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September 13, 2022

When You Think No One Cares

September 13, 2022/ Leslie Johnson
When You Think No One Cares

“At times some may think that no one cares – but someone always care! Your Heavenly Father will not leave you to struggle alone, but stands ever ready…

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September 13, 2022/ Leslie Johnson/ 1 Comment
Caring, Light, Love, Protector, Elephants, Charms, Ornament
June 21, 2022

LIGHT Before The Night

June 21, 2022/ Leslie Johnson
LIGHT Before The Night

After some cold and blustery days here in Utah, we have experienced some of every season…

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Light, Shine, Seasons, Meaning, Blessings, Sunsets
June 07, 2022

Growing Where We Are Planted

June 07, 2022/ Leslie Johnson
Growing Where We Are Planted

Have you ever had one of those weeks where it’s hard to see the LIGHT? It’s been one of those weeks for me. I know everything will be ok, life is good, and I’m extremely blessed…

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Growth, Plants, Planted, Bloom, Quotes, Light, Flowers
March 22, 2022

Bumpers On The Side Of The Road – Yes, this is a Grrrr. . . Moment ☺

March 22, 2022/ Leslie Johnson
Bumpers On The Side Of The Road – Yes, this is a Grrrr. . . Moment ☺

Do any of you have pet peeves? You know, that one thing you find particularly annoying? I’ve been wanting to write about this even before I had a blog to post it on. Do you ever drive down the road and see a random bumper

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Grrrr Moments, Car Bumpers, Funny, Pet Peeves, Seeing Light, Laughter, Prayer
March 08, 2022

Birthday Party - Teach Them While They Are Young

March 08, 2022/ Leslie Johnson
Birthday Party - Teach Them While They Are Young

My daughter, Errin, called me a couple weeks ago and said she was planning a birthday party for, Brynn, her oldest daughter who is turning six. She told me it’s evidently…

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Birthday Party, Hawaii Themed, DIY, Light, Puka Shell Bracelets, Party
February 15, 2022

Valentine’s Day All Year Long

February 15, 2022/ Leslie Johnson
Valentine’s Day All Year Long

One last post for Valentine’s Day. Let’s set a goal to celebrate Valentine’s Day all year long! By that I mean let’s focus on showing those we love…

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February 15, 2022/ Leslie Johnson/ Comment
Valentine's Day, Holidays, Hearts, Love, Light
February 08, 2022

Love Locks

February 08, 2022/ Leslie Johnson
Love Locks

A few years ago we were blessed to go to Germany for a trip Ron won with his work. As we drove across the Hohenzollern Bridge to spend the day in Cologne…

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Holidays, Valentine's Day, Recipes, Crab, Love Locks, Gifts, Germany
February 01, 2022

Hearts

February 01, 2022/ Leslie Johnson
Hearts

Growing up I secretly LOVED hearts . . . however, my mother on the other hand did not. She actually told me “hearts are dumb”…

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January 01, 2022

A New Year – A New Haircut!

January 01, 2022/ Leslie Johnson
A New Year – A New Haircut!

Who would have thought two years ago that we would STILL be dealing with a global pandemic?!!!! It has taken a toll…

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Haircut, New Year, 2022, Hope, Fortify, Light
September 28, 2021

Covid and Cookies

September 28, 2021/ Leslie Johnson
Covid and Cookies

Today we were supposed to leave for a much needed, and long awaited, week-long vacation to Lake Powell with a group of friends…

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Covid and Cookies, Recipes, Lake Powell, Blessings, DIY, Treats
September 14, 2021

9/11 – May We Never Forget!

September 14, 2021/ Leslie Johnson
9/11 – May We Never Forget!

Twenty years ago I was getting the kids ready for school when my husband called and told me a plane had crashed into one of the twin towers…

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Never Forget, Twin Towers, 9/11, Choose Light
September 07, 2021

Finding LIGHT in the Grrrrr Moments of our Lives

September 07, 2021/ Leslie Johnson
Finding LIGHT in the Grrrrr Moments of our Lives

Have you ever had one of those days, or weeks, or months, or sometimes even years where you can’t seem to figure out if there’s a light…

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Light, Love, Wonder, Hard Times, Flowers, Goodness
June 22, 2021

Sometimes You Have To Improvise

June 22, 2021/ Leslie Johnson
Sometimes You Have To Improvise

Do you ever have times where the things you have planned don’t happen as you hoped they would? I used to use this quote when teaching…

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Grandma Camp, Watermelon Drinks, Bracelets, Improvise, DIY
April 20, 2021

Organization

April 20, 2021/ Leslie Johnson
Organization

For the first two years of our married life, we lived in a one level 3-bedroom apartment with very little storage space…

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Organization, The Container Store, Lighter, Tips & Tricks
March 02, 2021

A Teacher and a Friend – Taken Too Soon

March 02, 2021/ Leslie Johnson
A Teacher and a Friend – Taken Too Soon

Today I learned about the passing of one of my most favorite college professors, Desiree Cooper-Larsen…

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Tribute, Teacher, Inspiration, Life
January 12, 2021

A More Realistic New Year’s Resolution - What’s Your Word for 2021?

January 12, 2021/ Leslie Johnson
A More Realistic New Year’s Resolution - What’s Your Word for 2021?

A few years ago, during a particularly difficult time in my life, I ran across a company called My Intent. The whole idea behind their…

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January 12, 2021/ Leslie Johnson/ Comment
Let Go, Have Fun, Be Happy, Light, Love, Intent Bracelets, Keychain
November 24, 2020

Peace

November 24, 2020/ Leslie Johnson
Peace

2020 has been an interesting year worldwide. However there have been many blessings that have come from the necessity to stay home…

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Peace, 2020, Light, Christmas Season
May 20, 2019

Relationships and the "Hole Fillers" in our lives

May 20, 2019/ Leslie Johnson
Relationships and the "Hole Fillers" in our lives

I am grateful for the “hole fillers'“ in my life . . .

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April 10, 2019

Daily Devotional

April 10, 2019/ Leslie Johnson
Daily Devotional

A few years ago we had an incredible Relief President! She visited each woman in the ward individually, about 100 ladies, and gave us each one of these little “Daily Devotional” laminated cards.

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