Sister Spotlight - Linda Brunisholz

I was born in San Francisco and raised just across the bay in the suburb of Fremont.  My family  was baptized into the Church when I was the ripe old age of 11.  Strange as it may seem, I lost my friends due to my new religious beliefs.  However, the Church, for me, was like a new found friend.  I loved everything about it...Primary, Young Women's, road shows, dance festivals, early morning seminary (I could barely breathe at 5 a.m. but somehow it worked out), interstake dances, Girl's camp, firesides....oh and don't let me forget the ward parties and bazaars....yeah, back in the day!  My mother thought our family was relatively small in comparison to the other Mormon families....so after we joined the Church she went on to have two more children and, if that wasn't enough, we became involved in the Indian student placement program.  Now she had seven children which seemed to suffice her.

I was exposed to a variety of things as a child and teenager - most enjoyable were ballet and tap, gymnastics, camping, music (I played the clarinet), cheerleading, and going to the beach...body surfing by day...roasting hot dogs and marshmallows by night.

Moving from sunny California to Rexburg, Idaho after high school was quite a shock to the system.  Although I spent most of my time wind-blown and frost bit, I loved the experience at Ricks College.  From there I moved on to BYU.  In my college years I had an opportunity to backpack through Europe, a wonderful life changing experience.  We travelled to seven countries and came home with a new appreciation of America.

Bob and I met 17 years ago and have been married over 14 years.  Between us we have five children and two grandchildren.

All three of my children were born in Houston, Texas.  My oldest is David.  His son is 9 weeks old and added so much joy to my life.  Taylor is my second son.  He recently graduated from the BYU School of Business and plans to go to law school.  Nicole is my youngest, soon to graduate from the University of Utah.

I was a stay at home mom while my children were young which was a huge blessing in my life.  Once all three were in school, I did need to resume employment.  I worked as the Vice President of Sales at an independent yellow page firm for seven years.  I have been self employed ever since.

I am basically very domestic; however, work outside the home hampered this interest a bit.  I love to read, laugh, try new recipes (especially Christie's), get a foot zone from Gloria, a facial from Cheryl, and a pedicure with my daughter.  I love the ward, my friends and my neighbors.  Moving into the Morningside Cove has been a wonderful part of my life's journey.