Eliza R. Snow is one of the most prominent women in LDS history. Most of us have grown up singing hymns penned by this talented poetess and hearing stories of her life and faith. But for all the stories I have heard, I did not feel that I really knew her until I read this… Continue Reading
Tag Archives: Enrichment
Great Sewing with Vintage Patterns
Today we have a great guest post from sewing whiz and author Susan Denney. You can find more about here and a link to her web site at the end of this post. If you have ever wondered whether you should make up one of those cute vintage patterns you see in thrift stores… Continue Reading
Reflection
Facebook lends its users a peek into the thoughts and lives of their friends or loved ones. Each day as I ‘check in’ on my home page, I’m uplifted and encouraged by updates that my good friends share. Many get me thinking. My friend Rachel recently posted this thought and it had my mind racing:… Continue Reading
Wonderful Winter
Where I live winter is long. Long, dark, bitter cold, full of smog and down right miserable. I’m not the first to admit winter is my least favorite season. Fortunately, natures trade off for enduring winter hardships are her other seasons: spring, summer and fall. No waking up early to slip and slide to a… Continue Reading
Natures’ Reminder
This past weekend I had the opportunity to venture to Bryce Canyon National Park. Where inspiring vistas, romantic hiking down through the red rock spires, and nature surrounded me at every turn. I could not help but be thankful for this little niche on God’s Earth and tangibly feel his all encompassing love for me…… Continue Reading
I am Who I am
I wrote this little ditty many years back when I was finding my way. I dedicated it to all the women in the world, and I still do. Today, I like to break it out when the pressures of life make it hard to be myself and easy to start apologizing for my inabilities. Hope… Continue Reading
Book of You – Part II
Last month I started the ongoing challenge of us Mum’s doing something to record our story ready to hand over to our kids in years to come. For anyone that understands the counsel we have had about keeping a journal or had the opportunity to read an ancestors journal you will immediately understand how crucial… Continue Reading
Ever Had One?
It was one of those days. The baby woke up cranky and earlier then expected, eliminating my shower time. My Husband was sitting somewhere on campus in his early morning class with our only car parked in student parking. Full diaper boxes usually stored under the crib had miraculously disappeared like a thief in the… Continue Reading
Link Within the Chain
(Chain pictures found here) Long ago in High School Seminary a wise teacher told me something that has always stuck. “The temple covenants we make are like a link in a long chain” He went on to explain this chain as a means to being linked to our ancestors and posterity for eternity. I’ve recalled… Continue Reading
FHE: Planning for Fun
My 12 year old daughter had her friend stay over last night who is not a church member but was eager to come to church with us. Kirsten loves it when someone not of our faith comes along whether its church or Young Women’s but this particular friend, we’ll call her Laura, is a truly… Continue Reading