Hi, I'm Alli

I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I'm a stay-at-home mom of one with one on the way...both boys! I am pursuing a four-year degree in civil engineering technology. My first two years of college I played soccer. I never thought I would stop playing the game but felt deeply that there was something more out there for me. I was raised in the church and knew the standards well. However, soccer games were sometimes scheduled for Sunday. Because of practice schedules, I could not always make it to other church activities. I was very reserved and shy so missing other activities at first did not bother me. I guess that I was in a big slump, depressed, and trying to find myself. It affected my game and confidence poorly. I began to embrace the church activities showing up late after practice. I eventually started reading the scriptures again daily, praying, asking the Lord for answers. I wanted to be happy. I eventually dropped soccer so that I was guarenteed to attend church every Sunday. I was happier. I made friends. I was more outgoing. I was confident. I found who I was by knowing my Heavenly Father more intimately. When family turned their backs on me, I remembered that I had my Heavenly Father who loved me. This helped me succeed in life with everything I did...school, family, work, etc. I obtained a Bachelors in Information Technology and later married my eternal companion. It's not easy being a mother but I love my boys and my faith keeps me going. I'm playing soccer again...we are one happy eternal league.

Why I am a Mormon

I chose to be a mormon because it makes me happy. There isn't one big event that made me this way. I just know that the gospel of Jesus Christ is true. I know that I have a loving Father in heaven who knows what I need and when I need it. He is always willing to help and guide me. As I have taken time to know Him better and live a righteous life, I am happier.

Personal Stories

How has your knowledge of the Plan of Happiness changed/benefited your life?

Without the Plan of Happiness, there is no purpose to my life. Because I am not perfect and make mistakes, I can not reach my full potential. Once I sin, I would be stained eternal. It would always be there but with the Plan of Happiness we have been given a Saviour. Through Him, we can be forgiven and our sins washed clean. We can become pure again. We can continue our progression. We don't need to feel guilty all of the time, wallowing in our sins. We can repent and become better people. We can change. We can be happy again. What a wonderful plan!

How I live my faith

At times I can be very assertive and at others more withdrawn. I suppose that I am more subtle about how I live my faith. I live it by example. Not everyone is aware that I am a Mormon but they will see that I care. I develop friendships, I participare in a Mom's Club, I get to know my neighbors, and in general try to help those in need. I vote. I lead. I try to do things that will make a difference. I am not perfect but I strive for it. I try everyday to be a better person.

Mormons believe Jesus Christ is their Savior. Why do we need a Savior?

Alli answered...

Here on earth we can learn and progress spiritual, physically, mentally, etc. We have been given free agencey to choose good or evil, right or wrong. When we make the right choices then we progress in the right direction and are rewared. For example, if we study we do well on the test. If we eat good foods and exercise then we can have healthy and strong bodies. When we make mistakes and sin, then that permanently stains us. The sin will always be there because we can not change the past. It kills our progression as no unclean thing can enter into the presence of God. This is why we have a Savior. Jesus Christ lived a perfect life, free from sin. He also gave up his life, making the ultimate sacrifice, to cleanse us from our sins. If we repent and call on our Savior then we can be forgiven, our sins washed clean, and purified. Only then will we continue to progress and allowed to enter back into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father.
Trisha answered...

There are doctrinal answers to why we believe we need a Savior to redeem us from the Fall of Adam and to return us to our Father in Heaven that you'll probably come across here. But let me tell you why I need a Savior personally and what He does for me. Christ suffered personally for my pains, sorrows, and sins so that if I ask Him too, He can take them from me. I have been the victim of abuse in my life, and yet through Him I have been able to lay it all at His feet, freely forgive, feel peace, find love, and understand how important negative life experiences can be in teaching us humility. Daily He takes my pain and replaces it with pure love so that I am no longer a victim, but a victor. I need a Savior because He knows me, and through him my flaws become strengths and my pain becomes peace.

Can a husband and wife be together forever? Do Mormons believe that families will live together in heaven?

Amanda answered...

YES!!! This is one of my favorite parts of the gospel. I believe that my family will live together in heaven. I will know my family as my family members. My husband is my husband for now and for all eternity. My children are my children here on earth and for all eternity. I know that if something happened to one of us that I will see them again. I love this about the church. Before joining, I always had a question about this concept and when taking the discussions from the missionaries this came up. Makes me love the church more and more.