I recently found out that one of our good friends, Randall Gilbert, passed away last night. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts go out to his family. Here are a few thoughts that came to mind….Live each day to the fullest. Say “I love you” to those you care about. Treat others with kindness and respect. You never know, it may be the last time you get that opportunity. God calls us home on Read more…
I am very grateful for my mother! The things she has taught me will be with me always. I am more than blessed to be a mother. I have such wonderful children and I love them so much! Each one of them has a different personality, different likes and dislikes, different talents and abilities which make our family well rounded. Thank you for the love and appreciation that you showed me yesterday. Thank you mom Read more…
None of us are immune from trial and adversity in our lives. God allows each of us-no matter our skin color, our religion, our marital status, or our age-to experience difficult things in life. Fortunately he puts people in our lives to support us and help us get through those difficult times. Daisy has always done things on her own, but she now realizes that she doesn’t have to go through life alone. She relies Read more…
I invite all of you to take some time coming up on April 1st to listen to living prophets. I know that when I do I am filled spiritually and I can keep that balance of emotional, physical and spiritual where it needs to be.
I love the range of emotion that Julie has shared in The Newport Ladies Book Club’s first book of the series—Olivia! The ladies not only build lasting friendships, but they have intelligent and enlightening book discussions. Focusing on her desire to serve and eager to find out who she is, Olivia joins a ladies book club. True friendship grows and, in the dark times, her friends are a haven for her delicate emotions. She is Read more…
http://video.staged.com/preacher/to_believe This sweet little girl, Jackie Evancho is an example of developing God given talents. May we all believe, have faith and share our talents with others.
As I was walking out to my car this afternoon, I saw an older gentleman walking his dog. Normally it wouldn’t have been anything out of the ordinary. Today, however, tears came to my eyes as I watched him pause in front of the American Flag, bring his arm up and place his fingers on his brow and salute. I am thankful for all those men and women who have given their all to protect Read more…
The gift I am most thankful for this Christmas is the love that the Savior has for me. It is unconditional. He is truly interested in all that is going on in my life. Whether I am having a good day or a not so good day, He is there to lift me up and strengthen me. When I look at the pictures of the Savior by Liz Lemon Swindle, I feel like He is Read more…
I am truly grateful for all those who have walked across my path and have touched my life with hope, love and light. Whether it be directly or indirectly, that moment will be remembered forever. Laney’s TestimonyNovember 26, 2011 When a tragic accident took the life of 20 year old Laney Peacock her family was devastated. Her loss left a hole in the family that is impossible to fill but her family has found some Read more…
I am making crocheted hot pads and rings this year for Christmas. They make great gifts for the cooks in your family and great wedding gifts for newlyweds. These rings are cute, fun and add just the right touch to any outfit. (They make great stocking stuffers for all the girls~young and old in your life) I am taking special orders on these so please let me know how many you need and the colors Read more…