General Conference Earlier this month we had the wonderful privilege of hearing from a Prophet of the Lord and leaders of His Church. It was amazing, as always. The messages were filled with testimony about our Savior, Jesus Christ. But if I were to pick one theme for me it was TEMPLES. I felt like …
A couple weeks ago we were talking about temples in family study and it sparked an idea! We wanted to go to the Manti Temple Open House. And we did it! It seemed a little crazy when we were first planning it but it actually ended up being a big blessing. It gave us something …
Last weekend, Jacob went on his first overnighter youth activity! He was so excited and had a really great time. The young men and young women from our ward went up to Estes Park and stayed at the YMCA of the Rockies. The first night, they had a devotional about the Atonement. In the morning, …
Oh this sweet boy. My heart has been so tender with him the last several weeks. But my favorite part might have just been this – and I wasn’t even there for it! I love going to the house of the Lord. I love the spirit that is there. It feels like home. And I …
Promptings of the Spirit by Elder Gary E. Stevenson was so timely for me. I revisited this message when I was in the thick of Christmas preparations. I was up late night after night trying to finish scrapbooks for my kids. It is a project of love and I am so grateful for them (and …
A couple weeks ago, Mark was released from his calling as a teacher in Primary for Jacob’s class and accepted the calling to be the pianist in Primary. This is a first for him and he is sad to no longer be teaching but excited for the opportunity to play the piano more.
O how each one of us needed this message from Elder David A. Bednar. In the Path of Their Duty was a message where each of us felt seen. It is something we all need on some level. Someone to notice what we are trying to do. I am learning (I hope!) more and more …
I was saddened Monday morning to hear of the passing of President M. Russell Ballard. He has been “with me” my entire life. It has led me to reflect on what I have learned from him throughout my life. Last month while we were listening to General Conference, after President Ballard spoke, Mark said he …
Jacob, Sarah, Benjamin, and Lydia had their Primary Program today. It was the one and only time all four of them were in it together. I am so grateful for the gospel truths they are learning. “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Philippians 4:13