Some time ago my family and I had the exciting opportunity to attend a Lindsey Stirling concert. Lindsey Stirling is a choreographer, dancer, and violinist well-known for her artistry and high-intensity performances. Between two of her numbers she spoke of…
Home Remedies For When Sickness Hits
I am doing some traveling this week and am sharing an essay I wrote a few years ago. I hope you find it helpful. Having had a good seven weeks of improved eating and exercising and after bragging to my…
Be Kind And Loving Because That’s Who You Are
I have been the recipient of countless acts of love and kindness throughout my life. Many of which I’m probably not even aware. Some acts have been large, and some tiny, yet significant. To my regret, I am often unable…
Uplifted, Renewed, and Replenished
Have you ever been so busy with the demands of the day that you missed seeing the beauty around you? Recently, while driving in the car, I noticed the mountains in the distance. This is a view with which I…
Making Life Harder Than It Needs To Be
A humorous mis-read led me to realize that I might be making my life harder than it needs to be. As I walked past a sign out front of a financial service center, I read, “Sign up for your digital…
What Books Would You Choose to Carry
If you could take only a few things on an extended trip, what would you bring? I pondered this question as I watched my daughter weigh her suitcase before flying out the next morning. She was leaving for a 9-month…
Giving Oneself Grace
It’s the middle of January, and normally I like to have my New Year’s goals/theme in place by now…. But this year, I gave myself grace. I allowed myself to take whatever time I needed to enjoy reviewing the past…
The New Year – Reflect, Ponder and Appreciate Life’s Experiences
Before rushing headlong into the New Year, I invite you to reflect, ponder and appreciate your experiences of this past year. Only as I took the time to reflect did I realize the gifts my varied experiences provided me. Let…
It’s The Day After Christmas
It’s the day after Christmas. I’m sending you much love this day and hoping you are feeling the love the Savior has for you. Please remember, in all the giving of gifts, that the ultimate gift is the grace of…
Recognizing Tender Mercies
I was touched by the message of a Christmas story I recently read. My thoughts turned to three of my dear friends who had passed away some time ago. I was missing them and feeling sorry for myself. A short…
A Gentle Reminder
This is a beautiful time of year! A time of serving, of giving, of loving. Yet sometimes we can be pretty hard on ourselves. Maybe -things are not going as planned. -we’re tired. -we’re overwhelmed. Maybe we’ve lost sight of…
Keep It Simple And Remember The Purpose
Holidays can be wonderful times of family, fun and laughter, but they can also be times of unnecessary stress. It is easy to get over-loaded with plans and activities and lose sight of the purpose of the celebration. I have…
