VOICES OF HOPE
Arlo & Kathy
Arlo was born with a severe hearing loss, but was mainstreamed in public schools and relies on a hearing aid and reading lips to communicate with others. 22 years ago, he met Kathy, a widow with a young son. They were married in the Oakland Temple, had two additional children, and currently live in the Salt Lake City area. Until recently, Arlo worked as a structural engineer. Kathy is a sign language interpreter, and they are running a business consulting firm together.
Through their journey they have come to experience the Atonement of Jesus Christ and are grateful for the influence His gospel has had in their lives.
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Arlo was born with a severe hearing loss, but was mainstreamed in public schools and relies on a hearing aid and reading lips to communicate with others. 22 years ago, he met Kathy, a widow with a young son. They were married in the Oakland Temple, had two additional children, and currently live in the Salt Lake City area. Until recently, Arlo worked as a structural engineer. Kathy is a sign language interpreter, and they are running a business consulting firm together. Among other callings in the LDS Church, Arlo has served as an organist for many years. Today he enjoys writing, hiking short distances, and travelling long distances.
ARLO
KATHY
Kathy grew up in Stockton, CA, with her parents and three brothers. Active in the LDS church her whole life, she married in the temple, had a premature baby, then become a widow at the young age of 26. Two years later she met and fell in love with Arlo, and they had two more children together. In 2004 they relocated from California to Utah. Arlo and Kathy have been married for 21 years. Kathy is a sign language interpreter, both by profession and in the deaf ward in her stake. She loves to sing, and began singing duets with her mother in church at the age of 8. She currently sings in a community choir and often signs one of the songs at concerts.
A Burden Lightened - Arlo
My favorite Book of Mormon story is about Alma and his people who were taken in bondage and were given heavy burdens to carry by their enemies, the Lamanites. Rather than freeing the people of Alma from bondage and removing their burdens, the Lord wisely succored them in their state of captivity and strengthened them so that they could “bear up their burdens with ease, and … submit cheerfully and with patience to all the will of the Lord” (Mosiah 24:15). From this story we learn that the Lord’s purpose in allowing us to face adversity is to make us stronger and more faithful. I love this story because it is my story as well.
For with God, Nothing Shall Be Impossible - Lindsay
I am grateful for the loving guidance of my Heavenly Father, who knows each of His children infinitely. I’m grateful for His tender mercies, His inspiration, and for the plan of salvation that allows each of us to make our own choices, and learn from our mistakes. I know that if we humble ourselves and exercise faith, He will turn our weaknesses into strengths.