Hi, I'm Trisha

I grew up in Idaho and moved to the UP of Michigan. I'm a musician. I'm a mother. I'm a wife. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I'm a proud mother of three kids. I'm a wife to a wonderful man who does computer consulting. I teach piano and play the oboe in our area's symphony orchestra. I love playing piano and creating art. I love color and decorating. I love reading, maybe a little too much.

Why I am a Mormon

There has been a lot of times in my life where I have been faced with the question of "what is right?" Even growing up in the church doesn't mean you automatically know it's true. I had to work, read, ponder, pray and exercise faith. I have put my Heavenly Father's promise to the test over and over again. Praying and asking if these things are right. Praying for the Holy Ghost to manifest the truth to me; and he has. I know this is the true church. It is Christ's church. I have experienced the true and exquisite joy that comes from following the gospel and teaching my family those gospel principles I know to be true. I have felt the joy and amazing love from our Heavenly Father as I attend the temple. I know, without a doubt, that Satan could never produce those feelings. Never. I know this church is true, with all of my heart. I have no doubt.

How I live my faith

In the church, I am the Young Women's president. This means that I am over the entire group of young ladies age 12 - 18 years old. I teach lessons every Sunday and meet with the girls for weeknight activities that help strengthen them physically and spiritually. I try to share the gospel with all who ask and try to always be a worthy example. I try to serve always and be willing to sacrifice my time to help others.

What is the role of the husband and the wife in the family?

Trisha answered...

I have always felt that a husband and wife always work together. I was raised with both parents working because they had to, but my role as a mother and wife now is at home. I feel that work will not always be equal. Sometimes the wife might have to carry more weight and sometimes the husband has to shoulder the load. All that matters is that both stick together, pray together and stay in love. It takes constant effort, no matter what your situation, to keep it together. Mothers have a gift for taking care of their family, but if you have to work, then Fathers can do a great job too! What works for your family is between husband, wife and Heavenly Father.
Jocelyn answered...

The role of husband and wife in the family is to first and foremost love each other! Wow, revolutionary!!!
I have found that when there is love and complete commitment between my husband and I, there is no problem that we cannot face together. It is much easier to teach the children with love and to handle life's challenges.
My husband and I are equals. I feel loved, respected, and appreciated by him. I hope he feels the same things from me.

How does the Church finance its operations?

Clint answered...

The Church finances its operations primarily through voluntary donations from its members, generally referred to as Tithing. The Lord commanded his people in the Old Testament to bring their tithes to his servants. Many Church members today voluntarily donate a portion of their income help the Church bless the lives of millions of individuals through providing meetinghouses for worship, schools for education, supplies for humanitarian aid, food and housing assistance to the poor, etc. In addition, the Church owns and operates taxable for-profit business enterprises that generate income to help fund Church initiatives. The Church invests a portion of its gross receipts to maintain a financial reserve, and income from these investments provide an additional source of funds.