Introducing Delisa Hargrove!!

I love doing spotlights for other people, but don’t think I’ve ever written one for myself. So, I asked my husband Anthony for help. Anthony: “You have all kinds of interesting things to talk about.” Delisa: ‘Then, what should I talk about?” Anthony, “Me!”Probably the most unique thing about me (besides my name which is pronounced DAY-lisa) is that I’ve moved 55 times in my life—living in 5 states multiple times (Utah, Arizona, Oklahoma, Idaho, & Texas), 4 countries (Israel & Egypt in student study abroad programs, Scotland for my mission, Germany as an au pair to learn German for post graduate work). Before marriage at 26, I never had nice clothes or even a car; I started working when I was 12 & with my money, I traveled!! My love to see & experience the world!I graduated from BYU (single!) with a BA in International Relations emphasis on Middle East (I was fluent in Arabic, but also took Hebrew & Russian at BYU & became fluent in German). I intended to attend Thunderbird Intl and study International Law after my German internship, but met Anthony in Midland, Texas during the 6 weeks I spent at home prior to leaving for Germany. After returning from Germany, Anthony & I married in the Dallas Temple and he moved me to Lubbock. He was born & raised in Lubbock, and joined the Church while working for my Uncle in Midland. He was the most golden contact I’ve ever shared the Gospel with, and the most eternally rewarding. He was my 7th marriage proposal, and the Lord let me know Anthony was my “covenant” & “completeness”(=7)One of my most passionate life goals is to go to all of the Temples in the world. I’ve been to 75 Temples so far (76 in December). When I set this goal in 1992, there were only 44 temples in the world!

My 5 favorite places on earth (so far)

The Garden Tomb at sunrise

The Nile River at sunset

Isles of Lewis/Harris, Scotland

Any temple

Our Home.

My favorite scriptures

Old Testament: 2 Kings 6:13-17 / Isaiah 53

New Testament: John 17 / Revelation 7:13-17

Book of Mormon: Moroni 10:30-33

Doctrine & Covenants: 128:22-24 / 76:5-10, 116-118

Pearl of Great Price: Facsimile #2

My favorite past-times

Headstone hunting/Family history

Motorcycle riding

Beach or Boating

Time with family & friends

My favorite tunes

Sacred: “Come Thou Fount”, “In Humility”, “O Divine Redeemer”

Classical: “New World” Symphony, “Pachelbel’s Cannon”

Secular: “Where the Streets have No Name”, “Angels on the Moon”, “Collide”

My favorite food

Potatoes,

Chicken Fajitas,

Naan bread,

Lemon bars,

Water

Skills that surprised me

Gold leafing

Canning

Gardening

Favorite thing about my calling

I love the young women's accomplishments & amazing talents!!

I love hearing & seeing their testimonies grow!