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An Introspection

As a mother, and as a member of the church, it is easy to feel guilty for things, which you really shouldn’t. Often though striving to do our best it is easy to fall short of our own expectations. We may simply see that we stopped ten feet (or a hundred) short of the finish line, but fail to look back and see the twenty miles that we have run. The journey to perfection is a road that we must keep climbing on. Sometimes it is important to look back and see the positive changes and the growth that you … Continue reading →

Are You Putting Other Things Before Your Husband’s Happiness?

There could be some very big changes coming to my family, which will definitely affect my marriage. My husband applied for a new job and has to call today to set up the interview appointment. The reason this would be such a change is because it is a traveling job. Now if this opportunity had come up even a couple of years ago, I would have been completely against the idea. I would never have thought that my husband traveling could be a good thing for our family. But to be honest, that really would have been rooted in selfishness. … Continue reading →

Tests, Treatments, and Nerves

In case I haven’t harped upon this enough in the last few days, I’m having an ultrasound this afternoon. And I’m a little nervous. Long story short: after my recent pelvic exam, my doctor suspects I have fibroids. I’m having an ultrasound today to confirm the diagnosis, so we can figure out a treatment plan. I’m glad to know that there’s a reason for my monthly misery — irregular periods, painful cramps, and other symptoms. I’m glad to know there is a wide variety of treatment options available. But I’m still nervous about the test. Let’s be honest: I get … Continue reading →

When my kids look back on their homeschool experience

I spent some time today reading articles from all grown up homeschoolers and what they thought of their upbringing. Some were grateful that they were homeschooled, but some would have preferred to go to public school, especially in the latter years. It got me thinking about how I hoped my kids would look back on their homeschool experience. I don’t expect them to see the experience as perfect. After all, I am not a perfect parent, and they are not perfect children. We have struggles, especially with my kids not being in those turbulent hormonal years. Still, my hope is … Continue reading →

Finding Your True Identity

When you describe yourself to someone what do you say? Do you tell them what you like to do or where you are from? Do you talk about your past experiences or your family? Do you talk about your occupation or your education? How do you identify yourself to others, and does it differ from what you really feel you are? Usually we get our identity from the world around us. We describe ourselves as a stay at home mom, or as a statistician or a writer. We may talk a little bit about our hobbies, and other interests. Often … Continue reading →

Getting Back on Track

There are times when you get off track. This could be from achieving an important goal or it could be from living the gospel to its fullest. When this happens it may take you awhile to realize that you may need a course correction to get your life back where you want it to be. Here are the three basic steps you need to do in order to get your life back on track. First you should decide where you are and where you want to be. This helps you realize the steps that you need to take to get … Continue reading →

Habits and Goals

It is nearly the end of the first quarter. This is a great time to check in on your goals and your family’s goals. You may want to incorporate this into your family home evening or your family council meeting on Monday. As you consider your goals and the changes you have or have not made you should look at what is preventing you from achieving your goals. In order for goals to be successful you really need to change your habits. This is the key to changing your behavior. If your family is working on having family prayer and … Continue reading →

Love: Quotes and Passages From the Heart – B. C. Aronson

Just in time for Valentine’s Day I found Love: Quotes and Passages from the Heart. This book is a collection of over 400 quotes and passages on the subject of love. The quotes are from famous spiritual leaders, writers, politicians, actors, artists, and philosophers. John Donne, Robert Louis Stevenson, Barbara Kingsolver, Margaret Atwood, Helen Keller, Abraham Lincoln, Friedrich Nietzsche, Woody Allen, and C. S. Lewis all have ideas about love. The book is edited by B. C. Aronson. In her introduction she explains that love means different things to different people. She’s divided this collection of quotes into eleven chapters: … Continue reading →

New Year’s Resolution: Growing Spiritually

If you have decide to increase your spirituality as one of your New Year’s resolutions, this is a great goal. You can do many things to help you draw closer to the Lord. However you may want to be careful as you pray. Often when I have prayed for increased strength, faith or knowledge, I have been blessed with a trial to help me grow stronger. Here are some things you can do to better your relationship with the Lord this year. 1) Study the scriptures and the words of the prophets this year. There is no better way to … Continue reading →

LDS Week in Review Dec 2-8

If the busy holiday season have kept you from checking in on a regular basis, then this will help you to catch up and bring your focus back to the gospel. In Finding the Christmas Spirit, Tristi gives advice on ways to do just that. You can learn more ways to incorporate the Christmas spirit in your home in Primary Time: December 2007 Sharing Time Theme. You can also incorporate Sunday lessons into your family discussions with Dinner Discussions 2007 Week 44. Tristi is taking us back to review Priesthood and Relief Society lessons from earlier in the year. You … Continue reading →