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
“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
“Come In”
Let’s face it, Sunday parenting is not easy. I have early memories of conversations over Sabbath afternoon mashed potatoes and roast beef that went something like this: Dad, who sat on the stand and participated as a member of the bishopric much of his life, would say, “Wasn’t sacrament meeting ... Read More
Addiction Recovery Channel 5 Broadcast
This is just a note to let you know that the church is doing a 30 minute broadcast on the LDS Addiction Recovery Program called “Twelve Steps – The Road to Recovery.” It will air on Sunday at 12:30 pm between General Conference sessions on KSL Channel 5. Below is the KSL promotional on You-Tube. ... Read More
The Circle – Step 12 Carrying the Message
Matthew has escaped once again. Three-year-old on the soccer field! Out into the middle game he darts. Dodging the bevy of eight-year-old superstars, his big sister among them, he makes a beeline for his daddy, the coach. I leave my lawn chair behind and make my way on to the field to fetch ... Read More
The Keepsake Catastrophe – Step 12 Practice these principles in all you do
I’m not a big keeper when it comes to most things, but I have absolutely no judgment when it comes to photos of my children and the paper treasures they’ve generated over a family lifetime. Anything that reminds me of how much I treasure them is a treasure to me—photos, programs, certificates, ... Read More
The Other Shoe – Step 12 Service
My daughter-in-law and I went together to buy a gift for my son’s birthday. We bought him a new pair of new running shoes. They were quite expensive, but he is very much in need of shoes that can take a beating. I joked with him yesterday that I bought him “a shoe” for his birthday. We had a ... Read More
“Happy Are We” – Step 3 Trust in God
We live in a time when toys have buttons that awaken magical electronic powers. As we search the retail shelves for just the right toy, even grownups are taken in by the invitation on packaging that reads, “Try Me.” One day, just after Christmas, I was waiting while my mother stood in the return ... Read More