The Bumpy Road to Mother of the Year
You may have heard that I was recently named the Idaho Young Mother of the Year. It was an honor and an experience that I will cherish always.…
A Different Kind of New Year’s Resolution
Usually at this time of year I am knee deep in New Year's resolutions. Get organized. Lose weight. Save money. Learn something new. But this year I…
A Box of Donuts & A Lesson In Kindness
A few months ago I was asked to bring donuts to a church youth activity. It seemed like an easy enough task. However, I didn't budget my…
Punch your Passport & Embark- A Youth Family History Activity
This year our youth group is having a youth conference devoted to family history. If you aren't familiar with Latter-Day Saint folks, we are kinda…
Considering … Consider the Lilies
This past Sunday I lost my cool. Maybe you've done the same at some point and will have compassion on me. It was just one of those days!!!…
Still. Still. Still. Rediscovering Christmas
Of all the months in the year, I am quite positive that I pack the most into the month of December. My calendar doesn’t have enough space to even…
A Perspective on Suicide
Before you read this post, I want to make it very clear that suicide is NOT the answer. Your life is precious. If you are struggling with…
Thinking beyond “What Would Jesus Do”
A while back, I went to the grocery store early in the morning. As I walked toward the store, a junky car pulled up driven by a hollow-looking man. …
Just in Transition – Lessons from Childbirth
A while back, my dear friend called for advice. She said that she was struggling with negative thoughts and feelings and asked how to get over…
Judge Not and a Sink Full of Dishes
What would you think if I told you that my sink was full of dirty dishes and that my kids were still in their pajamas at noon? What would you think…
Perspective Project – Family Photo Display
In my Latin and Greek Word Roots class, I learned that the word perspective comes from the Latin per (through) and specere (to…