This could also have been titled “How NOT to Have Pity Party.” There is some great advice in today’s guest post! We’ve all heard the old Roosevelt “Comparison is the thief of joy” quote. Well . . . maybe we haven’t all heard it (though it makes us sound like a fancy bunch – perfectly […]
I Don’t Know What to Say
Today’s guest post comes from Dana who originally wrote this post earlier this year. It is a touching read about the service rendered to her family at the sudden death of her son-in-law. My response to death has been forever changed. It isn’t that I haven’t done appropriate things in the past, but now I […]
Are you up for a gratitude challenge?
5×7 Colorful Print 5×7 Brown Print The Challenge: Randomly choose one day this week to document, either by writing or photos, all the blessings you recognize throughout that day. Next Tuesday, November 19th, I will share my “day” and provide a linky where you can […]
To Infinity and Beyond! by Jane Payne
I think we learned about infinity in the third grade. It felt so Newton- or Einstein-like to use the word that could not be counted. Infinity held such power and from then on many childhood conversations were trumped with it; “I hate spinach infinity,” “I love arithmetic infinity.” However, when “powers” were introduced in seventh grade, infinity nearly […]
A Special Gift is Kindness
As you may have noticed I have been absent for the past few days from the blog. My brother got married in the Orlando LDS Temple on Friday! And since it was Orlando I just had to use the opportunity to take a few of my kids to experience the Magic Kingdom and Universal Studios […]
Grateful Hearts, Giving Hands take two
As you know Autumn (don’t call it fall!) is my favorite season of the year. I love the bountiful harvest, the colors changing, the gathering of family together, the spicy smells, etc. But this quote got me thinking. What if we, like nature, also made this time of year a time of sowing, of scattering […]
How Can I Keep From Singing?
At church today we sang one of my favorite hymns, How Great Thou Art. What a glorious list of blessings from the Lord is contained in that hymn! Music is so intertwined in our lives. I am certain one reason is because when we are filled with gratitude to God we cannot be kept from […]
Living Eucharisteo
For a little over a year I have been on a personal journey. I’ve realized this is the only real goal I want to carry forward in my life. Not because I don’t want to accomplish other things or better myself but because this one thing has the power and capacity to be the catalyst […]
Give Thanks – Eucharisteo
For a little over a year I have been on a personal journey. I’ve realized this is the only real goal I want to carry forward in my life. Not because I don’t want to accomplish other things or better myself but because this one thing has the power and capacity to be the catalyst […]
Throw Your Family a Surprise Party
Sometime this week I want you to throw your family a surprise party. There is very little preparation you need to do. You can definitely go all out and make it a huge grand affair but with this surprise party, simple is better. First, print off the following banner {click on the image}. Punch two […]
Happiness Happens
Did you know that August is Happiness Happens month? A few weeks ago I came across this wonderful story of service and giving and creating happiness. I knew I needed to share it with you! It begins with a secret nine women held for more than 30 years. Would you be able to keep a […]
Motherhood – Service of the Highest Order
The most service I ever do is the day in and day out work as a mother. Tending to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of children can be physically, emotionally, and spiritually exhausting. Just this morning after helping the children with school, talking to a high school counselor, and doing some laundry, I held […]
A Challenge
The campaign to raise money for the Stella Harris Oaks Single Parent Scholarship ends Wednesday, although donations will be accepted any time even after the campaign. Here’s my challenge to you: Make a donation (even if it’s just $5) Come back here and leave a comment letting me know you donated. Just a simple “I […]
My Mother’s Basket
The following post is modified from a talk my mother gave on Mother’s Day in 1996. It is about my Mexican grandmother, Guelita, and all the service she has rendered throughout her lifetime. The black and white photos are from my cousin Allison who has access to these and scanned them in to share with […]
The Gift of a Grateful Heart
This is a post I wrote for Latter-day Homeschooling earlier this month. I am reposting it here. You will notice some repetition from earlier posts I have written but that’s okay! Some things are worth repeating. ☺Interspersed in the post are photos of some of my blessings from this past week. (via pinterest) Have you […]