Hi, I'm Rosita

I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I am a golden age citizen that loves life and the adventures and blessings that come with it. I am a Mormon living in Texas.
I was born and raised in Mexico City, I come from good righteous parents. I enjoyed a healthy living and as a child I had so much fun! I was a tomboy, I played mostly with my brother Quique's friends till I was 15. I married at 19, young but I thought at that time I had made a good decision. My husband was a U.S. citizen so we came to live in Oakland, California.
It was here in the U.S. that I met the missionaries of our Church and was blessed tremendously by it. I love my church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
I have six gorgeous children. I love my kids and grand-kids and my sons in law.
We have so much fun at church with children learning the bible stories and singing beautiful songs aimed at God to make him happy. I love my church.
I am retired from American Airlines, great company. After my retirement from them I decided to go back to the University Of Texas in Arlington and get my Bachelor's degree. I was 55 at that time and after graduation I worked as a Spanish teacher for 9-10 graders. I have great respect for all teachers, it is hard work, demanding and it is done only for love not for the pay. I also retired from teaching.
But I do love to teach at church. We, the members all contribute without pay in building the kingdom of God on the earth.

Why I am a Mormon

When I was in High School in Mexico City, my teacher wanted us to read the Bible in the Literature class. My priest said NO, and he only read the bible in Latin on Sundays at church, which I could not understand. I told my dad I had a conflict and I did not wish to go to church anymore since I could not understand the priest and he would not allow us to read the word of God. He understood and allowed me to stay home on Sundays while he and my four siblings attended church.
While married I found the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The missionaries came to teach us the Gospel and I learned that Jesus had come to the American Continent to preach to the American Indians. That made sense to me. Why would a loving God only be part of one continent and not the whole earth?
I have a great testimony of Joseph Smith being called to be a Prophet of God here in the United States in the year 1820. He received revelations from God and from Jesus Christ, he saw them person to person, he heard them, same as the old prophets of the New and Old testament. He was a man of God.
I have received wonderful testimonies of our Lord and I am thankful for all my blessings and those of my family.
I wish that you, the reader, will pray and read the Book of Mormon which has a beautiful promise.

How I live my faith

First I had Faith, then I repented of my sins. Then I got baptized by immersion and I was confirmed a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I received the gift of the Holy Ghost who has been with me always. It helps me to choose the right.
I attend church every Sunday. I participate during classes, I read the scriptures after I had pray for understanding of them. I live righteously so I can be worthy of partaking of the sacrament (bread and water) in remembrance of Jesus Christ sacrifice for us.
I help in any calling received. I have taught Sunday school classes for children, for adults, for women. I have worked in the nursery taking care of babies while their parents attend classes. I have taught in Spanish. I have been a librarian in our church. I am thankful for all the callings I have received. I learn more than I give. You will too, come visit us.

I attend the temple as often as I can and do proxy work for the dead. Our temples are different buildings than our Sunday buildings where we worship on the Sabbath.
I am a happy person so I am always smiling and helping others in any way I can. I do have a testimony of our living God and Jesus Christ.
I do have a testimony of our modern day Prophets and Apostles as well as the Prophets of old.
I need God by my side every day of my life, I know he lives, I know he loves me, I believe in angels, in Prophets, Apostles and in Jesus Christ the son of God.
It is such a joy to see my eldest grandson being a missionary in his youth. He took a leave of absence at the university to preach the word of God. He is serving for two years in a different state, away from family and friends, but he is so happy and has grown so much. His mom (my 3rd child) taught him well.

If you are interested in learning what I have learned I invite you to come to worship on Sunday with us or call our 800 number so the missionaries can come to you and explain our beliefs. I stand fast in the faith.

What is the Word of Wisdom that Mormons talk about?

Rosita answered...

It is the advise to avoid those substances that harm our bodies. We have been blessed in knowing this for many years through our religion through Joseph Smith who received this revelation as a Law of Health in 1833. We call it the Word of Wisdom.
We do know that alcohol is a bad habit forming substance and we avoid partaking of it.
We know and you know that illegal drugs are not good for the body, mind and spirit and our pockets, so we avoid them and live happier.
Tobacco is a substance that we knew not to partake of it since 1833 and for a few years now our health department nationwide warns us of the bad ill effects of smoking.
I know the Word of Wisdom came from God to help me live healthier and happier in this earth.
You can read about it in our Doctrine and Covenants book section 89 verses 1-21.
I have never partaken of alcoholic drinks or smoking or illegal drugs, I avoid black tea that contains caffeine and I keep myself with better health through the obedience to that law.
I love for you to pray about it and find the answer to your questions from God our Father.
Mark answered...

The word of wisdom is the Lord's law of health. We abstain from drugs, tobacco, alcohol, coffee, and tea, and are encouraged to eat wholesome food and grains, and not eat excessive meat. I am asked all of the time by my fellow residents at the hospital why I don't drink coffee, and how I can stay awake all night on call without it. I don't consider it a sacrifice, though, and am as awake and perform as well as any. It is true that the body will be more healthy when following the word of wisdom, the but the main benefit is spiritual. The knowledge that you are in line with the the Lord's teaching is the most important thing.

Do you really believe there is a prophet like Moses alive today?

Tom answered...

I do believe that there is a prophet alive today. This was a concept that I struggled with when I was investigating the Church because I was skeptical of ancient prophets, much less a living prophet. As I worked with the Bishop and Stake President (local Church leaders), I began to see that they could receive revelations for my benefit as well as other Church members for whom they have responsibility. Seeing God's power through these good men that I came to know personally helped me realize that our Heavenly Father directs his Church through modern day prophets.

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