In 2008, before getting MS, my son did a school report on stress and I remember thinking that I didn’t have any. (Wrong!) I was involved in many things and responsible for some, but I and my friends just figured, “Do what needs to be done. No whining. Just put your head down and keep […]
The 23rd Psalm means so much to me while having MS. During the first couple of years of having MS my world was greatly shaken up. I felt very transparent and that people could see right thru me. All my skills had left me and I became like a child who had aged 40 years. […]
The inevitability of these times has been predicted in the scriptures for more than 1,000 years, nevertheless it doesn’t take away from it the fact that some things still suck a big fat hairy toe! The good news is me determining what I focus on, which transcends life’s unfairness to focus on what’s in my […]
Taking the leap of faith let’s me surprise myself by becoming more than I thought possible. (Everyone is born with the ability to do great things.) I’m not perfect but try with all my might to improve. My conscience never takes a vacation from encouraging me to be brave, or do something good, or try, […]
I focus on what I want (eternal life) and let go of everything else that doesn’t help me get there. My focus turns to becoming like my Lord. I give my family members freedom to be themselves and make their own choices because I trust in covenants, ordinances and promises that bind us together. For […]
I heard that one of the qualities of a Super Achiever is that they don’t like to lose. I’ve thought a lot about that comment and concluded that a Super Achiever with a worldly perspective is susceptible to puffed-up pride and ego. (The world believes that puffed-up pride is okay and it strives to master […]
“My son, peace be unto thy soul; thine adversity and thine afflictions shall be but a small moment; And then, if thou endure it well, God shall exalt thee on high; thou shalt triumph over all thy foes. Thy friends do stand by thee, and they shall hail thee again with warm hearts and friendly […]
I know personally that adversity brings blessings when coupled with faith. Consider the David statue and how the sculptor shaped the once block of marble into a beautiful statue and then did finishing work that completed it as a resplendent work of art. Trials are like that, they’re never fun and are often times painful. […]
I wrote this journal entry exactly five years ago today and in reading it again feel to share it on my blog. Enjoy! August 24, 2013 The Ultimate Cost God wants to bless us. But first He wants to know that we mean what we say – at the ultimate cost. This scripture has deeper meaning […]
Life has a habit of getting in the way! But my reminder is this: “Have courage. Be brave. You can do it! Stand for the right and have no regret. Be Strong. Don’t doubt or fear but know it’ll all work out. Have faith and believe in the power from heaven. Don’t get knocked off course […]
After the block of marble is chipped into a form comes the fine finishing work of shaping, buffing and polishing. It’s all important – the chipping and the fine work – because both contribute to the beautiful end result. We tend to focus on the chipping into a form because it takes endurance but the […]
“The tender mercies of the Lord are over all those whom he hath chosen, because of their faith, to make them mighty even unto the power of deliverance.” The Lord will make the righteous mighty, and He will deliver them. This is the last days and the enemy is in full force. This is our […]
I believe that in pre-earth life (our first estate) our task was to choose Heavenly Father’s plan. Our choice became a war in heaven and one-third of the heavenly hosts chose to not follow God and they got cast out: “And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast […]
This picture makes me laugh and also says something about me. When water is dammed it is reserved but if a crack is in the dam and water can escape, it will. I’m like water-if there’s a way to go I’ll find it and go there. There’s something to be said about being unstoppable and […]
Sometimes my thought is Ugh! :-( :-( :-( :-( Let’s face it, life isn’t always roses. Sometimes I just want to cry and all I can do is endure. Even when life sucks I think of a positive phrase about enduring to help me get through the tough time without getting derailed. It’s cheesy, but […]
I love what I read. Person 1: “You should know that a leopard can’t change its spots.” Person 2: “And you should know that people aren’t leopards and they change all the time.” Pep talk: “Have the courage to change. Keep going, endure. The prize is at the end. Grit your teeth, say “I will”, […]
These days, if a person’s opinion is not agreed with they smear the person; they get called names, all kinds of dirt about the past is dug up to discredit, and basically an attempt is made to ruin. There’s no kindness, mercy, or respect for a different opinion. If they don’t like it they won’t […]
I awoke at 3:15 – hot from my covers – and the words focus only on the good kept repeating in my mind. While laying there for two hours my mind thought many good things. (I hope my mind will have this focus each time I awake in the night!) The gap is widening between good […]
Inspirational People Before the American Pioneers were inspirations because of their faith, the American Slaves were very inspirational. (See Negro Spirituals.) A lot of the spirituals mentioned going to Zion and being delivered. Most immigrants in America left the country they loved for freedom or opportunity. They didn’t want to leave the country or people they […]
BELIEVE IN THE THING – Not just wish or hope but have 100% faith that it will be. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF – Believe in your strength. Believe in your ability. Believe in your goodness. GIVE ALL – Do your very best. Do everything possible. Do all you can do. “Do your best plus a little […]