Honest and heartfelt thoughts and stories about home, family, love, faith, and personal growth.
I am a much different person than I was 10-15 years ago. Now, I have always been a kind person who could befriend and love anyone, even if their beliefs or lifestyles were quite different than mine. That’s something that…
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**Note: I have shut down these pages for now. I didn’t get enough engagement. However, I am more than happy to start it back up again if there is interest. I really believe in it; I just didn’t want to…
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I gave a talk in church yesterday. My husband, who asked me to speak, let me pick my topic. As I thought about what I wanted to speak about, topics like charity, worth, and peacemaking came to my mind. I…
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I have been thinking a lot about political partisanship lately. It seems to have gotten more and more extreme in the past few years. I have seen how it can hurt relationships, fill people with unhealthy anger, fear, and dread,…
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Before I begin writing what I wish to say, I want you to understand that what I share in this post can change your life if you allow it. My life has already been changed. If you are someone who…
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On August 18, 2024, I gave a brief talk in church about experiences I have had where I have felt the Holy Ghost comfort me. It was so beautiful to ponder on my life as well as read through old…
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I have come to enjoy personality tests more and more over the years because they help me understand more about myself and others. The one that is the most accurate one, at least for me, is created from the Myers…
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Update: Here is the link to my book! It is available as a paperback, hardback, and Kindle e-book. The e-book is exactly the same as the printed copy, but you will need a pen and paper to answer the reflection…
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I have always tried to be a kind, genuine person. I see good in others and love making new friends. Because of that, I have had many friends over the years who are very different from me in their beliefs,…
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Last night before midnight, our family discussed our year and what events were most meaningful to us. It was no contest: Asher’s birth was the most wonderful and memorable event to happen in our 2023. And our lives have never…
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