About Me

Kevin answered…

I am a huge nerd; computers, video games, all mediums I nerd it up. I go to school in the valley, I run websites, I am in the process of writing fiction stories and creating amazing and vivid villains for them. I have a little salsa garden because I love to cook and make my own salsa. Grilling is my favorite way to bring out the flavors in food and vegetables are what I cook best... especially Zucchini. I golf, I love sports, I like competition, and I'm told I have a nice smile ;)

J. Michael Davis answered…

I love to fish wherever I am. It is where it is quiet, without much noise from the every day world. I grew up in Las Vegas; When it was a small town of 25000 people or so. Western High school was new and I was in the first graduating class there. High school was also a confusing time for many reasons but mostly because my father was slowly dyeing of cancer. Neither of my parents had much education but somehow knew that i needed to go to collage to make a good life in the future. I had been exposed to the Mormans through misssionaries in my home over the years but had no understanding of the faith. After my father died in the fall I was without direction but still wanted to go to school. One day recruiters came to school to talk about BYU university. Tuition was very reasonable. With no finacial assistance from home or any other source. I applied and was accepted at BYU. I had no realization that it was a religous school. I didn't take long to be found by the missionaires. My upbringing included no religious training for it was WWW II when my parents married and started a family. My mother from a Jewish home and my father from a Catholic home. So nothing was the compromise. After being taught about the church I came to one conclusion; that either the Mormon church was true or the Jewish culture and faith was true based on scriptures. I choose to accept the Mormon faith as the one and only authorized church of Jesus Christ on the earth.

Carlos answered…

I am a Spanish/English/Japanese speaking Latin American Canadian, born in Montreal, Quebec, raised in Vancouver, BC, with parents from El Salvador currently serving a mission in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! Before I came out to Pennsylvania to serve a proselyting mission for 2 years I worked in a McDonalds to try and earn some funds for my service and some to go study or something after my mission.

I love art, specifically sketching, my greatest ambition is to one day be a video game designer. I have always loved role-playing/action games because of they are like interactive books. I feel that through games I can make my own stories and provide neat moral lessons for those who play them. Although, I pray it isn't for hours on end! I love creating stories visually, I'm not so strong in writing but hopefully that can improve in the near future.

I am a dreamer, I have been chasing dreams all of my life but I know that written down they become goals, but for now I am dedicated fully to the Lord, and pray I can continue my dedication towards Him. In Him I know all things are possible as long as nothing is in contrary to His commandments.

Geraldo Altamirano answered…

Well I am convert who got Baptize at age 16 when I was in High School. Didn'd really pay attention when I was at that age so I continue following the negative path. After High School I told myself that I need to muture now that I am a grown up. Started paying attention more at church and my life start changing so much for the best. Started receiving calling church and made so much friends in the ward.

Sean answered…

I'd like to tell you a little about my past. I was raised in the Quaker faith, but I was rebellious when I was growing up. I couldn't appreciate or grasp God's love. God's love is still difficult for me to grasp, but now I know that it is there. School was always hard for me, but, with perseverance, I was able to earn a bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Central Florida. When I heard about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I was ready to hear the message of Christ's love. I want to share the message with everyone, so that they may also be saved.

Cameron Blackwell answered…

When I was 8 years old, I was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, which is basically high-functioning autism. I am a public speaker about how my family and I have overcome the obstacles involved with this condition. I love helping people who are diagnosed with Asperger's and other autism disorders. I love to play brass instruments, especially the french horn, sing, and conduct music. I feel it is my calling in life to help other people by teaching. I served a three month trial "mini" mission in the Great Kentucky Louisville Mission, and am now serving a full-time 2 year mission in the North Carolina Raleigh Mission. I love music, writing, reading, missionary work, having fun, traveling, history, teaching, and spending time with friends and family. I have 2 younger brothers and 1 younger sister, and when I am not a missionary I reside in Jeffersonville, Indiana with them and my parents.

Nate answered…

Hello I'm a twenty year old, and im in my sophomore year of college. I love to play basketball, tennis, or any sport really. I love to roller disco, and go to dance parties, and just have a good time. My favorite thing to do is go camping in the mountains, and fishing in the lakes. I love the outdoors, and some day i hope to go bungee jumping.

Jake Rausch answered…

Music is kind of my life. Rock Concerts are my favorite. I love the adrenaline rush that comes when moshing, crowd surfing, or whatever it is that you do at a concert. I love to Longboard and to play tennis. I hope that in future times that I will be able to graduate from college with a degree in Broadcast Journalism so I can pursue my dream career of working in a radio station. Life is great.

Elder Kunzler answered…

I have grown up in Idaho all my life. I have spent many hours outside taking care of all the different animals (cows, horses, dogs, sheep, chickens, goats, turkeys, pigs, and so on and so forth) I also have moved a lot of handlines and wheellines throughout my life. I have now left all that behind, at least for now, while I serve a full-time mission for this church.

I am right now in Nicaragua for two years in the Nicaragua, Managua North Mission. Going on a mission is something I have been looking forward to doing for my whole life. My father served a mission (I went into the Missionary Training Center 25 years and 1 day after he did) and all of my uncles have served missions around the world and so it has been something that I have grown up seeing and planning on doing. I have been able to see just a small portion of the blessing that come to full time missionaries and I am glad to be a part of this great work. I know that missionary work is the Lord's work and that He personally watches out for His missionaries. I have left all of my family, my friends, and college behind for this work. We only write to our families once a week and only call twice a year. I know the Lord will take care of and bless my family as I serve this mission. What a grand privilige it is to be able to participate in this work of the Lord. I personally get to give God´s children the chance to be able to return to live with Him through baptism. What a blessing this is for me.

Aaron answered…

I am serving the Lord as a missionary in Washington, Seattle. I love missionary work and plan to enjoy every moment I can over the next two years. When I return I plan on attending the University of Utah where I hope to obtain a degree in civil engineering.
I love being outdoors. Whether it be hiking, camping, or fishing, if the weather is right I would prefer to be outside enjoying it.
I know that there is no greater joy than that which comes from being a servant of the Lord. I am proud to say that I'm a Mormon.

Noelia answered…

I have a beautiful family that consists of my husband Mike, my twins boys Josh and Jason and my little Ethan. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education, but I am not working now because I have the privilege to be a stay home mom :) I joined the church in Uruguay when I was 15 years old, and it literally changed my life forever!! I love the gospel, I love knowing that I am special to a Heavenly Father that loves me SO much. I love knowing that Jesus Christ is the son of God, and that he loves me deeply. I am infinitely grateful for his Atonement, he is my Savior, he lives and I love him profoundly!!

Gayle answered…

I grew up in a loving family with eight children. My parents are both deceased, and I find myself missing them when I least expect it. My older brother died in a car accident when he was struck by a drunk driver in 1963. He was just 16 years of age. My older sister died in 2009 unexpectedly. I thought I had experienced enough grief; but on March 17, 2012, a terrible boating accident occurred in the State of Washington. My two-year-old grandson and son-in-law drowned in freezing water in a lake near their home. These experiences undoubtedly have changed me forever.

On a happier note, I have been married for 37 years. My husband and I have four beautiful grown daughters. I also have eight grandchildren. We were blessed three months ago with twin grandsons. My family is very important to me and definitely is the main focus of my life. I have taught school for 26 years, and I am planning on retiring after the 2012-2013 school year. When I'm not at work, I love to travel. Most of our trips have been to visit our daughters and their families in various places throughout the United States. However, occasionally my husband and I manage a trip to Hawaii. At home I enjoy scrapbooking, reading, and taking long walks.

Debbie answered…

I have worked as a registered nurse for the past 26 years. I love to travel and experience other cultures. Through my career as a nurse, I have been able to care for people from many different cultural backgrounds. This has given me an even greater appreciation for the diversity in our world. I served as a missionary in the Dominican Republic among some of the most wonderful people in the world.

I have a wonderful family and love spending time with them. I am the oldest of 6 children of my amazing parents. I have been blessed to have grown up with many opportunities. I now spend time with my fabulous husband of 10 years, who is also a nurse! I consider myself a very lucky girl.

Jaren answered…

My name is Jaren Woods. I am oldest of 6, I have 3 brothers and 2 sisters. My 2 sisters are adopted from Haiti and the youngest boy is adopted from St. Louis.
I was born in Idaho raised in Kentucky and moved back to Idaho. I went to Utah State University for 1 year studying Aeronautical engineering. My dream is to be a pilot for the United States Air Force. I like to ski, go 4-wheeling, water ski, play the Tuba and the Trombone, and I love being a missionary.
I am serving in the Colorado Denver South Mission Spanish speaking. Right now I am in Denver Colorado. The best part about being a missionary is seeing people’s lives change when they find the true gospel of Jesus Christ. It is the best thing I have ever done. I have been out for almost 1 year and I have 1 year left.

Laura A. Mikulecky answered…

I am a wife, a mother of four, and a grandmother of 18 — with one more on the way. I enjoy creating things and developed my own business from an idea and have marketed design-your-own needleart kits for over thirty years. I also enjoy building and remodeling, oil painting, writing books and doing genealogical research.

Brandon answered…

My hobbies are spending time with my kids, watching movies, camping, and fishing. I am a small business owner and political activist. I am involved in the pet industry and love animals especially dogs. I am also a military history enthusiast and love anything to do with the United State military and the history of this great country.

Austin answered…

I grew up with a view of the Rocky Mountains always around me. At the moment I live in Connecticut, which is a very different world than Colorado. I always enjoyed music, but I never got very serious about it until I was in the 11th grade. That year, I decided to practice my trumpet and try my luck at competition. I did pretty well and the better I got, the more I realized how much I enjoyed the instrument. I had an incredible mentor in high school who really motivated me and taught me great life lessons. Although not a Mormon, he is one of the best people I know and has unwavering faith in Jesus Christ. I now study music in college. My favorite music is classical, but I also like playing jazz and even, on occasion, some ska.

I love boating, skiing and grilling. People sometimes know me simply as "the cook." I got really upset when my mom traded our gas grill for an "electric grill," but, oh well, what can you do? I love cats because they are God's gift to mankind. I am definitely not a Liberal.

I also speak Spanish.

Christian answered…

I have lived with a debilitating genetic disease called Muscular Dystrophy all my life. Without going into details, this disease has robbed me of my mobility and left me in a wheelchair. While some people may say this is terrible, I decided a long time ago that I wasn't going to let it get me down. I keep my focus on what is good and beautiful in life and live my life the best that I can.

I love to read! When I was little, I would read anything and everything that I could. When I had devoured everything I could get my hands on, I thought I would try my hand at writing. With support from a teacher and my family, I have written a few things and discovered I have a smidgen of talent. With a little hard work and dedication, I hope to cultivate that talent into a skill to better the lives of other people.

I believe in service to others, and while I cannot do as much as some who are more physically capable, I do what I can. I am currently serving as a service missionary for my church, and am grateful that I was given this opportunity.

David answered…

I am currently a single (never married) 39 year old single male. I grew up in Nashua NH, in a family of 9 children. I played semi pro soccer and worked in the NBA a a mascot for a couple of different teams. I also used to travel all over the U.S. and some other counties performing acrobatic dunking. I currently work for BYU (5 years) and still perform acrobatic dunking for the Utah Jazz. The most important thing to me is people and finding and sharing what I feel is true joy. I am David Eberhard and I am a Mormon.

Kenn Burnell answered…

I was raised in New York City in a Jewish household. I am the only Christian in my family. My grandparents were all Orthodox Jews. They emigrated from Romania at the turn of the century and came to the U.S.A. to escape religious persecution; they were probably Ashkenazim Jews.

I moved to New Mexico from New York State to go to college and met my wife-to-be there. We moved to Arizona where we live now, along with our three children and eight grandchildren; in three separate homes.
In the 1970’s, I became friends with a man at work in Phoenix. He gave me two tickets to visit the LDS temple in Mesa, AZ after it was renovated. My wife and I had visited the temple several years earlier as “tourists” in Arizona, so we were familiar with the BUILDING but we did not go into the visitors’ center at that time and had no idea what Mormons believed and why. This time, we took a tour of the inside of the temple and the visitors’ center. My wife filled out a card. We were visited by two young stake missionaries and, the rest is History. We joined the LDS church several months later. My wife, a Christian, accepted the teachings of the church and received a testimony of the truthfulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ early on. It took me several months of study and prayer before I could accept those teachings; but, I did.

Emily answered…

I am mom to a very special little boy. He was born with a severe, life-threatening birth defect of his intestines. We adopted him when he was a week old. He is the light of our lives and pretty much my entire world. He is waiting for a transplant. Until then, he needs regular medical care at home and is often in and out of the hospital. He has a central line & a g-tube. On top of that, a serious infection led to a brain injury for him that has caused several developmental delays, including mild cerebral palsy and apraxia. But that is not his life. He lives and loves his life, almost unaware that he has any limitations. He is teaching me to find joy wherever I am.

Besides being a mom, I'm a college graduate. I am fluent in 3 languages (Spanish, Italian, English) and am learning American Sign Language as well. I have taught English as a Second Language. I'm a spreadsheet wizard. I am a novice graphic designer. My husband and I ran a small home-based web and graphic design company for years while trying to have children. After years of trying, a doctor sat us down and explained how the odds were against us. We knew adoption was the path for us.

Now I'm a stay-at-home mom, a hospital mom, a special-needs mom. I spend my days changing diapers, changing IV's, driving my son to school and to therapy and to doctors appointments. And I have never looked back.

Chris answered…

I'm a wife and mother of 5. I was a Spanish bilingual teacher in Chicago but I've been home with my kids for 15 years. I've homeschooled and enjoyed it. I have a genetic heart condition and 3 of my children also have the same condition. Once diagnosed, we became better educated in cardiology, now a hobby of mine. We have a son wth autism who has taught us patience and unconditional love. We adopted our 5th at 2 1/2 yrs., a beautiful baby girl from Shanghai, China.

I love to read historical fiction, and enjoy drawing even though my skills are very basic. I love having a big family but often get overwhelmed. I therefore cherish my one-on-one time with each child and make sure we get it every week.

More than anything, I love spending time with my husband. Our favorite place to go is Kauai, Hawaii. It is there, alone with him, where I feel my soul is at peace.

I hope to someday return to school. Maybe study something in the medical field. I seek knowledge in regards to the things I am challenged with - the more I understand my problems, the less fear I have ofve of them and the more energy I have to resolve them.

I am blessed in that I have a husband who supports and loves me unconditionally. He makes me feel loved, smart, and important. With him by my side, I know we can get through any challenges life has for us.

We like to swim and travel with our kids. They are active and it's fun to plan trips with them and experience life through their eyes.

Oliver answered…

Hi! I was born in the bustling city of London under the guidance of two, religiously centered parents devoted to the LDS church. After facing a few medical challenges as a child we moved to a more scenic location in the east-countryside of England; it was at this region my memories of the LDS church began. At a young age I attended public schools consisting largely of atheists and other familiar world - religions. I found it difficult at first to maintain a confidence in my own beliefs as I was the 'odd one out.'

In my early teens my Dad's business took us back to the outskirts of London. It was at this time I was enrolled at a school that had a very strong Catholic influence. During this period of time I found myself presented with many opportunities to share my beliefs with close friends. After two years of residency in this area, our family was relocated to Utah in the United States; I was 13 at the time.

My time in the states was very insightful. I moved from one environment full of diverse faiths and opinions to another bursting with members of my own faith! The years of adjustment in this new country proceeded my departure to serve a mission for the same church; a mission back to my native country! I was tremendously blessed to serve in the England Manchester Mission. I was able to work in historic sites such as Preston and Liverpool while learning vital, life-changing lessons. I have recently returned home and now have enrolled at BYU to study medicine.

Bryan Clark answered…

I'm the 8th from a family of 9 kids, and I absolutely cherish my big family. I was born a triplet with two girls, and I wouldn't have it any other way, they mean everything to me. I grew up in Upstate, NY, among humble circumstances, but regardless lived a priveleged and happy childhood. I served a mission for the church in Uruguay, mainly because I always felt the desire to, and also because in doing so, I hoped to make a difference in the world.

I'm currently working on my Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science, with the aim afterwards to attend medical school to become a Pediatrician. Kids are an absolute joy in my life, I think in large part due to my 10 nieces and nephews, who no one can help but love. I know it may sound cliche, but I just also love helping others.

Coming from a very musically oriented family, I like to play the piano and sing. I also love to run, which includes training for marathons. I feel alive when I'm running, and I love the challenge of pushing myself in a dramatic way. Among other things I love to cook; my parents used to know when I was watching the tv because it would have been left on the Foodnetwork.

I love to hike, play sports, and really do anything that is outdoors or social.

Mark Manning answered…

I have lived in the UK all my life. I love spending time with my family, visiting exhibitions, developing design work and performing magic tricks (very badly). I currently work as an architect.

Mindy answered…

I'm a faithful scientist (striving towards a degree in Theoretical Physics and Astronomy) and single mother.

I grew up in an Agnostic/Atheist family and found my way to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints against the tide. I went to several churches beforehand and studied philosophy in depth. All that I believe to be good, true and sensible, I find in this religion much more so than anywhere else. Being a member of the church truly enriches my spirit.

I love to read, to make art, to teach, to make music, to dance and sing, to write, to play sports. I love just about everything in life. Debating, cooking, psychology, discussing philosophy... You name it.

I've worked as a graphic designer for a couple years although I am mostly self-taught in the industry.

My son means the world to me. I love him very much. I strive to be a better person at least a little bit everyday and he helps push me to do so.

Life is not easy; nonetheless, I have a wonderful time enjoying it. I'd have to say that laughing and being immersed in music are my favourite activities.

Jessica answered…

I grew up in a small one stop light town in Oregon. I'm the oldest of five, which meant growing up that there was always something to do. I love my family and I miss them tons! I don't get to see them very often because I currently live in Hawaii. I attend Brigham Young University-Hawaii. I absolutely love this beautiful campus filled with amazing cultures and people! I'm majoring in psychology and I want to do my graduate work in social work. I want to work with children involved in adoptions and foster care. I love running, spending time at the beach with my friends, and hiking. I also enjoy reading and just relaxing. Free time is definitely a luxury since starting college. Being so far away from home has made life very difficult at times. I've seen, done, and learned many things since moving to Hawaii; some experiences have been easier than others. The one thing that has kept me grounded through it all is the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Justin answered…

I am a recovering sports addict (I still think that baseball and ice hockey are the only true sports). For much of my life, my spare time and Sundays were consumed with what sports were on TV or in town. After becoming a father, we set rules for our children about their Sabbath day television viewing to watch only things about Jesus so that they could remember that the Sabbath is a day that should be devoted to the Lord. Of course, I didn't apply these rules to me, as I already "knew" that the Sabbath is to be devoted to the Lord. One Sunday, I was sitting on the couch, after church, watching a football game, when my then, 4 year-old child asked me why I was watching something that wasn't about Jesus but she couldn't. It pierced me to the heart, and as painful as it was (and still is), because of the things that came from the mouth of a child, I am a much better observer of the Sabbath.

Daniel Konrad Tello answered…

I'm from Chile but I grew up in Arizona. I'm currently living in Oklahoma. I'm 18. Came to the USA when I was 5years old for a better life. I love to hangout with my family and friends! I'm an awesome Uncle! I like to go camping and I love riding in my wheelchair. I'm still finishing up high school due to surgeries. I've always wanted and dreamed of becoming a doctor. I want to be a Pediatric and a orthopedic doctor. I want to help those in need because I've been through a lot in life due to surgeries and complications but my family and friends help and support me through hard challenges. I have a rare type of dwarfism called McKusick syndrome or CHH( Cartilage- hair hypoplasia),and I'm the only little person in my entire family, but I'm a normal person just like everyone else. The difference is that I'm a different size. I've had a lot of surgeries in life but God has blessed me many times. When I was a kid I always wished I was tall but I know someday I'll be perfect when the Lord comes. I know God loves me! He sent me here for a purpose and that is to show how I'm grateful to be little and to teach the gospel. Everywhere I go I see people making fun of me and asking me question such as" Why am I a little person?" I respond back saying "God made me this way, so I'm special to him and lucky". I love being just the way I am! I would love to serve a mission someday! I know the church is true with all my heart, I have no doubts about it! I hope someday I'll marry in the temple.

Bob. answered…

While working at the Air Force Weapons Lab in New Mexico, the Air Force sent me to the University of New Mexico where I got a PhD in physics. From there I went to work at the Air Force academy where I ran a laboratory, published papers and taught in the math department. After 20 years in the military I was about to retire when 9/11 happened. I stayed in the Air Force three more years working for CENTCOM, spending significant time in the Middle East.

I met my wife Lisa 18 years ago and fell deeply in love. After retiring from the military, we settled in South Carolina, built our home (with some contract help) and where I now work for Homeland Security. We have three children at home, 7 chickens, 3 cats, a dog, 20 fish, a bull frog, a snake and a rabbit. We spend our time with them and other friends and family. I also continue to dabble with science. Life is good!

Joelle answered…

I've been married for nearly two years now. My husband is a Sculptor and I am a Ballet Dancer. We literally are two starving artists going after our dreams and so far everything is happening just as we'd hoped (with the occasional crash and burn of course). I've always had music and dance in my life and dreamed from a very young age of being incredibly successful and going to some prestigious school and making my entrance into the ballet world from there.

When it came time to make the decision about colleges and what "prestigious institution" I'd be going after, life sort of smacked me in the face with a whole fist-full of options...a very long story short...after lots of thoughtful and sincere prayer...plus plenty of patience...my life plans sort of filed into place...not anything like I thought they would but I couldn't be happier and I'm finally living my dream!

John Keeler answered…

I grew up in a small farm town, did radar in the Air Force, a Mormon mission in Mexico, a Bachelor's in Hispanic American Studies and a Master's in Community Development and Organization. My wife and I spent a year bumming through every country south of Mexico. Then came 5 children over 10 years and later 21 grandchildren. I spent 30+ years as CEO of large non-profits in the southwest.

We retired on the same day, traded our home for a retirement condo near the state university, filled it with 186 boxes, locked the doors, and headed out on an 18 month LDS mission. Our assignment was public affairs for Spain. Perfect fit! We met 42 years earlier in a class called "Cultures of Spain".

Through all our lives the Church has provided such joy, direction and purpose. It motivated my 30 years in Rotary, and brought valuable foreign-residency experience to our children while we served a 3-year mission in Mexico. It has been our constant license to succor the weak, lift up the hands that hang down, and strengthen the feeble knee.

Recently, cancer claimed my wife. Even so, life is full of silver linings, smiles, and things about which I get hyper-enthusiastic – such as more senior missions. Assignments are so varied, exciting and satisfying. I have remarried to a lovely specialist in international health. We are gearing up for new Church adventures.

Carol Kyar answered…

I am a Minnesotan born and bred. I am a wife of a wonderful husband. We have two beautiful daughters who came in to our family through adoption. I work full time as an accountant for the local Electric Cooperative.

Steve P answered…

I was raised by good, hard-working LDS parents. Unfortunately, I developed some serious mental health problems in my youth and I chose to use drugs to self-medicate. I became broken, hopeless, and miserable for years, barely managing to survive.
My soul began to hunger, so I stayed home for weeks, reading the entire scriptures (Bible, Book of Mormon, and Doctrine and Covenants) cover to cover, praying often for hope, mercy and guidance. The Grace of Jesus Christ began to work a mighty change in me: and I began to recognize the "still small voice" of the Holy Spirit, and to feel His love and hope for myself and for others. My mind became more clear and firm and my heart was cleansed.
I became sober and was led by the Spirit to a class where I met my lovely, wholesome wife who brings out the best in me. I was then led by the Spirit to the Addiction Recovery Program sponsored by the LDS Church; attending these meetings gave me the "tools" to maintain my sobriety. Furthermore, the ARP meetings provided me so many opportunities to give and receive compassion and wisdom and service. I was blessed to witness miraculous changes in the other attendees through the Grace of Christ.
My wife was able to earn her degree in BioChemistry and the Lord led us to a great job for her. We have two adorable children.
I still love to write music and have recorded my ow album. My music used to be intense, angry, and pained, but now it is uplifting and soulful.

Natalie answered…

I swam for the University of Utah for four years, qualified for the olympic trials, but now I'm in Houston serving a mission!

I grew up in Salt Lake City Utah, and I am majoring in math teaching--when I get back from my mission, I have to do some student teaching, and I'll be (hopefully) working in minority schools.

I am the youngest of five children, my siblings are all grown up and married, and I love being an Aunt to 7 nephews and 2 nieces!

Life is good.

Patti Epperson Jorgensen answered…

I am a stay at home mom of 6 children and I have two wonderful step children who come and visit offen. I met my first husband while attending BYU. We got married, and soon our first child was on the way. I did manage to graduate from BYU at the same time with husband and our sweet son. It was always important for us to have me be a stay at home mom, even though money was tight. I remember my husband working his full time job and then delivering pizzas at night so we would have money for Christmas presents. Fast forward 13 years, we had a wonderful family with five kids! I was involved with my children's classrooms, teaching aerobics, and my husband and I played indoor soccer together. One morning in the middle of December he got sick. We thought it was just the stomach flu, but found ourselves in the hospital. He ended up having stage 4 cancer and passed away 11 weeks later. I was just a normal person who found herself a widow with 5 kids the youngest 16 month old twin boys. The Lord made me a better person, I grew to know my Savior as he helped me through my husabnd's sickness and death. I am now remarried, to another amazing husband. We were able to have a sweet little girl together. Both of us lost our spouses, one phyically and one spiritually, but as we both trusted in the Lord and continued faithfully we were able to find one another. Our family loves sports, playing and watching! I am still a stay at home mom. In my little free time I teach an adult institute class.

Debbie answered…

I'm half Chinese and I was raised to love the cultures of Hawaii, Peru, Russia, and everything in between. I've studied English, Chinese, Spanish, German, and Latin but my favorite language is music. If I was at a piano right now, I would be playing Clair de Lune. I love the sound of the wind through the trees. Chocolate is always a good answer. I can't see a good oak tree without wanting to climb it and I can't see a bridge without crossing it. I prefer not to wear shoes and I love to waltz. I won't allow myself to settle for anything but my best effort. Some of my favorite artists are Rachmaninoff, Shakespeare, and Ingrid Michaelson. I have a wonderful mother, father, and step-mom as well as two fantastic married older siblings. One day I will be married to someone who I will love to pieces and back together again. I've lived in California, Utah, London, and American Samoa. I like to run and I love poetry. In bookstores and music shops I'm like a kid in a candy store. I'd rather hike by moonlight than by day. One day I will open primary schools in rural Chinese villages. I will stop what I'm doing to watch the sunlight dance across mountains. You can make me happy by loving my friends and treasuring yourself.

Jaley answered…

Hi! My name is Jaley. I went through a really hard time when my first husband decided to leave our family. I fought through rejection and the feelings that come from being married to, and left by, someone with a pornograpy addiction. I The youngest of my three kids was only seven months at the time. I have since been blessed to marry an amazing man, and gain another beautiful child. So, we have four children between us, and so many blessings! I work as a professional photographer, but mainly, and most importantly, as a mom. I love to cook, dance, crochet, volunteer at school, and spend time watching my kids grow and learn. Family is my number one priority, and I am so thankful for mine!

Betsy answered…

I'm a stay-at-some mom. I'll be married to my sweetheart for 25 years this Spring. We have 5 wonderful children ranging in age from 21-12 and we also helped raise one additional 'son' for a friend of ours. He's from Austria and we took him in when he was 10 years old.

I started homeschooling my children before my oldest was school age, however, due to thinking I couldn't handle the stress of it all, I put them in a private school for a few years. When my oldest was going into the 4th grade I began to homeschool her and then the following year pulled them all out and have been homeschooling ever since. I feel this has been one of the best choices we've made for our children.

We've lived in the same valley for 18 years, which allowed our children to grow up in one area with the same friends. As children, both my husband and myself moved around a lot and we didn't want that for our children.

We've had many struggles over the last few years. Our home burned down in 2007, our second child was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, and one of our children have chosen a different path then the way we raised him, along with a few others thrown in there. While all these trials have been difficult they have brought me closer to my Heavenly Father and for that I'm grateful. Our home was rebuild, my daughter is doing well and we are grateful for the medical advances that allow her to stay alive, and I have faith that my son will one day come home and live a faithful life again.

Andrew answered…

I am an ex-athlete that exercises regularly. I play basketball on Saturdays with and against guys half my age. I have been married over 23 years. My wife and I adopted our three kids. Our oldest has been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome and Soto's Syndrome. Our two youngest were Fetal-Alcohol babies. All three are healthy, happy, and thriving.

I love to golf, drive, and camp with my son.

I manage a Data Center for a voice and date service provider. I enjoy the daily challenges. I recently survived two years of being under and unemployed.

Patricia answered…

I'm a marketing specialist for worldwide telecommunications company. I'm a single mother of 4 grown children and a grandmother of 1. I am also a 10 year breast cancer survivor and a volunteer in my local community. Life is good. It's not always been easy but it's through the tough times that that I've really had the opportunity grow and develop my faith in God. I've learned to believe and trust in him. The gospel of Jesus Christ is the greatest source of has brought me so much joy and happiness. It has provided me purpose and direction. As I come to understand the atonement of Jesus Christ, I realize the magnitude and price he paid for me. He truly knows me, knows my pains and knows of my struggles. He knows this because he himself has suffered all these things so I could repent and return to him. Today I walk by faith, line upon line, precept upon precept. Life is good. I am happier than I have ever been. Last month my youngest daughter headed off to college. My company transferred me to Arizona and a whole new chapter of my life is just beginning.

Paul answered…

I'm a full time single dad and self employed so life is crazy sometimes. I like to cook and I am a little bit of a neat freak. I have worked as a mortgage professional for over 10 years. I perform at the local community theater with my kids and I just got certified to scuba dive (along with my son). I'm a regular guy doing the best I can. Life is full of up's and downs but that is what makes it so flavorful.

David answered…

Have had our Lords guidence all my life. Like our first prophet Joseph Smith, I had the same question, which of our Lords houses was the right house? I have two sons, and two grandaughters, one lives in Florida, the other son lives in Kentucky. I know our Lord blessed me and my family, for example going to Vietnam to serve my country, I was inspired that if I kept my temple clean I would be protected. I served with the Vietnamese army for two years in the field, was their support system on the radio I carried. Came home without a scratch, besides being shot at a booby trap rolled up against my right foot, never went off! I know our Lord brought me to this house at this time for all the blessings and His kingdom purpose. Like the Bible sayes, Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation, old things are passed away, behold, all things are become new! I know this house has made my life so much more full of His love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, and self-control

keirra answered…

I was born and raised in Idaho to a family with three brothers, I am the only girl. I always hated not having a sister and even now feel like I have missed out on something by not having one. But luckily I gave birth to five daughters! Our first child had Turner Syndrome and unfortuantly didn't live passed the fifth month of my pregnancy. I look forward to the day that we can hold her again! Our next daughter is 13, then 10, then 8, then 5. My husband and I have been married for almost 17 years! We have changed so much....we have definitely "grown-up" together during those years. I like to volunteer in my girl's school where/when ever I can. My favorite spot is in the classroom to see my girls, and have the chance to get to know their friends. Five years ago I was diagnosed with M.S. (multiple sclerosis). I take a daily shot to slow the progression of the disease. I feel lucky to have a family and friends that love and support me! The hardest part for me is the unknown, how this will affect my future and also that this is a life long trial that I will have to learn to conquer! Most days are just fine and some days I need to rely more on my Savior for comfort and peace! But all in all I am very, very blessed!

Meredith answered…

I'm an adult convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- though I was born in a town with a lot of Mormon citizens, I was raised in an anti-Mormon home. I was 54 years old, and living in Denmark, when I finally investigated the Church, after having lived many years with no religion at all. My scientist family members, colleagues, and friends all think I'm nuts -- but I know better. Belonging to the Church makes me a better scientist, not a worse one!

Steve answered…

I was raised by wonderful parents. I developed a love of nature early on because my grandfather often took me fishing and camping. Due in large part to his influence, I graduated from college with a degree in forestry.
As a teenager, I worked for two years as a golf caddy at an exclusive Jewish country club, and later in the pro shop for two more years. I finished my work experience there for another three years as an assistant greens keeper. Realizing that a job in the U.S. Forest Service would likely find me in the western United States, I decided to learn how to ride a horse. I took dressage lessons from a fine woman, and soon began working on her and her husband’s horse farm. I learned that she was a Mormon. Her kind heart and gentle demeanor led me to be interested in her religion. Several months later I was baptized in the Mormon Church, and a little over one year later I was serving a full time mission for two years in Argentina. This was a defining series of events in my life.
After returning from Argentina, I obtained an MBA degree and ended up as a retail banker rather than a forester. I worked in several small towns in the rural areas of Utah. My wife and I adopted five children from Costa Rica. They kept us very busy! After finally settling down in our present location, I have found a sense of quiet peace in raising our Miniature Schnauzer dogs, feeding the song birds in our backyard and being a good neighbor.

Gary answered…

I'm 35 years old. I am married to a beautiful Turkish girl and we have two small children. I am a medical laboratory scientist, and love to study science, nature and the human body. My interests include playing piano, swimming & cycling, camping & hiking, playing board games, and reading all kinds of books.

Valerie answered…

I come from France.
My husband has the dream to live in Canada and we have moved to Montreal suburb.

I love to sing, read and do cross-stitch.
I like to eat food from different countries and I begin to enjoy cooking.
I have recently decided to do sport (after almost 20 years of inactivity!) and I enjoy practicing Aikido.

I have a mechanical engineer degree and industrial purchasing advanced degree.

Jin answered…

I am from Seoul, South Korea.
I'm an outgoing person who has positive attitude on pretty much everything. I LOVE to talk to people as much as I love to listen to them about their stories with different backgrounds, different thoughts, or different experiences...
I love playing the piano, singing, drawing, and taking pictures. Music always has been a great passion and blessing in my life and I try to learn more about Art.
I got set up on a blind date with the most incredible man when I came to the United States, and we got married and have the most wonderful and happy life with 3 children. We've moved 10 times last 7 years, and I know we would have more moving times in the future. I used to feel stressed and nervous about new environment, new people, neighbors, friends, but I decided the only thing I can change is my attitude.(and that applies to everything!)
I can be the good neighbor, I can be the good friends, I can be the good person to others whenever we move, and wherever we go. ^_^
I KNOW everything happens for a reason, and my life has been proving that to me.
My life has been so blessed(even when there were bad times, hard trials, and sad/miserable moments),
and I pray, I go to the LDS Temples, to stay positive and do some good deeds as much as I can to recognize the fullness of the Gospel and to be grateful for the blessings I have and enjoy. I'm so thankful that I found the Truth that I can have the eternal family and happiness in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Linda answered…

I'm a grandma, and love it. I work, my job is helping those with disabilities to find their abilities and enjoy life. I love to read and can never find enough time to read all the books on my to read list. I love to fish but haven't been in a long time. I also love to swim, but not where I fish any more, that water is to cold for this grandma, heated pools work much better for me now.
I love attending Church, and church related activities, another thing there is to little time for.
Of coarse spending as much time as I can with my grandchildren (6).

Kate. answered…

I guess to most I would seem to be a pretty average girl. I haven't survived cancer or a shark attack, I've never been to Italy or Paraguay, and I'm not a world class athelete or famous musician.

But I'm a daughter of my Heavenly Father. And I'm a Mormon.
And knowing that makes all the difference.

I was born and raised in Spokane, WA with my 2 amazing parents and 3 awesome brothers. Growing up, I was a middle child AND the only girl, so I got spoiled and mercilessly teased at the same time. I was blessed to be introduced to the arts at a young age, as there was always music in our home, and I was put in dance classes when I was 5. As I grew up, both these things became a huge part of who I am. High school came and, I danced lots, studied lots, dated my high school sweetheart, and graduated on top of the world. The next fall, I left for college at Brigham Young University of Idaho. I had a great first year in Rexburg, ID, made lots of friends, and had many life-changing experiences that I will never forget. I returned home to work during the summer, and now I'm preparing to head back to study Exercise Physiology and Dance and make my second year even better.

I love dance, music, art, poetry, and any kind of human expression. I love to be outdoors, have adventures, have good, meaningful conversations, and spend time with those I love.

I hope one day to see as much of the world as possible, have my own family, and make a difference in the lives of those around me.

Mike answered…

I am a husband, father and grandfather. Professionally I am an asset manager who resolves impaired loan portfolios. I love to travel, participate in family gatherings and engage in family history research. I am nearing the end of my working career and look forward to retirement in 7-9 years when my wife and I can serve full time as church volunteers for 12-18 months. After that we would like to be of use in our community and spend more time with extended family members.
I love scenic vistas, classical music, history and inspirational stories.
I am an ordinary person with extraordinary blessings. I adore my wife, love my children and grandchildren, have an enjoyable job and worship with a group of wonderful people.

Tekulve answered…

I enjoy baking and cooking and spending time with my family. I also enjoy writing and public speaking. I am a huge fan of college football and love the BYU Cougars. My greatest accomplishment in life is becoming a father to my children, and I cherish the time I have with my children. Making the decision to join The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has changed my life. It has helped me to gain a greater knowledge of the love God has for me and the great destiny I have as His child. Interestingly, it has also given me greater direction as a Black male. So much of the world is focused on telling me what I can't do or be, while the doctrines taught and practiced in the Church reminds me that 'I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am amazed at how often I can assist my clients with their problems by an appeal to the things I have learned through the gospel. Like many people, I have faced a number of challenges. Through them all, I have found strength and hope through the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Shelby answered…

As a young child my parents investigated the church. I had my fair share of "Mormon" missionaries into my home during the 8 years my parents sought for the truth and then decided to be baptized. As a teenager I fell into pitfall of bad decisions. I found myself at the age of 17, addicted to drugs, alcohol, and doing what I needed to do to survive as a teen runaway. I also found myself far away from God, and looking for happiness through instant gratification. I dropped out of high school and ended up pregnant. This is not wat my parents had taught me. Fortunately somewhere along the line a seed had been planted. There was deep down inside a light... a testimony. I had a wakeup call. I knew that if I ever had children, I wanted them raised in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. So, I changed my life. I found forgiveness and happiness. It wasn't an easy path, but some 17 years later I have been married in the temple, and have 4 biological children. I am super savvy when it comes to budgeting, couponing, and being all-around thrifty, which allows for me to be able to stay at home with my kids. The first 8 years of my marriage we have endured great financial hardship, have had trials and hardships most couples won't probably endure their entire life, but we've made it through it. I am proud to say I been a foster mom for the last 3 years and glad I am able to serve my community in such a way. I love being a parent and am grateful for Jesus Christ's love in my life.

Rafael Van Dyke answered…

I've been working in the IT industry since 1992, with the majority of that time as an ASP.NET web developer. I have a great passion for creating clean, functional websites and providing web solutions for businesses and individuals. I have an identical twin who works as a network engineer. When we were about 10 years old, our father bought us a TRS-80 computer, and we've been geeks ever since!

My wife is my angel from heaven, and there isn't a day that goes by that I don't thank God for allowing her to be in my life. She is incredible source of strength for me. I have four children. They are all so unique! Not only do they all challenge us in different way, but they also bless our lives differently, as well. We've worked very hard to allow their individual strengths and skills to come through. You never know what to expect, which I have come to really appreciate.

I am proud to be an African American and for what my forefathers have done for me. I have pictures of MLK and Rosa Parks hanging in my home office; whenever I think I've had a bad day, all I have to do is look them and everything's OK after that.

My favorite sport has been (and will always be) basketball. For several years, I've enjoyed being a high school basketball official and staying involved with the game. I mostly officiate church basketball these days, but I'm sure I'll get the itch to get back on the high school level when I have more time.

Cindy answered…

I♥ being a Mormon! I have found that living a Christ centered makes life happier and a lot less complicated than some other peoples lives.
I Love that my husband works hard & makes it possible for me to be home with our children.
Knowing our family can be together eternally makes it much easier to deal with our youngest sons terminal illness on a daily basis. Our family has been privileged with being blessed with some of God's most special children. Our oldest son was diagnosed with a terminal illness when he was 18 months old and died 1.5 months after his 3rd birthday. Our 4 child Tabitha was born with the same illness but was able to have a bone marrow stem cell transplant when she was 6 months old. It did not cure her but it has slowed down the progression of the illness. Our youngest son was tested for the same illness as a baby and the Dr. told us his test results showed him to be healthy. Imagine our great distress as our son got older we noticed he had symptoms of this illness our Neurologist finally had him tested again and we discovered that he also had this illness. But because he has symptoms of the illness he is not able to be transplanted. He is terminally ill and is not expected to be with us long. I thank God for blessing me with these very special children and including me in his plan for them. They have taught me so much & made me & others that know them better people.

Dane answered…

I am a husband and father first and foremost. I also work as an analyst for a bank while working on a Ph.D in statistics. I enjoy playing sports, especially volleyball. At home, my three daughters climb onto my lap, all at once, so we can sit in our favorite bean bag chair and read library books. With spare time, I like to read and try new dessert recipes with my wife.

Pat answered…

When I was very young my parents were killed in an airplane crash. I was raised by a very righteous woman, my grandmother, along with my four siblings, one of which is my identical twin sister. We were taught the gospel in church but mostly by her example of righteous living. We were taught that "Families can be together forever" through our desires and choices. I learned "joy" and hard work from her. I also learned that education was vital to our journey here on earth. Therefore, I became a registered nurse to help others and eventually received my Masters Degree. This became important as I am now a mother of 7 grown children and currently have 15 beautiful grandchildren! By example, I have tried to instill spiritual education and secular education to my children and grandchildren. I love learning! I am married to a wonderful man who honors his callings as a Priesthood holder, husband and father. We love our family and truly enjoy each other!

Jason answered…

My wife thought I was funny when we were dating. Now she just rolls her eyes and says I think I'm funny. I used to think I was indestructible. It only took 16 broken bones and a few crashed vehicles to make me see otherwise.

I enjoy pondering the intricacies of God's creations, and spending time in quiet reflection. I run 6 days a week, and often meditate on life's conundrums during this time in the morning. Doctors in San Diego told me I'd never run again after a motocross accident at age 14. With persistence, I began running at age 25 and finally ran a sub-three hour marathon. Now I enjoy shorter distance triathlons.

I'm a father of 3 girls and 2 boys, and a husband to Heather, a woman who vowed never to cut her long beautiful blond hair. She whacked it off when our first child tugged on it.

As a family we love cycling & running, and we enjoy water activities like kayaking, wakeboarding, & waterskiing.

One day you'll find me listening to classical music & reading books like Instance of a Fingerpost, and the next you'll find me listening to teenagers' tunes.

One reason I exercise is because I love to eat. Mind you, I'm a bit of a health freak, according to my kids, but come on! They think magically delicious marshmallow cereal is nutritious.

I have blue eyes from my Irish ancestors, but I'm also part Choctaw & part Oglala Sioux. Maybe this explains why I feel drawn to nature and the needs of people.

I would pull you from a burning car or give you my coat.

Joe Lyman answered…

I became a father as of July 31, 2011. I love sports and being with my family. My wife and I have known each other since elementary school and I have always respected her. I am a college student right now and plan to go through dental school when I finish up here. While serving as a full time missionary, my father was diagnosed with a type of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma. This is a very aggressive cancer that my father, with the help of priesthood blessings, battled for 11 months. He passed away July 25, 2009. This was the biggest trial that I faced as a missionary and continues to be a struggle. I decided to stay out in the mission field rather than returning home for the funeral because this is what I felt the Lord wanted me to do. (Matthew 19:29)
Many wonderful people have stepped in to be the Lords hands and have blessed my family and myself enormously. Some of my motivations to be financially successful in life stem from the desire to be in a position to be as generous as the people that have served me. To those who selflessly serve, thank you.

Markelle answered…

I spend most of my time doing Mom things. Luckily, I love doing Mom things and so I live the good life. We have 7 children and each child adds fun and drama and work! My favorite chore is laundry and my least favorite is cooking, luckily my husband is a Guy Fieri wannabe--so we get good food every once in awhile :) In my free time I love to read most of all, but I do like a good night of Survivor with hubby after the littles are in bed. I am a college grad and I work a few hours a week at my local gym to support my minor habit of "going to the gym". I am good at drawing bubble letters :), and I'm a pretty good tennis player. I love thrift store shopping, lying on the trampoline with the kids watching the sky, being on a lake, laughing with friends, the park with the kids, Sunday walks...all the good stuff!

Halie answered…

I'm currently studying Psychology at Arizona State University. When all is said and done I want to work with children in hospitals and their families. I'm the youngest of 5 kids and the only one single. I gave up my job to go to school full time and while it's been tough in this economy, I've been blessed immensely from focusing on my dreams. I'm from a smaller town where the only things to do were build bon fires and ride four wheelers. My family had to work hard for the things we had and things weren't always easy. I have a sister who passed away at age 21 from heart failure. Her life, and passing, led me to the desire of studying psychology. We all have pains and trials in life. We all have moments and relationships that bring us down in some way or another. I want to be a person who can offer a smile, a shoulder, an ear, or a hug when someone needs it most. In life we sometimes feel no one cares or wants to. I care. I want to be a person who helps. And one day, I hope to do it for a career.

Brennan Ray answered…

I'm married to my best friend and the father of four wonderful children. I love spending time with them whether we are working, wrestling, or laughing together. One of my goals while the children are young is to create memories that they will look back on with fondness and know of my love for them.

I'm also a young attorney that has been practicing law in Arizona since 2006. As a young professional, I face similar challenges that other people face early in their careers--balancing home life, work, and personal hobbies. It's a constant struggle to find the proper balance. What helps me the most in striking the proper balance is my knowledge that my family can be together forever.

One event that has greatly influenced me was the sudden loss of my father when I was fifteen. When my father passed, he left behind his wife of seventeen years and five boys, the youngest being only four. His passing taught me many valuable lessons including the unfairness of life, the sweetness of knowing that our family was eternal because my parents were sealed in a temple, and the importance of Jesus Christ, the Atonement, and resurrection.

Eileen answered…

I just love being the busy mother of 4 active children even though my children are not the typical quiet well behaved child. It can be very difficult taking them places and I do it because I love to share my passions with them. I love to bake and we make cookies together. I love art and painting, murals decorated several areas of my children's walls. We garden in the mornings and celebrate the finding of worms and bugs. We take walks to school and help in community clean-ups together. There are days when I have to admit to my self that I 'm out of energy so I don't do much. Life is short and there are so many wonders around us, I can't help but jump back into the chaos that is my family as soon as I'm able. Quite often I have someone approach me and ask, "How do you do it?" My reply to them is, "God makes it possible."

Dewey answered…

I served two deployments to the Far East in the U.S. Navy. I used to surf, ski and golf. I am a rock hound, I collect and trade boy scout patches and pins. I have been in most of the States in the union, I have been invited to the White house to meet the President. I have lived in six different states and three different countries. I love people, I believe I have had and do have more fun than anyone else I know. I feel like I was born 12 years of age and lived my life as a 12 year old. My eight children and 23 grandchildren would probably agree with me.

I was born on the 4th of July and have been fiercely patriotic ever since. I spent 13 years in the grocery industry and 17 years representing the workers in the retail industry all over the United States.
I have played the drums professionally, sang in quartets and written many stories and poems.
Boy, I love this life and I'm a Mormon!

Floyd answered…

I grew up on a small sheep ranch and farm in the White Mountains of Arizona. When I was 9 yrs. old I went to work on a cattle ranch for $1.00 a day. The summer of my 13th year I went to work with my father in the log woods, cutting timber. I worked as a timberfeller for 40 years.

As a youngster, my job was to keep the birds out of the orchard as we needed the fruit for the family. When I was 5 years old I told my mom," I'm going to go kill a turkey." She said, "Alright." I took the 410 shotgun, walked to the garden, shot a turkey, dragged it home and nearly gave momma a heart attack!

My wife and I were married after highschool and raised 8 children. We now have many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. We have been married 52 years.

As a young man, I hunted mountain lions, there was a bounty on them at that time of $75.00. I only made about $8.00 to $10.00 a day and the extra money was very much needed.

For many years I competed in Team Roping events throughout the Southwestern states of America. I had a partner 19 years my senior and our last roping event he was 85 years old.


I now build log homes (cabins), garden, hunt, spend time with family, fish with the neighbors, gather cattle for local ranchers, and serve others in the community.

Marcie answered…

Hello! I am Marcie and I am currently a high school student. I am a Junior and already excited to graduate and go to college! I am pursuing to start a career in professional acting/modeling and let me tell you, it is really hard. It is not something that is not easy in any way, shape, or form but I am not going to give up anytime soon. I am a classically trained singer and still in the process of improving my voice. I also play cello, take piano lessons and learning to tap dance! Life is busy, but unbelievably fun! Not to mention those A.P. classes! But it helps that I love school and learning about things I am interested in.

Diane answered…

I love to create things with my hands. I sew and quilt and cross stitch. I also love to sing. I enjoy gardening and reading. My greatest joy is my family. I'm married and have two children and six absolutely beautiful grandchildren.

Byron answered…

I am happily married and the father of seven wonderful children, and work in the environmental field in support of my family. I run for exercise and enjoy long road trips across the U.S. I'm fascinated with the American Alligator and like to photograph alligators in the wild.

Allison answered…

I am a convert to the Church, baptized August 27th, 2010. I am a native to the great state of Arizona where I am currently attending community college, pursuing a degree in psychology, hoping one day to be a family and marriage therapist. I love being busy, sitting still or being in one place is boring to me, so I'm always on the go. I love spending time with my family and friends. I believe smiling and laughing is good for the soul. I love playing sports, softball and basketball are my favorite. I'm a happy person and try to make the best out of every situation.

Heather answered…

I have recently gotten engaged to the most amazing man that I have ever met. For the past couple of months I have been completely consumed by wedding plans and planning for my future with more than just myself in mind. Although planning your wedding to the man of your dreams is an exciting whirlwind of emotions and personal creativity, I have, more than once, found myself overwhelmed and stretched beyond my limits and abilities and really wishing that I could turn to my mother for advice and help. A girl needs her mother during this, the most important time in her life. A little over a year ago, my mother passed away after battling breast cancer for just over 2 years.
I come from a family of 5 adopted kids. We were all adopted from different families and at different ages and times in our lives. I'm the oldest and I was adopted as an infant through LDS Social Services. The greatest blessing in my life has been the opportunity to be raised by a woman who really knew what she was doing and who brought us together as a family. Every great thing about myself, I learned from my mother.

Bob answered…

I am a pretty normal, everyday person. I enjoy music, reading, writing, sports, politics and life. I currently head up the corporate communications department for a major corporation. I have an undergraduate degree in Communications and an MBA in marketing and am a former sportscaster and congressional press aide.

I am also a trumpet player who has performed in marching bands, orchestras, jazz combos, and pop groups. While in college, I played in a 9-piece Chicago-style music group and a variety performing troupe. I was also a member of a public relations case study team that won the college national championship.

For the last two years, I have battled a very rare auto-immune blood disorder called LGL Leukemia, which causes extreme anemia. There are less than 1,000 documented cases of this disease in the world, and no known cure. However, I have a strong faith that I will be alright. My family is very loving and supportive and are a great help with getting me through this challenge. I have received over 80 units of blood through IV transfusions in the past 21 months. It's tough, and the experience has changed my life. However, I have met some great people, including all the nurses and medical people, who are very helpful and positive. I call them true "angels." I am still able to work, and count that as a blessing.

I have been married 33 years to a beautiful woman and we have one son, who is a joy to us. I love my wife and my faith.

Kerry answered…

I am blessed to be a wife/mother/daughter/sister/auntie/niece/cousin/friend/neighbor/co-conspirator...and more! I love small-town life, sharing a farmette with my husband, mother, son, pit bull, cats, goat, horse, fish and chickens!

I'm an author of LDS-themed novels and nonfiction. The only thing I enjoy more than writing is reading.

I am a cancer survivor, and while I do still have Multiple Sclerosis -- I have so much more besides!

Ken answered…

I am a father of one girl and four boys. I have been married to Karen for 36 years and we have 8 Grandchildren. I have lots of fun playing with them. I was raised on a peanut farm in Oklahoma. I have been a Pharmacist for about 35 years.

Hazel answered…

I am a retired high school teacher, who taught music, English and German in three states of Australia. My parents were immigrants who came to Australia to escape Nazi Germany. However, we still spoke German at home - that was my schooling in German, sufficient to be able to teach it. We were Liberal, not Orthodox Jews, but still celebrated the High Holy Days of Passover, Yom Kippur and Rash Hashona. We still celebrate Passover every year, and always invite different people so that they can experience it too. I still tutor students in English, have taught migrant women English, and also do catering.
We have five children and 14 grandchildren. Three of the children celebrate Passover in their homes too; we didn't want them to forget their Jewish heritage and they are keeping up the tradition.
I converted to Christianity early in my marriage through Billy Graham. As an Evangelist, he didn't push any particular denomination, just told people to go back to their own church and become good members of it. I didn't have a church to go back to, and thought I might join this one or that one, but met the missionaries one day, invited them to tell us a bit about their church, and joined a couple of months later.

Cheryl answered…

I am a mother. My only child was injured in an accident caused by a drunk driver when he was 14 years old. He suffered a severe traumatic brain injury which left him in a coma for a year. He spent much of that year in a hospital rehabilitation center. When we brought him home, he was still not awake, fed with a stomach tube, and unable to walk or talk. Miracles can and do happen. It has now been 25 years since that terrible day that changed all our lives forever. He can talk, he can eat, and he can propel his wheelchair. He is happy. My life has been devoted to his care and recovery.

Rick answered…

I'm a 59 year old farmer in the central part of Washington state. My brothers and I farm peppermint, spearmint, apples, wheat, beans, etc. My father moved our family to this area when I was 11 in 1962. The government had built the Grand Coulee dam and a large network of canals that brought Columbia River water to thousands of acres of desert covered with sagebrush. For several years, we wondered if we would make it. When the land was first developed, there was little humus (organic matter) in the soil to impede erosion by wind and water. Huge windstorms destroyed crops and deposited layers of dirt in our little trailer. There wasn't room in the trailer for all of us to sleep, so my older brother and I slept in the back of the station wagon. We waited for several months for electricity to arrive, during which time we studied by lanterns or candlelight. I remember taking papers to school spotted with candle wax. While waiting for our well to be drilled, we bathed in the irrigation ditch and hauled our drinking water from 5 or 6 miles away. Electricity arrived, a home was built, and a well was drilled, but none of us will forget that pioneering experience.
My 4 great loves all begin with 'f': family, faith, football, and farming. I have 6 children and 19 (soon to be 21) grandchildren. They are the love of my life. My faith anchors everything I do. I'm an avid BYU football (and basketball) fan. And I've already told you about the farming.

Dave answered…

I run a fast-growing social media agency supporting every Fox TV show (yes, Glee... we know you like it... or hate it), and a diverse set of top brands. My incredible business partner is gay and is one of my closest friends. We weave work, play and family together, and support each others' events and activities. I married after college, and we have four children who swim in Puget Sound almost every warm day, love Seattle, and enjoy time spent at Mariners and Sounders games. (Bring the Sonics back, already!) I grew up in Southern California, went school at BYU and at Stanford, and have called Seattle my home for eight years... and I intend to never leave.

Munro answered…

I am married and have three wonderful children. I have an undergraduate degree in International Business and am currently enrolled in a weekend MBA program. I operate a family-owned vacation rental management company. We manage various vacation rentals in Hawaii, Utah and Montana. I enjoy a variety of activities, sports and hobbies, including reading, writing, movies, soccer, yoga, running, weight training, SCUBA diving, skateboarding, snowboarding, wakeboarding, surfing, hiking, camping, motorcycle riding, snowmobiling and boating.

In 2010 and 2011 I had the privilege of being an Ambassador for Snickers Marathon Bar and competing in several running events. Other activities I would like to experience in the future include snow kiting, kite surfing, triathlons, marathons, long-distance running events, world travel and international humanitarian service projects.

Life truly offers us limitless opportunities and I believe that God wants us to do our best to strive to take advantage of those opportunities that He places before us. I also believe that there is much that we can learn through trial and adversity. One of my older brothers died unexpectedly just weeks before I was to be married. My wife is a cancer survivor and recently celebrated five years of being cancer-free. Passing through these difficult experiences provided me with an opportunity to gain a better understanding of life and death and the eternal nature of families.

Tara answered…

I am a wife, mother of 5 children, I have survived cancer at the age of 12 I was diagnosed with bone cancer in my right femur and also spread to my right lung. I under went 2 years of Chemotherapy over 6 major surgeries one in which I was going to get my leg amputated but with the power of the priesthood, faith, the gospel, and knowing my Heavenly Father is always there for me the doctors where able to save my leg and they even said it was a miracle. As I grew up I got married in the Brisbane Temple where I am sealed to my family for all Eternity, had 5 beautiful children but...with my last child I got really sick my heart had failed and the doctors did not think I would survive. I told them I know everything is going to be ok as I have family and friends praying for me across the whole world, my name in temples and my faith to keep my strong that everything would be alright. Well needless to say say my docotors are amazed at how I am doing I have passed up life support and a heart transplant and know all my Miracles are from My Heavenly Father in Heaven who loves me ever so dearly and I love him and am so, so grateful for all the Miracles and blessing he has bestoed apon me.

Sarah answered…

I am a law graduate seeking to work in the field of International human rights and international development. I am currently working for an organisation who specialise in peacebuilding projects in central and eastern africa. Aside from this in my spare time I love to dance, act, go to the theatre-musicals are a favourite! I love music! I play and teach the violin, dabble in the piano and love to sing at any opportunity! I also have a deep love of travelling, exploring other cultures and widening my own understanding of the world.

Betty answered…

I was born in Havana, Cuba and came to the US when I was 5 years old. I grew up in sunny CA. I was a bilingual teacher in CA for years and then decided to stay home to raise my children. Currently I am an interpreter for our school district. I am a wife and mother. My husband and I have been married for 27 years and have 4 children. Our oldest is 26, married and currently attending graduate school for accounting. Our 22 year old is living in Utah and working towards a bachelor's degree in Social Work. My 19 year old hopes to find a career working with and training horses. And my 12 year old is in 8th grade and loves being a cheerleader. My family is everything to me.

Barbara Roberts Parker answered…

I am happy that I am "LDS" deaf. I love the gospels that I enjoyed to read the scriptures Book of Mormon and Bible. My hobby...computer, creative crafts, reading the gospel, garden, houseworking and trash turn treasure. I am retired. Enjoy to learn something new every day.
Went to Georgia School for the Deaf in 1950 till graduated in 1964. Got job as computer at Dept of Administrative for many years.
I teach Sunday School Deaf class for many years. I am thankful that I am DEAF person.

Colette. answered…

I have MCS. When exposed to chemicals, I have severe respiratory reactions and a scrambling of my immune system. The cost is church, shopping, work outside my home, family events, camping, libraries, travel, any place where people are. How do I deal? Lots of study, prayer, priesthood blessings, detox methods, and more study. Even with all I can do to deflect reactions, the only truly effective treatment is avoidance of the toxins, hence avoidance of people. It is a lonely condition. I found consolation in Moroni 7 And Christ hath said, If ye will have faith in me ye shall have power to do whatsoever thing is expedient in me.- So with faith in Christ, if I truly do not have power to breathe in the church, it is not expedient, even though generally, God has asked us to assemble together to strengthen one another. So I do what I can within my home, asking Heavenly Father to guide me. If I trust Him in this, I am happy. I try to worship according to His prescribed pattern-having the sacrament at home, listening to sacrament meeting without going inside, communicating with others via phone and letter, studying the scriptures & praying at home, serving via computer. Heavenly Father, our Savior and the Holy Ghost are fragrance free. The most important asset in adjusting to isolation has been communication with my Heavenly Father, as I tried hard to see this from His viewpoint. I find that my happiness results not from wide horizons or busy schedules, but trust in the Lord.

George answered…

My wife and I have four kids, one boy and three girls, and one precious grandaughter. We love being together, that is why we love the gospel so much because we can be together forever. We love working on the farm working cows, riding horses, cycles, snowmobiles, restoring classic cars and just being together.

Dalma answered…

The world was in ciaos, the dark cloud war was looming over my country. I was born in a world deeply immersed in the horrors of WWII. Even though we had to leave our home and almost everything behind, we trusted in God. During the darkest times, we didn’t know if we would live or die, or even where our next meal was coming from, we knew that God would take care of us. When bombs were falling all around us, and the house we were in was bombed to the ground, we had faith, and by some miracle we were spared. We didn't have a place to stay because all three of our homes had been confiscated by the Communists. We were running from the terrors of Communism, homeless and hungry. Because my father was a high official in the government, we had to get away or face imprisonment or death.

Eventually, we ended up in Germany where there was more death and devastation everywhere. Much of Germany had been bombed and ruined. The desolation of war filled the air. My family had gone through so much hardship by this time we didn't quite know what would come next. Yet, God was always in our lives and we had daily family prayer. I can still see, in my mind’s eye, my mom praying, pleading with the Lord to spare our family.

After a few years in Germany, my dad heard about a program started by America which would accept young people to the United States. All we needed was a sponsor. My dad accepted the offer and filled out an application for the program. We found a sponsor and came to America.

Alice Gold answered…

Teaching others and learning with others is my passion, I especially love nurturing my children. I am the proud stay-home mother of 4 beautiful daughters. More than anything else, I enjoy the evenings and weekends at home, when my family is laughing all together. The life memories I hold as some of the dearest are the moments I have spent with my family my husband and children, my parents and 6 siblings, my husband's parents and 4 siblings, and my hundreds of other extended family members are an earthly reminder of God's plan for the family of mankind. We always have so much fun together. It's awesome to know that I always have love and support. The beauties of this earth take my breathe away every day and I'm humbled by my great fortune in nature all around me. Body surfing my childhood away in Carlsbad, CA, attending my bi-monthly book club in Knoxville, TN and biking with my family in Utah County, UT are some of the ways I have shown gratitude to God for my life and His beautiful world. I love to read and write and don't mind that I gave up my dream goal of a career as a photojournalist to be home with my children because now I get to blog. Blogging brings me joy. Some things that I try to pursue in my limited "me" time are laughing as much as possible, reading at local schools, promoting the power of literacy, playing sports, shopping with coupons and at thrift-stores, camping, hiking, gardening, photography, music, and spending time with my husband of 14 years.

Greg answered…

I am married to my college sweetheart and I have four sons. My oldest son just left for his mission to Moscow, Russia. I served a two year mission in the late 1980s to Taipei, Taiwan. It was a fantastic experience that shaped and molded me. I came to know my Savior through challenging work, wonderful people, and the opportunity to serve others without remuneration or recognition. My love for the Chinese and Taiwanese people has guided me career. I spent a few years in the hotel industry trying to eventually move to Southeast Asia. I never made it, but I still hope to someday get back over there and take my children with me. The adventure of a mission has also never left me. Since then, I have traveled 4 continents, explored various religions, met people from all over the world and all walks of life. I have been enriched by these experiences. I love to learn languages and explore other cultures. It fascinates me to see the experiences others are having in their lives and how they are being molded and shaped by God to his glory. I play the piano and guitar. I love to snow ski and scuba dive. I am currently serving as a bishop for the Church in Mesa, Arizona. My life is happy, abundant and fulfilling in every way. Because I do not view myself as anything extraordinary, I must attribute my happiness and contentment to the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ, and the amazing plan that our Savior established to help each of us grow, learn and hopefully return to Him.

Yvonne answered…

I am a wife of 20 yrs and have 3 children. I love helping people feel better after they have been hurt with my skills as a Massage Therapist. Teaching is another passion, helping and encouraging children to love learning and gaining the skills needed to teach themselves and to be independent in life. I work as a paraprofessional currently at an elementary school in special education. When time permits I will not pass up the chance to perform on stage with lines, singing and or dancing. Music is a big part of my life and another source of strength a long with my faith. I like to travel and see new places, make new friends, and trying new foods. English is my second language I grew up in Sweden. I married in 1990 and moved to Japan to join my husband who was in the Navy at the time and lived there for about 2 1/2 yrs. It was a wonderful opportunity to grow for me. I was a teacher for 400 students, teaching English. Working with the natives was worth it and I learned a lot about myself and learned to appreciate all that I had been taught at home! I had many opportunities to serve at church, in my neighborhood, and at work! A big thank you to all my wonderful teachers in my life.

Adriana answered…

I long time ago. I old sixteen. I had two missionaries approach me and ask if I was Deaf. I said that yes, I am Deaf. They taught me gospel and I felt the spirit and was interested. I learned two months slow because I didn't understand sign language. They had to act thengs out for me with pictures. and with pictures they taught me about joseph smith. Me thought about it. Then they asked me if I would be baptized. I said yes. My parents said that it didn't matter that decision was up to me. I was inspired to know that what they were teaching me was true. I am happy and church is good.

Janice Freij answered…

I'm a convert to the Church. I love traveling to discover how beautiful and unique all of Heavenly Father's children are. I am the daughter of Palestinian immigrants, and I work at a museum dedicated to help people understand more about Arab culture and Islam. I love to cook, eat, do extreme workouts (when I'm not being lazy), and hang out with my hilarious mom. I am very silly, but know when to turn on the serious switch. I served a mission in New Zealand. I love being LDS.

Alyssa! answered…

I recently graduated from college with a degree in Elementary Education. I did this while pregnant, with two small children and a husband to take care of and I am proud of this accomplishment. But, I have chosen to not be a school teacher. I believe that the Lord's directive to Adam and Eve to "multiply and replenish the Earth" is still in force today and that the best thing I can do at this time in my life is to raise a righteous family. Even though I have chosen to be a stay-at-home mom I know that my education will benefit me and my family in the future.
I love being a mom. It is the greatest accommplishment of my life. I love waking up to their bright, smiling faces, and seeing the joy that I can bring to their lives. I know that raising good, honest children is the best way that I can influence the world for good. This is why I have chosen to dedicate my life to their upbringing. My whole life now revolves around being the best wife and mother I can possibly be, and the Lord has blessed me for doing so.

Catalin Claudiu answered…

I was abandoned in the orphanage when i was 7 years old, together with my brother. I was born and raised in Romania most of my life until I was 18 years old and moved to America. Living in the orphanage was hard, but I can say that it prepared myself to accept the gospel. I joined the church a few months after I moved to the States, and it was one of my best decision I have made in my life. In June, 2008 I was called to serve a full time mission to England, Manchester Mission until June, 2010.

Liana Kirakosyan answered…

 I'm 23 years old. I was born and raised in Russia.My parents are Armenian.I am a convert and was baptized when i was 11 with my mother and 4 beautiful sisters.I am following the example of my sister,i am serving a mission in Northern Virginia.I'm enjoing all of my time here serving the Lord.I have been learning english. I also speak Armenian and Russian.

Rebecca answered…

I just graduated with a Masters in Political Science. I study International Relations. In my sparetime I  am an amatuer photographer with a love for landscape and architecture. And I love to travel.

Sondra answered…

About myself, I am a mom and a wife I use to LOVE to drink Tea and and I was a smoker which by the way I am NOT proud of. When my husband and I where married I knew he was mormon. I didnt care because i loved him. I was Catholic and told him dont rub your religion on me and I will do the same. So through the years we raised our family and both went to college. Then these people started coming around and I hated it. I didnt wonted to listen to what they had to say. Then one day 8yrs after my husband and i where married I saw these 2 guys who came to the door and i hide in my house. I felt so ashamed. So when i came out of hiding i looked out the door and seen it was like 99* outside and felt really bad and yell from across the street if they would like something cold to drink they said yes. So I still tryed to run them off by asking question that I didnt think they could answer. Boy was I wrong. So far myself my 3 daughters and sister have all been baptised in the mormon church. And i am Loving every min. of it can't wait to go to the Temple. The first time i ever seen it I wonted to live there is was so beautiful. So that is me that is my story.

Andrew answered…

I'm a service missionary. I love to listen to music, especially if it involves Japanese vocals. I often battle with anxiety and OCD, but learning to overcome them has blessed my life.

Scott answered…

I spend most of my time working in a very demanding job. I am the president of a large construction company so that takes most of my time. When not at work, I love spending time with my family. I believe that life's greatest happiness is found at home and I'm lucky to be married to my wonderful wife. Our faith was tested when we struggled to have children. After several years, we were blessed with triplets. Though the first few years were extremely challenging, parenting mutliples is a great experience. I love to watch our children interact with each other, grow, learn, and develop. My belief that all people are spirit children of God (Heavenly Father) was affirmed as I've witnessed my children grow. They have all been raised in the exact same environment, had the same toys, etc... yet they've all developed into their own individual beings with distinct personalities, preferences, and dislikes. I believe these attributes are a reflection of their spirit and their Heavenly Father.

Gabe answered…

We are your typical loud, busy, and hairy (thanks to our huge dog who sheds his weight in fur daily!)
family of six. As a former collegiate football player, and then NFL player for 4 years...we moved around a
LOT. We had 3 of our 4 kids while moving from Utah to New York to Tennessee, then finally Chicago...
and boy did we become experts in games you can play with luggage carts, elevators, and rolling suitcases!
We are happy to finally be learning to live the "stable" life in a small town.

Emily answered…

My name is Emily, and I was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on 27 September 2009.

I am Deaf, but received bilateral cochlear implants in 2010.

I found the church through my ballroom dance teacher and his wife (who became my best friend). Because I grew up in a divorced home with many difficult issues, their example to me of what a family could really be was critical in my process of learning about the church.

My conversion took nine months of intense study, as well as behavior changes that included giving up alcohol, coffee, and piercings. Oh, and things like chastity and tithing. And learning that I do love my family, after all, and all the repentance work that comes with discovering what that means.

I heart the Temple with all the heart I've got. I have gone almost every week since I got baptized. It has brought much healing to me and to my family.

In my professional life that is an attempt to be self-sufficient, I am a licensed therapist with my PhD. For fun, I love ballroom dancing, and wandering through nature to write and paint. I enjoy taking pictures for my blog.

I am single still, and that has been important for me to take time on my own to learn who I truly am as defined by Heavenly Father rather than defining myself by other people. I am a daughter of God! I know that marriage is an important part of the plan, and I look forward to getting married in the Temple when it is time.

I have a little dog that I love very much. Even though he is ugly.