Life isn’t only serious, thank goodness. I’m a serious person but thankfully a little humor is in my life now and then. Think of me doing something spontaneously funny (as funny as me go-go dancing badly to Pink Floyd’s ‘Money’) and Per laughing hard because it was so hilarious and me laughing so much that […]
What a wise and honest thing to say, as well as words that should be heeded: In referring to the perils of our day, I do not intend to inspire fear, but “soberness.” Being sober means being earnest and serious in assessing your circumstances and careful and circumspect in weighing the consequences of your actions. […]
The Lord knows you. He knows your heart and is pleased with your sacrifice. He smiles upon you each day. He will uphold you and prepare the way for you. He will send His angels before you. You will feel their presence. And with the help of heaven, your talents will be multiplied. I promise […]
“If you love, you will know that everything begins and everything ends, and there is a time for beginning and there is a time for ending, and there is no wound in it. One is not wounded, one simply knows the season is over. One is not in despair, one simply understands, and one thanks […]
Happy Birthday to the best 31 year oldest son a mom could ever have! #oldestson #wheredoesthetimego #sharegoodness #love #lovemyfamily #familiesareforever @blovgren
My favorite statement (and it seems so true): “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not […]
The truest thing I’ve ever heard is, “Change is never convenient.” And the truest thing I know is, “Change is improvement.” Changes become normal over time. Even though some changes are hard and affect a lot I say, “Let changes happen and be improved.” The tree that never had to fight For sun and sky […]
Even a superstar needs a good mentor. Someone who doesn’t just say what they want to hear and inflate their ego, but someone who encourages them to keep growing, to keep moving forward, and to keep striving. #sunshineandblueskiesabovetheclouds #sharegoodness #trulyyou #reachhigher #positiveoutlook #overcomenegativethinking #liftpeopleup #bealight #dowhatyoucan #goforit #itcanbedone #successfulthinking #love #goodness #kindness
How does it help people to relate to them where they are? They may have breakthroughs but they’re still in the same place. Instead, be an example and lift people up; inspire them to reach higher. #sunshineandblueskiesabovetheclouds #sharegoodness #trulyyou #reachhigher #positiveoutlook #overcomenegativethinking #liftpeopleup #bealight #dowhatyoucan #goforit #itcanbedone #successfulthinking #love #goodness #kindness
Everyone has weaknesses and no one is perfect. Weaknesses aren’t the important thing but the condition of the heart. Is it a tactic of the adversary to focus on (judge) other people to stop us from focusing on improving ourselves? Does it really matter that they have weaknesses when I have them, too – when […]
“Asking is the beginning of receiving. Don’t go to the ocean with a teaspoon. At least take a bucket so the kids won’t laugh at you” -Jim Rohn. For over thirty years I didn’t have the humility to sincerely ask. Surely, I asked….but not in humility but because I wanted it. I thought I was […]
“Rise to the great potential within you” – Gordon B. Hinckley. Rise up to who you truly are. Dare to achieve. Be brave, smart, confident, and strong. Go for it and don’t stop until it’s accomplished! Stretch yourself. Reach for the best. You have what it takes. Stay the course and know it can be […]
Dare to only tell ourselves the truth. When bombarded with unsavory thoughts honestly ask ourselves, “is that true?” then believe the answer. #sunshineandblueskiesabovetheclouds #sharegoodness #trulyyou #reachhigher #positiveoutlook #overcomenegativethinking #liftpeopleup #bealight #dowhatyoucan #goforit #itcanbedone #successfulthinking #love #goodness #kindness
Happy milestone birthday to the man I love! A party with our little family is the best! We are going to enjoy a fun birthday dinner tonight with Kansas City BBQ! (I ordered Jack Stack!) #ilovehim #besthusband #sharegoodness #love #lovemyfamily #familiesareforever @swedepwr
Sometimes people are hanging on for dear life and we don’t know it! What we say or do can cause them to hang on or let go. We can never be too kind. Let’s say and do good things and never regret our actions. #sunshineandblueskiesabovetheclouds #sharegoodness #trulyyou #reachhigher #positiveoutlook #overcomenegativethinking #liftpeopleup #bealight #dowhatyoucan #goforit #itcanbedone […]
When alone in a new house, in an unfamiliar town say, “Yay me, high five, I did it.” Show the world that hard things can be done and that everything is fine (just like we know it will be.) Stay in control of the mind and don’t let it run loose with thoughts of being […]
How can we surrender our control to God when we ourselves want to control our lives? Surrender is trust, faith, and hope; it is deferring to the one who knows all; it is believing the best will happen; it is hoping for good outcomes. Good advice in Proverbs says to trust God without reservation and […]
I love the truth that how you live shows on your face without you having to say a word. In this day and age when I’m not sure if things are real or not a twinkle in the eye says a lot – the eyes never lie nor does a radiant countenance. #sunshineandblueskiesabovetheclouds #sharegoodness #trulyyou […]
Thank goodness for good times, right?!! I mean life isn’t always dark and dim and sometimes we enjoy each other and laugh. This is my favorite picture and I smile every time I see it. I love how happy they are and am glad they had that moment. #sunshineandblueskiesabovetheclouds #sharegoodness #trulyyou #reachhigher #positiveoutlook #overcomenegativethinking #liftpeopleup […]
I’m a Mormon (LDS) but I don’t expect anyone else to be one. I just want us to be friends and boost each other up on life’s journey. This world is in turmoil and sometimes it’s downright scary. I think it’s better to be brave and strong rather than weak and afraid. Recently I heard […]
Yesterday my plan included moving as many boxes as possible from the garage to the house and unpacking them by the end of next week. Four boxes of books were put on the dolly and taken to my office…with much effort! (My heart was pounding and I thought ‘never again’ before sitting down for ten […]
Situations are not events that happen by accident, luck, or chance but are perfect orchestrations that could cause us to go to the next level. Every situation teaches something. Look for the lesson, learn from it, and be improved. #sunshineandblueskiesabovetheclouds #sharegoodness #trulyyou #reachhigher #positiveoutlook #overcomenegativethinking #liftpeopleup #bealight #dowhatyoucan #goforit #itcanbedone #successfulthinking
I never knew a sunset could be pink until moving to AZ. It was 6pm and the sky was pale blue and the wispy clouds were gray. Then the sun set and some of the clouds turned pink, and the more the sun set the pinker the sky got. It was beautiful and I thought, […]
If you ever wonder if curtain make a difference: They do! And if you ever wonder why a home feels so homey, it’s probably because of curtains! (Among other things.) One step closer to making our new house a home. (A HUGE smile is on my face!) #odetomoving #perandjadetoaz #newbeginningsahead #sharegoodness #trulyyou #reachhigher #goodnes
“The only way to stay married is to not get divorced” -Jade Lovgren. There’s a reason why people get married and it’s because they love each other. Life is full of unsavory things, weeds, and thorns. And sometimes it takes conscious effort to remember “Why?” – Why did we fall in love? Why do I […]