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I got a birthday box from my parents recently.  It included a letter that announced itself as awkward.  Was it?  Not in the slightest.  I love reading those sappy letters from my mother, my biggest cheerleader.  I don't know how many more of those I will get, so I'm treasuring them now. I used to… Continue reading Awkward?

I was walking the four little boys to school on Monday morning.  It was such a nice day that I thought I'd let my three year old tag along.  However, my seven year old son, Hyrum, was slower than the three year was, as he kept bending over and picking things up out of the… Continue reading One by One

We’re on a family vacation this week and next.  We headed off to California (from Wisconsin) and are now on the return.  My husband’s normal idea of a road trip would be to drive straight there, alternating drivers.  This time I convinced him to break it up into fun little bites, stopping to see Mt… Continue reading The Journey

In 3 Nephi 12, Christ is teaching people about their oaths and swearing not "by heaven" or "the earth."  I couldn't help but wonder then, if that includes some of my phrases like, "Oh my goodness," or "Oh my lands," or "Oh my heavens" that I use when I am frustrated.  Really, these are just… Continue reading “Tongues of Angels”

A few years ago, I was reading Joseph Smith History where the angel Moroni is quoting from the last chapter of Malachi in the Old Testament.  He says: And he shall plant in the hearts of the children the promises made to the fathers, and the hearts of the children shall turn to their fathers. If it were not… Continue reading My Mother-in-Law