Hi, I'm Emily I'm a wife, a mother & a public health professional. I'm a Mormon

About Me:
I'm a multi-tasker, as most women are! My key roles at the moment are wife, a mother, and a full-time public health professional, among others. When I'm not at work, I can usually be found with my three young children (sports, school, playgroup, preschool, music lessons and so on), trying to keep my house clean, volunteering at church, or finding a moment to catch up with my husband. I love to read, cook, run and get together with friends. There's never a dull moment at our home, especially since my husband and I both work in international development, and find ourselves on planes regularly. Our family has lived abroad for the majority of the last decade, and that has been an enriching, exciting, and unique experience for us as we've come to understand and love so many other countries and cultures. Improving the lives of the world's less fortunate population is a personal and professional mission for both of us, and we're trying to help our children understand that people all around the world are in so many ways similar to us, and have basically the same needs and wants as we do. In between all the "required" activities of life (which sometimes feel overwhelming!), we try to squeeze in some fun things that we love to do together: pancakes on Saturday mornings, a trip to our favorite museum, a ride on the subway, picnics in the backyard, a day at the beach, or a scoop of ice cream.


Why I am a Mormon:
Some might say that I'm a Mormon because I was raised a Mormon, but that doesn't really tell the whole story. I think there comes a point in every person's life where they have to decide for themselves what they believe, and how they will conduct their lives and raise their own families. I'd say that point for me wasn't one moment in time, but rather a staged process over high school, college and early adulthood. My parents have always encouraged us to develop our own knowledge and understanding of Heavenly Father and his teachings, and have taught us how to do so. Those tools that my parents and teachers in church taught us include: prayer (asking God if what you're doing is right and true); study of the scriptures (so you know what you're asking about); and actually putting into practice the principles of the gospel we have been taught (showing Heavenly Father that you're willing to do your part). When we're doing what's right, Heavenly Father lets us know. Being a practicing Mormon is a commitment I take seriously, and one that requires time and effort. I'm not coasting through life based on what my parents "told" me when I was a kid. I'm a Mormon because I believe these principles of the gospel to be true. These guiding principles require effort, but they bring joy and happiness, not just in the immediate, but in the long term.

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[orcldw]

I really like this spot - very likable couple.

I wasn't raised LDS. I converted at 19 while a Marine. This church really is different. No one is asked to take the word of anyone else in deciding whether or not the Book of Mormon is from God. Not the word of missionaries or parents or other Mormons. Not even Joseph Smith. In fact, they are specifically asked NOT to take anyone's word for it, but to accept the invitation in Moroni 10:3-5 and ask God sincerely themselves. He'll answer. He did me.

[pangea7777]

@orcldw I agree with you and it is so ironic those who claim we brainwash clearly no nothing about our faith. It is the one faith I have personally found that actually encourages you to think for yourself. I myself could never choose any other faith. I am with you I will never deny my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ!!

[TheKroMusic]

Hmm a mormon interesting, so like congratulation?...

[pangea7777]

@TheKroMusic yes I think so she is simply sharing her values, where she is now and that by direct consequence she is where she is today based largely upon her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and more specifically the teachings which he taught have directly impacted and shaped where she is today.

[pirkid01]

But who said that Mormons don't work like everyone else? I haven't seen ANY Mormon segregation ever.

[pangea7777]

@pirkid01 Exactly we never practiced segregation contrary to what some other so-called Christian churches may or may not have done. We believe that we are all children of God. There are more non-caucasion members of our church than not and more non-Americans in our faith than not.

[18freckless]

@mlolling i dont think you guys get it. These commercials aren't telling us what they do for a living. The point is to tell us that just because their mormon they are just like every body else. duh.

[mlolling]

does it rally matter for what religion u are that makes do what u do in life and how u go about daily living. there are so many stereotypes about about people and there religions or where they come from. If does not really matter what religion u come from it only matters about what u do and how u treat ur fellow man and woman. people only seem to think about the evils in life from old ideas and thoughts. maybe we should move past that and go on with our lives.

[GospelOfGoodNews]

I love these! Love your peace and joy that I find in the church and especially the message of the good news of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ on the earth today. There is no more important message. I love my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ my life would mean nothing without Him. My prayer is that all may know His unconditional love, joy and peace.

[luzzy321]

@pangea7777 thats beautiful ! (:

[pangea7777]

@luzzy321 a disciple of Jesus Christ and one who strives to follow His teachings and His Gospel of "Good News" as recorded in the New Testament. Our first article of faith states: We believe in God the Eternal Father, His son Jesus Christ and in the Holy Ghost.

Basically, our religion is simple we believe in kindness. This is what Christ taught and what we believe in and strive for. The two greatest commandments are to love God and to love our neighbor unconditionally.

[pangea7777]

@googlebeaglie no more odd than those who have nothing better to do than do post negative comments on people simply trying to better themselves by following and centering their lives on the teachings of Jesus Christ.

[pangea7777]

@chbrules I suppose it all depends upon how willing you are to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ. Just as if you want to be healthy yet you do not eat healthy or excercise I can guarantee you that you will never see a change unless you are willing to make it yourself.