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April 28, 2020
My Own Children Accused Me of Being Too Positive.
Sometimes as a parent, you wonder if you’ve gone wrong somewhere. Just recently, I was accused (and I use the word intentionally) by one of my children of…being too positive. That’s right. I have been parentally shamed by the fact that, in these exact words, “You are just too positive all the time and it’s …
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April 21, 2020
Women and the Endgame
Food for thought. [Original post by Danette Peterson.] “Chess has three parts: opening, middle game, and endgame. The opening is the development of the pieces—you’re setting up your strategy. The middle game is the implementation of your strategy. The endgame is hopefully where you’re seeing the fruition of your strategy–you’re closing the trap. The queen …
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April 20, 2020
Purpose in a Difficult Experience
For those who may be feeling oh-so-done with this Covid experience, an interesting comparison. And some fresh perspective. From Jeffrey R. Holland’s talk, “Lessons from Liberty Jail”… “Liberty Jail [is] one of the more forbidding structures in that region. Surrounded by stone walls four feet thick…the dungeon was barely six feet. Inasmuch as some of …
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April 17, 2020
Are You Ready to Step Into Your Purpose?
Are you feeling this rumble?
April 14, 2020
The Deeper Meaning to Spring Cleaning
By Jewish tradition, spring cleaning is actually linked to Passover. Before the holiday, families would scour the homes to remove any hint of yeast. I’ve felt that modern-day desire to clean things out. And more than just, we’re at home, really at home, and how long has that been there… It’s more of a deep …
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April 8, 2020
Rest and Renew
We are in a Shifting Place. Talking with my missionary daughter the other morning (for over 2 hours!) I was again amazed at how parallel our lives, on two different continents and situations, can so often be. After an inspiring and incredible conference weekend she had felt the same as I–a need to shift. A …
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March 31, 2020
A Missionary’s Mission
As a missionary mom, I’m feeling–and getting–the questions and the wondering. Especially about what coming home early, to quarantine, and/or early release means to and for a missionary. Then I re-read this powerful talk by Elder David A. Bednar. “A missionary is not called to a place; rather he or she is called to serve… …
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March 23, 2020
The Best Practice to Get Your Family Through a Difficult Time
Right now a good many missionaries, parents, mission presidents and wives, and Church leadership are in the midst of difficult situations and decisions. I’m one of those parents. I’m aware that it’s particularly precarious in certain areas including Central and South America with army presence on the streets and earthquakes (besides Utah), including in the …
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March 14, 2020
Family Discussion Jumpstart
One of the first ways to stem fear is to clear, informed, and open communication. To do that as a family, here’s a simple Family Discussion Jumpstart. Use as is, make it into a fun Draw a Question game, or let people do it privately and then discuss. Connection and clear communication, these make all the …
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3 Peaceful Practices to Maintain Clarity and Balance
Peaceful Practices. That’s what we want. That’s what we need. That’s what will help us maintain clarity and balance. I urge you to consider–today, right now–three Peaceful Practices that work for you. I’ll spotlight a few over the next few days, and hope you’ll share your favorites below. We can inspire one another with ideas …
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