One thing I have learned in life is that God does nothing by accident.  He puts people in places who are faithfully listening to be able to learn something or to teach something or both.  Not one person or thing that he has ever created was not created how they were meant to be for the purpose they were meant to fulfill in life.   Yes things can be incredibly hard, even downright horrible at times, but he knows what he is doing when he does what he does for us.  God loves... Read More

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My children started school on Monday.  Its expensive.  New clohes, underware, socks, shoes and if you have girls hair stuff, bras and make-up!  And can't forget new binders, note books, folders, paper, comp books, erasers, markers, highlighters...

I'm doing this all on my own for my 4 children.  Oh yeah, I forgot...cell phones, cell phone covers.

Oldest started seminary...trying to get used to getting out the door by 5:30 AM!

I am also on a tea... Read More

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As I was sitting in the Marriot center waiting for President Monson’s devotional on Tuesday, I was reflecting on a discussion in which I participated in my Doctrine and Covenants class last week about the Lost 116 pages of the book of Lehi. The professor commented that the power of this book was great enough that Martin Harris was converted completely, heart and soul, and that he believed his wife would also gain a testimony o... Read More

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I stare up in frustration at the tall, red post in front of me.  "I've been here before."  I think to myself, sitting down on the floor next to it, "This is the center of the maze.  All that work, and it leads me right back where I was.  I was almost certain I was going the right way."  I look around, seeing the same white, 12-foot walls, all around me.  I begin to wonder if this maze even has an exit.  As a lean the back of my head against the r... Read More

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This is something I saw with my minds eye when the troubles hit my life hard.

I was climbing a mountain. It was hard but I climbed pretty fast. I was all consentrated in climbing. then I noticed I was almost at the top. I could see the blue sky and a few white clousds slowly moving across the sky. Weather was nice and warm. I was pretty tired after the climb and eagerly waited to get over the topp so I could rest.

I got my hand over the edge and the other one. I was hanging on my... Read More

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