Today’s post will be short and sweet. I’m working on finishing up a big project that culminates on Saturday. I’ll be posting about that in a couple weeks. But for today I want to focus on Random Acts of Kindness. February 14-17 was set aside specifically for this purpose, by whom I don’t know but that doesn’t really matter…
Read MoreOne of the things I love most about my church is the emphasis on serving others in need. When we serve others we share of our LIGHT, and no matter what religion we belong to, we are all blessed with the LIGHT of Christ inside our souls. The beauty of this gift is the more you share your own LIGHT, the more LIGHT you receive in return…
Read MoreLast week Ronnie came down with a bad chest cold. He doesn’t get sick often, but when he does, he gets really sick. When our daughter heard that he was not feeling well, she dropped everything and made him some homemade chicken noodle soup and a loaf of her signature homemade French bread…
Read MoreI want to share information in today’s post about the Major Brent Taylor Foundation’s Annual Fundraiser Gala and Silent Auction. The Major Brent Taylor Foundation was founded by Mrs. Jennie Taylor, the proud wife and Gold Star widow of Utah Army National Guard Major Brent Taylor…
Read MoreYesterday the President and Prophet of our Church celebrated his 100th birthday. President Russell M. Nelson is a man respected the world over not only by members of our church...
Read MoreEvery year for well over a decade a sweet couple in our neighborhood grows tomatoes to feed the masses! The most amazing part, is they give them away free of charge! The Garrison’s are two of the kindest people you will ever meet...
Read MoreRon and I have been married 40 years now! That man is a saint to have put up with me all these years! I’ve learned a few things over those 40 years! Every Valentine’s Day I would have my heart set on a heartfelt Valentine…
Read MoreFor the past few years my church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, has promoted a service initiative during the month of December to “Light The World”. The theme for this year is “Let your light shine this Christmas season as you love the people around you, share joy, and follow the example of Jesus Christ.”
Read MoreThis is not my normal post for the week, and I realize this is super short notice, however I received an email from our Stake Relief Society President, who received the following from a couple who are newly-called to assist the Bountiful Food Pantry…
Read MoreEach year I look forward to participating in the daily “Light the World” prompts, from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints…
Read MoreCandle in the Window is excited for our second GIVEAWAY!!!
The focus is to honor the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ, and “Lighting The World” every day by one simple act of kindness. The winner will receive a Christmas package filled with many of my favorite Christmas things, including “Stanley” - “Illume” - “Thymes” and “Rifle Paper”…
Read MoreThanksgiving was a lot of work, but always a time to reflect and be grateful for all the blessings in our lives. It is also the perfect way to prepare our hearts and hands…
Read MoreGrowing up things were not easy in our home, and much of the time, it was filled with turmoil. However, there were some good things too and I try to focus on those. One of these was homemade bread. I remember my mother and my amazing aunts making homemade bread every week…
Read MoreI’ve mentioned before how much I Love My In-Laws, and how Ron was the bonus in the deal!!!! I’ve posted a few times about my incredible…
Read MoreLast year during the height of the Covid-19 Pandemic, I received a text from a dear neighbor. He was on his way to Costco, and asked if he could…
Read MoreNineteen years ago in February, Salt Lake City welcomed the world for the Salt Lake 2002 Winter Olympic Games…
Read MoreMany people don’t look forward to Valentine’s Day for many different reasons, but for me, it’s always been another opportunity to share light…
Read MoreThere are many ways to serve in life. We don’t have to look far to see someone in need of a helping hand . . .
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