Our family room closet is the home of the toys that have been left behind by five children who have moved on in life and now have children of their own. The toys in this closet would not impress most of today’s kids. There is nothing electronic. A few toys in the closet included batteries the ... Read More
“Shhh! Don’t Tell!” – Step 1, 2, 3
If I had to sum up in one word the name of the miracle that people everywhere are experiencing because they’re applying the 12 Steps to their lives, the word would be “grace.” It is the fundamental doctrine that underlies the entire process of recovery. Grace is the enabling power available to all ... Read More
Never Too Big! – Step 3
I listened from the kitchen sink as my daughter in law (three months into the journey that brings and new life into the world) hefted her three year old up the stairs. As they came closer to the top I heard Diana say in her gentle, morning, mommy voice, “Sammy, you’re just getting too big for mommy ... Read More
Our Kids are Paying Attention To Where We Place Our Attention – Carrying the Message to Our Children
In the early years I held back from openly announcing to the world or my family that I was involved in a recovery program and that I was applying the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous to my lifetime struggle with food. My children knew I had started attending a Sunday night meeting, but Latter-day ... Read More
Potty Training, Some Far Reaching Implications – Step 2
One of my very first recovery instructive experiences was in connection with potty training of my last child, a little boy (I’ll respect his anonymity on this one). This subject may be a little on the edge but it was so enlightening I can’t help sharing it. One day in the middle of the potty ... Read More
“Sorry, Right Number, But Eliza Isn’t Taking Any Calls!” – Step 11
When Eliza two years old and starting to express herself quite clearly with words her parents left her with me for several nights and went out of town. She obviously missed them. She asked about them. She looked out the big front window hoping to see them coming up the walk, and at times she even ... Read More
“Ethan, Patience Means Be Quiet!” – Steps 6 and 7
We've had the great experience of having three of our adult children, their spouses, and children live with us at separate times. It has been great fun to be a full time grandma and enjoy once again observing the early learning of little ones. One day as I sat outside the entrance to the kitchen I ... Read More
The Whole Earth and I Have Something in Common – God’s Mindfulness – Step 2
I became friends with a sister in my ward from Mexico. She was struggling with her marriage and seeking to know the Lord’s will. One day she asked if I would go the temple with her. The temple was extremely busy. We waited an exceptionally long time in the waiting room. For several weeks I had been ... Read More
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- …
- 23
- Next Page »