2026 Camp de Vida has begun! This is our third year of doing this really unique thing as a family. There is something special about family time – the spontaneous moments that let you feel what true joy is like. But there is also something really special about the more structured times too – the …
Jacob and Sarah had the opportunity to attend a joint Aaronic Priesthood Camp and Girls Camp. It wasn’t “trek” in the way that I know it, but it was a trek-like experience (although Sarah was really bummed there was no dressing up). This was Sarah’s first youth camp, and I think it was a positive …
Sarah accepted a new calling to be the Builders of Faith class president. She is excited and a little nervous, too. This will be such a great learning experience for her and she is a natural leader. Can’t wait to watch you serve, sis.
Jacob went to his first youth conference! I am really proud of Jacob for going and I think he was glad by the end of it, too. It was also a fun bonus because Mark was able to go for most of it (he had to come home the night before it ended for work) …
Sister Kristin M. Yee shared a powerful message on ministering. I always saw the value of visiting teaching and ministering, but it wasn’t until I served in the Relief Society a couple years ago that I really gained my testimony of ministering. It truly became my favorite part of the calling. When I think of …
This day will always be a sweet and tender memory for me. When we decided to go to England, I knew I wanted to have my family history be a part of it. Mark has some English ancestry, but it is very distant, so he wasn’t as interested in that for England. But I have …
Sarah was set apart for her very first calling yesterday. She was called to be the First Counselor in the Younger Young Women Class. She is excited and a little nervous but I know she will be wonderful as she discovers her talents and the joy of service.
General Conference I love General Conference. This one we spent with my family which was a rare moment for us. We were in Utah for a wedding and it became almost a week-long fest of family time. Since we were out of our normal element, I know I missed quite a bit. But that just …
This message from Elder Dale G. Renlund was inspiring. He shared a story about President Russell M. Nelson. We all know of his incredible work he did in the medical field prior to his call as an Apostle. In 2018, a special professorship was created at the University of Utah. The individual who receives this …
This message from President Dieter F. Uchtdorf was uplifting and encouraging. He spoke about discipleship and the discipline that it requires. But mostly he shared about how gifted each one of us is and the role that we have to play is important and needed. I have never thought of myself as a big person. …