Suddenly my eyes are wide open and awake. I’m completely alert, yet it’s still dark outside. I roll over to check the time…4:00am…ugh…the sun hasn’t even thought of peaking over the mountains yet! I put my pillow over my head to block out the noise of the refrigerator in the next room…yet the only noise…
“Have I done any good in the world today? Have I helped anyone in need? Have I cheered up the sad? And made someone feel glad? If not I have failed indeed.” What have you done to serve someone else in the last week? Ask yourself, “Have I done any good in the world?” If…
Several weeks ago we had people wondering whether or not they could order, After the Victory and Get Strong – Stay Strong, wrist bands. And the answer is now…YES! We are in the process of trying to see how many to order. There are two different bands to choose from. At this point the cost…
The sun peaks its early morning rays through my window…not yet I think…it’s too early…it’s only 7am! I try covering my head with a pillow to block out the light, but shortly after, Kaya comes into my room, “Mama…I’m hungry, I’m thirsty, and I want to watch a movie,” she says. I sigh… “Ok sweetheart……
It was a brisk fall evening, the day after the funeral of my sweet husband and daughter. My dad and I sat on their back deck admiring the fall leaves and enjoying the beautiful view of the mountains. My heart felt heavy, alone, and broken. My life had completely changed and it was moving on…
Last week I was cleaning out our messy office, when I stumbled upon an old journal of Ryan’s. I opened it up and began reading his thoughts… “Goal, Plan, Action, Consistency” were artistically drawn in large letters on the first page. I flipped over to the next page, it read, “Principle Centered Life – Mission…
On Saturday I had the opportunity to listen to the General Womens Conference for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I felt inspired and touched as I listened to the words of those divine women of the church, as well as the wisdom of President Dieter F. Uchtdorf. Some of the things they…
We all have lofty goals and intentions. Some of mine include…exercising every day, eating better, reading my scriptures every day, not procrastinating, keeping my house clean, being a better visiting teacher, getting my kids to bed at a decent hour, attending the temple regularly….those are just a few. I’m sure you all have similar goals…
My Evee is such an example to me. Even though she was only on this earth for four short years, she taught me many valuable life lessons. She’s been on my mind a lot lately and I wanted to share some of what she taught me with you. Lesson #1 It’s Important to Laugh and…
Some of my most cherished memories of Ryan include our late night pillow talks. We would lay in bed and talk about everything…our family, the gospel, work, and friends. I would often listen to Ryan in amazement and think how articulate and wise he was. I loved listening as he would share some of his…