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.
Who I Am Youth Conference
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) …
Ministering – “That Ye Love One Another; as I Have Loved You”
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 …
ENGLAND: Preston England Temple and Family History Sites in Manchester
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 …
Young Women 1st Counselor
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.
Alive in Christ
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 …
Taking on the Name of Jesus Christ
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 …
Do Your Part with All Your Heart
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. …
Teacher + 1st Counselor
January was such a special spiritual month for Jacob and Sarah. Sarah loves the temple and was so happy to go a couple times this last month. And Jacob loves to have a buddy to go with. This month was special for Jacob though because on January 4, he was ordained a Teacher in the …
Temple Baptisms
Our beautiful Sarah got to go inside the temple and do baptisms for the first time. It was the most perfect experience and I am so happy for her. Sarah has been so excited for this moment. She has been preparing and anticipating this for years! When we entered the baptistry, Sarah had the whole …