2010 July | Mormon Women

July 27th, 2010 by admin

Nothing Short of A Miracle

Gina Traynor

From Dublin, Ireland, Gina talks candidly about her struggle with infertility. A lawyer by training and a convert to the Church, Gina overcame a fear of doctors and hospitals to complete IVF treatments, resulting in the birth of her daughter Ella. Gina reveals a deep gratitude for her supportive husband, although not a member of the Church himself, and their precious daughter.

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Posted in: 41 - 50 years old, Conversion Stories, Conversion Stories, English, Ireland, Married with children, Personal Challenges, Personal Challenges, Sisters Abroad, Sisters Abroad - Tags: convert, Europe, family, infertility, legal, Mormon women, motherhood, part-member marriage

July 21st, 2010 by admin

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Healing Body and Soul

Heather Oman

After her fourth consecutive miscarriage, Heather Oman turned to blogging to express her feelings about her experience and Mormon Mommy Wars was born. Heather also founded Living With PKD, an online community for people, like herself, with Polycystic Kidney Disease. Heather talks about what she does to take care of her body in the face of chronic illness and the important role of online support communities like the ones she’s founded.

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Posted in: 31 - 40 years old, English, Married with children, Personal Challenges, Personal Challenges, Professional Paths, Professional Pursuits, United States - Tags: blog, disease, education, graduate school, LDS culture, Mormon women, washington DC

July 13th, 2010 by admin

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A Tough Thing To Do

Eugenia Hancock

Although promised in her patriarchal blessing that she would be married in this lifetime and be the mother of children, Genie turned 39 still single. Demonstrating exceptional patience and humility in her prayers, Genie then met and married the father of seven children. The couple has since adopted two abused teenagers as well. Genie talks about being a stepmother and the challenge of giving up one’s whole will to the Lord.

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Posted in: 51 - 60 years old, English, Magnifying Motherhood, Magnifying Motherhood, Married with children, Personal Challenges, Personal Challenges, Single, United States - Tags: abuse, adoption, divorce, faith, infertility, LDS Family Services, LDS woman, Mormon women, motherhood, patriarchal blessing, prayer, single

July 8th, 2010 by admin

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Help This Child

Vicki Dalia

Vicki Dalia is the mother of eighteen children, eight of whom are adopted. She also runs a family business and a non-profit orphanage in Guatemala. She sees the hand of the Lord guiding her work helping children. In this interview, Vicki tells of the trials and rewards of establishing the orphanage and offers a helpful perspective on parenting and living a gospel-centered life.

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