Belinda and Terralee

Belinda Ortiz

We had a delightful visit with Belinda at her home on Duncan Meadows Ln.  She is a warm and welcoming sister, who was born in Southern Chile and her family moved to Northern Chile when she was a teenager. She really loved the place she grew up because it was never winter and the weather was always nice and the landscape was very beautiful.

She converted to the Church when she was in high school. She, her mom and her brother were baptized at the same time. Her mom and sister and brothers are still in Chile. She is one of five children in her family, and she and one of her brothers live in the United States.

Four years after she got married in Chile, she and her husband moved to the United States and lived in Montana then moved to Utah. She was married for 25 years and has been divorced for a year.  She has three children.  Addy is 24 years old, Camila is 22, and Emily is 11.

When we asked her about her hobbies, she said she loves to go walking, and also plays Ping-Pong and tennis. She also loves to read the scriptures and other books. She loves traveling and would like to see as many islands and beautiful gardens as possible.

Belinda said the biggest adventure in her life has been to come to the United States. She really enjoys some of the cultural differences, such as the food we eat in America. She has also experienced some culture shock, such as the pace of life and the weather in the U.S.

We were glad to get to know Belinda.  We are so happy to have her in the River Rose Ward. WELCOME Belinda!

 
Terralee Cazier

Have you been the mom of three very young children?  If so, you have experienced the stage in life that Terralee Cazier is enjoying at this moment.  She is the proud mom of daughters, Evelyn, 6 yrs old; Addison, 3 yrs old; and son, Ammon, 5 months old.  She and her husband are so happy to have their little family. They have been married for 11 years in June,  when they were sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake City Temple.

When Terralee graduated from high school, she became a dental assistant and hygienist.  She continued working in that field until she was able to become a stay at home mom.  Her first love of course, is spending time with her family.  She also likes to find time to read, but time is at a premium with three young kids.

Terralee and her husband were able to get away for a really fun vacation to California together, without the kids.   They felt very spoiled by getting to stay in a really nice hotel. They actually went to Disneyland (such a fun thing to do as adults alone!).  The thing that was even more fun was to go on a whale watching cruise.  Unfortunately, they didn't see any whales but were able to spot some dolphins.  As much as we love our kids, it is so important to get away with our spouses to enjoy and do fun things together focusing on each other, again.  Then it's always great to get back home to our families, and appreciate the lives that we are so blessed to be living.

Terralee, we are so happy you and your family have moved into our ward.  We are glad to add your children to our Primary and to the wonderful group of young mothers and children who live around you on Duncan Meadows.  Your neighbors are awesome and those of us who live a few blocks away, also are anxious to get to know you better.