Meet Nicole Edwards!
I was born and raised in Utah. I lived in Orem, Utah for 18 years. I met my hubby, Chad, in Orem (where he is from as well) at a singles ward activity. My best friend "hooked" us up and we haven't been apart since. We have a little 3-year-old girl named Taylee, who gives us so much joy and many messes. Right now I am a stay at home mom and Chad is a first year DO student at Midwestern University. In the future when Chad is done with school and we have a bit more money I would love to go back to school and get into a dental hygiene program. In the fall I am planning on getting a job as a dental assistant while Taylee goes to preschool.
If I had an hour of free time:
I would probably be blogging or planning the next trip/vacation. My parents like to know what is going on with us since we moved to Arizona so when ever I update my blog about their only grandchild, Taylee, they love it. I love planning things whether it is meals for the week, writing lists on what I need to get done, finding ideas for Taylee's next birthday or planing vacations we may or may not go on. I haven't been out of the country yet but I sure have lots of future plans for it. My Mom's Dad is Dutch and moved to the US from Amsterdam in his 20s. I would love to go to the Netherlands and take my mom to visit where her dad is from and maybe even meet up with some extended family.
Share an experience that has strengthened your testimony:
The power of prayer is so valuable to me in my life. Some of the hardest decisions I have had to make have been made easier with prayer. When we were looking at what medical school Chad should go to I took the decision to my Heavenly Father in prayer. I know we are supposed to be here in Arizona for a reason and I know it isn't a mistake. Since we have moved here I have made amazing friends within our relief society and I am more active in the church and doing what I should. I have also loved being able to be part of the immense service our relief society does. That alone is a strong testimony builder to me that I am where I need to be and that this church and gospel is true.
Favorites:
Dessert - Yumberri yogurt is my new favorite place. I love ice cream and when I can pretend it is healthy for me because it is called "yogurt" it is a double bonus.
Hobbies - Blogging, cooking, crafting, bike rides, hiking, snow boarding and I am sure I am forgetting a few.
Scripture - D&C 14:7 "And, if your keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God." I first heard this scripture when I went to EFY and it was the theme scripture. They put the scripture to the tune of one of Celine Dion's songs and now I can't get it out of my head. I love how short but powerful and true it is. If we ever talk about enduring in Relief Society or Sunday School you may see me lip singing this scripture to my self.
Hymn - There is a green hill far away. When I was first learning how to play the piano this was the first song I could kind of pluck away at. After playing it and reading the words so many times the meaning of the song hit me and it has been a favorite ever since. It isn't the most happy of songs but it is able to ground me and remind me of my Saviors sacrifice for me.
Thanks for sharing with us Nicole!
