I hope you all had a wonderful LIGHT filled Christmas! We were blessed to have all the kids and grands here to enjoy lots of yummy food, fun games, and spending time together. As we prepare to enter a new year, I hope we can carry the spirit of Christmas with us and use it to LIGHT the way to serve others in some way every day…
Read MoreA couple weeks ago I had the opportunity to go to St. George. While we were there, we stopped at one of my favorite home décor/gift stores, “Cosy House”. https://www.becosyhouse.com There are not many shops like this…
Read MoreLast September the lovely woman, Jenner, who cuts my hair asked me where she could find a one-of-a-kind baby dress for an Orthodox Greek baby baptism. She explained how she and her husband had been asked to be the God Parents for this sweet little girl…
Read MoreThis past week my daughter Steph and I had the opportunity to go to Lake Powell one more time to finish up the cloth Roman shades and draperies on our friend’s houseboat...
Read MoreFor the past two years I have served as a service missionary for The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints. The unusual twist to my mission call is that I did not apply for it, the church called me out of the blue and asked if I would be willing to serve...
Read MoreI’ve always had an affinity for frogs. From the time I can remember, I have loved frogs! However, I don’t like to hold real frogs, I just like to look at them – with a plate of glass between us…
Read MoreAs the years have come and gone, Easter has become my most favorite holiday. Yes, even more than Christmas! Did you know the word holiday comes from the old English word for holy day…
Read MoreTwice a year, our church has what we call General Conference. I look forward to these two weekends like a kid on Christmas Eve! Our church leaders speak to us in three meetings on Saturday and two on Sunday – a total of ten hours! Some may groan at the thought of spending ten hours of church! The best part? I get to watch it on TV, snuggled up in my blanket and jammies…
Read MoreLast Saturday, I had the opportunity to attend an event focusing on Jesus. Even though there were times when the weather tried to douse the LIGHT at this outdoor event, the LIGHT of Christ always shines even when it rains…
Read MoreHave you ever wondered why we use eggs to celebrate Easter? Eggs have actually been used for centuries to celebrate the rebirth of nature in the spring, as a symbol of fertility, and the rebirth of Christ…
Read MoreFrom the time I can remember, I’ve had a love for rocks! As a little girl I collected them everywhere I went, and many times brought them home, painted them, and gave them away as gifts…
Read MoreFrom the moment we are born, our time clock here on earth begins ticking. For many during this difficult past two years, death, grief and pain…
Read MoreMy sweet friend Virginia, and her faith to find the light in the midst of darkness. . .
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