Jill Bodily
Thanks so much for sharing with us Jill. We are excited to get to know you!
I was born in Thousand Oaks, California. We lived there for 5 years. Then we moved to St. George, Utah, where I grew up.
I moved to Arizona two years ago with my family so that my husband, Kevin, could attend Midwestern University. He is in the Dental program. We moved here from Frederick, Colorado. We lived in Colorado for 11 years while Kevin was working as a computer programmer at IBM. Colorado was so good to us. We are now enjoying this exciting and challenging adventure that has us here in Arizona. We have four children: Cole-about to be 11, Ethan-age 7, Isabel(Izzy)-age 5, and Ashton-age 3.
I met Kevin while we where attending Utah State University. We were both juniors, I was in the pre-Veterinary program, but my last year I decided that was not the path for me and changed to Dental Hygiene. We were married for one year while attending USU. When Kevin graduated, he was offered a job at IBM and we moved to Colorado. I never finished my degree, but have a very fulfilling career as a mother and wife. I wouldn't have it any other way. I have thought if I were to go back to school, I would love to learn about Landscape design. I love being outside and and growing beautiful plants.
2. If you had an hour free time, what might we find you doing?
If I ever have an hour of free time during the day, I wouldn't know what I'd do. I can't sit still! If I have free time at night, I love to relax with a good movie.
3. Share an experience that has strengthened your testimony or why the gospel is important to you?
Moving to Arizona was a really challenging experience for me. I had to leave my friends and a place I loved a lot to come to a place that for me meant uncertanty. Going from a very comfortable income to no income, with my kids uprooted--just so many trials all at once. I knew that this move would bring hard times, I just didn't know how hard it would hit me. However, through all that I went through over the last two years, I learned that My Heavenly Father is very much aware of me. I have felt his loving arms around me through my struggles. I know without a doubt that He answers prayers and will be there for us if we ask Him.
4. What are your following favorites:
- Dessert: I don't have just one...I just love dessert!
- Hobbies: Gardening, yard work and slalom skiing, I just wish I had a boat so I could go all the time!
- Scripture: Ether 12: 27
- Hymn: If I had to pick just one: The Spirit of God
