To my fellow parents who are watching their best-laid plans take a backseat to summer and often, to kids. This pic was taken of me and my kids 9 years ago. I am looking at it with a lump in my throat thinking they are all going off or back […]
inspirational
Maybe someone needs to read this as much as I need to remind myself of this: stay true to yourself. Don’t buy into the falsehood that you are not good enough the way you are. Instead, celebrate your uniqueness. God made each of us into a special being with a role to […]
Stay true to yourself
I almost didn’t want to go back today. By three p.m. my seven-day social media fast (off Facebook, Twitter & Instagram as suggested by our LDS Church prophet) was over. But I waited until after dinner, Family Home Evening, and a nice evening stroll with the family before checking Facebook. […]
What I learned 7 days off social media
This is day 2 of a 7-day social media fast I’ve decided to do, prompted by a challenge given by LDS Church President Russell M. Nelson. And it’s been interesting so far. Here are some things I am doing different: -Last night, I found myself twiddling my thumbs at ten […]
Break From Fake Day 2
2 My youngest daughter, at graduation With my youngest child graduating valedictorian from high school, I have been reflecting on our family’s journey. Over the course of eight years, our three children attained high goals during their secondary education. Our oldest was salutatorian, our second had a 4.0 GPA while serving […]
Path to Valedictorian
My voice was shot. I had cheered on my youngest daughter Sabrina in her last state track event, the 800 meter. I whooped and hollered as she passed six people to get to her 8th place finish. And now it was over. Drew and I walked her down to her […]
Watching my daughter race for the last time
The road was blocked, with police diverting traffic for the Provo, Utah, half-marathon. On my way to the convention center a few blocks away, I walked along the sidewalk, watching the progress of the runners. Some looked like they were in pain, probably had been in pain for the past […]
The race to the temple
At the end of your life, would you rather have your treasure chest be full of jewels, or have it be empty because you gave all your jewels away? Follow
Today’s food for thought
My finger hovered over the send button. I wanted so badly to say yes, but my heart told me I shouldn’t. I had been invited to participate in local corporate games through our Chamber of Commerce. The events were fun and would keep me active. But my June through August […]