the minimum requirements for good health. It may be necessary for some people to avoid certain foods or eat a lower fat diet, or avoid caffeine entirely, but these specifics are not mentioned in the law of health and are to be determined by each individual.

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