I love knowing that at one moment I may be laughing, and joking, and having fun and then in the next moment my countenance turns to reverence and I am focused, and quiet, and still having fun but there’s a time and place for all behaviors and I know when to lower my voice, and […]
What I can do as of today is: Take myself on a ride. Attend church, remotely. Write in my journal. Study something. Read. Ponder. Pray. Recognize beauty. Be grateful. Realize “It is what it is” and focus on things within my power to control. Forgive and let things go. Decide being happy, optimistic, seeing the […]
I’ve absolutely loved watching YouTube clips of East Idaho News giving away gifts from Secret Santa. Some people are so blown away by the gifts they are given that they cover their mouths and humbly say, “Are you serious?…For me?” and sometimes they’re brought to tears. Today I was in my bathroom doing my hair […]
I don’t struggle with mental health challenges, but I’ve had depression and know the feeling of hopelessness. I’ve experienced feeling like life was boring and I’ve felt that my life would always be the same. In my depression experience deep in my heart, honestly, I liked feeling sad; it comforted me. Ofttimes I wrote unrealistic […]
For the last few weeks my feelings have been melancholy and somber, so much so that Per said to me, “I’m worried about you.” Two nights ago a dream made me understand that my somber feelings were from watching somber videos on YouTube. Among the YouTube videos I’ve been watching have been segments of women, […]
Last week I blogged about the abundance of blossoms in my backyard. Well, the next day our Oleander tree (in front of the palm tree) burst with a great amount of white blossoms! On my ride today it seems like every plant I saw was in full bloom. I’ve never seen such a vast array of […]
Now that I’ve completely let go of social media I see how it held me down to focus on what didn’t matter and stopped me from truly living my life. What made me let go of social media was me asking myself, “Will I just *watch* other’s live their lives or will I *live* my […]
This song was part of my church’s Seminary theme “Not of the World” in 1984. (I loved that seminary year and the cassette tape my teacher gave to me!) Words never go out of style and the following well-said words spoke to me then and they speak to me now. Click here to listen to […]
I love the new normal of doing many things virtually! Thanks to virtual happenings my presence isn’t required to participate in activities such as concerts. It’s so great that I can support organizations in other places and virtually attend their performances as if I were there. I gladly support what interests me and am happy […]
My life is simple. Before having MS I did many things but now my focus is on surrounding myself with what makes me happy. My reality is that life with having MS has caused a decline in my abilities over the years. My energy levels are affected the most in that now the smallest amount […]
For the kingdom of the devil must shake, and they which belong to it must needs be stirred up unto repentance, or the devil will grasp them with his everlasting chains, and they be stirred up to anger, and perish; For behold, at that day shall he rage in the hearts of the children of […]
A question from Elder Raspband, who is hosting a Face to Face for Young Adults event on September 13, 2020 that will focus on the Restoration Proclamation, is: How does the restored gospel help me overcome the challenges of today’s world? Short answer: In centering myself spiritually I overcome the challenges of today’s world. The […]
During this unprecedented time of lessened human interaction how grateful I am for technology because it allows me to stay connected with others without being in person! YouTube videos let me see what people are doing. Video conferencing apps (FaceTime, etc.) give me the ability to talk to others in different places. And many more […]
Here I sit in my reclined chair doing things on my iPad. I’m content even though my life is reigned in from doing anything but sitting. My attitude is, “It is what it is“ and “So be it.” My mood is always within my control – no matter my circumstances – and with that in […]
I live above the clouds, in a place that has perpetual blue skies and sunshine. With this setting in mind consider this scripture: And he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after […]
My husband is my heart and I love him from the depths of it. He has always given me unconditional love. I’m grateful for knowing true love and having him in my life. I remember this: “I just want to know and need someone to teach me” and there he was. He is a very […]
“Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.” –1 Corinthians 2:9 My heart absolutely loves this scripture because of it’s hope and focus! When stepping back from the world to see eternity I realize the important things […]
Thinking of myself makes me sad but thinking of others changes my focus and makes me happy. What I know is that when I do things for others I feel happy but when I think of myself for some reason I think of what I lack, or what could be better but isn’t, or what […]
Sometimes I feel small. I compare myself to the world’s standards and wonder when I’ll become my best self. I get lost in the shifting ideals of change that surround me. But when I remember my purpose I have peace. I listen to this song and remember the purpose of life. To Become Like Him By […]
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 feel happiness and peace. My home is calm and quiet. My life includes tranquillity. I sit here in my chair listening to peaceful piano music. Much beauty is outside including blue sky. Per is baking a yummy dinner and watching TV with his Bluetooth headphones. I can tell that Fluffy feels perfectly content. In […]
This dream woke me up last night at 11:43 pm: There’s a river that makes me so happy and it’s stream runs right by my house; I love to play in it. Not everyone has the stream and sometimes it gets diverted to new places. When it does and someone new plays in it they ask […]
Have you ever been so happy that your heart felt like it would burst, and when you looked into your eyes they twinkled, and you couldn’t help but smile because it felt so good? I just felt that way and experienced my eyes twinkling and me smiling, and it made me think of this: And […]
For two years (2013-2015) I didn’t drive … AT ALL. In October 2015 I was talking on the phone to my friend and I said, “This is ridiculous, you’re there and I’m here and there’s a car in my driveway, so I’m coming over.” I got in the car -after not driving for two years- […]
The following video is for any woman who thinks she’s “Just a Mom.” Life is the most cherished thing a person can give, and being a mom is the most noble, selfless, and loving choice a woman can be. To all the moms out there…I honor you today. #happymothersday #love #sharegoodness Just a Mom video