I am not a bold person. It’s true. For most of my life I have followed the path of least resistance like water. It’s funny though, it only took one decision to step outside my comfort zone to help me choose something some people call daring or brave or stupid. I’ve heard them all. Whatever you want to call it, this is how one trip outside the country eventually led to me parachuting out of a plane four years later.
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People in Your Life
There are people in your life
you just met.
There are people in your life
that seem to have always been.
Continue readingLove means that yes, we are connected
There is a common notion these days that we are independent creatures. “Live your life” as you want to or need to. Yes, I agree this is quite compelling. Yes, I agree that no one should live their life based on another person’s ideals or worse, wants. You need to live your life to the best of your ability and according to the dictates of your own conscience. But, you have to realize there is a caveat to that. A life filled with love means you are not truly as independent as you think. Your actions will affect others.
Continue readingGeneral Conference thoughts: Finding Refuge from the Storms of Life and The Finest Homes
I think this past spring we were all taught a lesson in the necessity of having a safe refuge to flee to. There are those that already knew this lesson but as a global whole, the rest of us were schooled in this truth. At some point, we all need a refuge to be in to rest, heal, and feel safe.
Continue readingPraying for You
Isn’t it nice to know someone thinks enough of you to mention you in their prayers? I think so.
General Conference thoughts: Teaching in the Home – a Joyful and Sacred Responsibility
by Devin G. Durrant
I don’t connect with every talk and this is one that I had a difficult time finding personal application with. Since I don’t have a family of my own to teach this seemed like N/A counsel. Don’t get me wrong, it is good counsel for those it applies to but for those of us who can’t practice its message at this time it wasn’t the easiest to focus on. Continue reading
General Conference thoughts: The Plan and the Proclamation
by Elder Dallin H. Oaks
Here it is plain and simple folks. This is how it all ties in together. It will not change. Continue reading
My Names
I am proud of my name
but also my hidden name.
Two lines mixed together
and both I claim. Continue reading
Grandma T
She was a young mother
and raised her family.
To her husband and children
she devoted her all faithfully. Continue reading
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