Reverence was not a top priority for my 12 nieces and nephews visiting the Missionary Training Center on a February Sunday afternoon. We had just finished attending a sacrament meeting where their grandpa, after several years of service, had been released as a branch president. The children had ... Read More
Little Messenger, Big Support
Addendum to “There’s No Way I Signed Up for This?” and “The Perfect Stranger” I’ve had people tell me that the minds of little children and youth aren’t developed enough to understand principles of recovery. I don’t think it’s true. I want to tell you about a little girl who definitely has the Main ... Read More
The Perfect Stranger
Addendum to “There’s No Way I Signed Up for This?” We all know how good it is to have a friend who’s gone before us and managed to survive the hard thing we’re being challenged with today, someone who can give us some pointers on our present situation. Saylor is that friend for Gracie. Gracie and ... Read More
“There’s No Way I Signed Up For This!”
I believe the doctrine that teaches that we chose to come to earth, that before we came we were prepared for mortality over eons of time by God Himself, and that we were aware of the trials that might come our way. On Spirit filled days I sometimes form a faithful picture of my final pre-earth ... Read More
“Bleak Midwinter”
This morning as I opened my blinds to allow the first light of day into the cozy yellow bedroom I was hopeful for sunshine. But as I pulled the string that opens my view to the world outside and gazed out the window at the gray day these words came to mind. “Snow had fallen, snow on snow.” They are ... Read More
Struggling? Don’t Abandon Your Resolution—Check Your Motivation!
I can do this! Do it for the clothes—the skinny jeans, the juniors section of Kohls, shopping on the right side of the Dress Barn. Do it for the concerned people in my life—my husband, my mother, my kids…think of the kids. Then there’s my doctor. I could do it for him, for my heart, my knees, my ... Read More
“Hey, I Didn’t Break My Leg!”
Sometimes the best entertainment in the house comes with the house. In fact, sometimes it is the house, or part of it. We are the proud owners of one such piece of equipment. Who knew that a simple piece of lumber could be such a draw to little ones looking for excitement? But paint a board with ... Read More
You Are Not Alone
Good Morning Friends, Are you feeling alone in your recovery today? Please know that you are not! The Church has begun posting encouraging stories of recovery on their Addiction Recovery Program website, arp.lds.org. When you are feeling like you're the only one, take a minute to read the thoughts ... Read More