Like many of you, my heart has been heavy lately. Tragedy, war, natural disasters, anger, contention, confusion, and growing divisiveness, both in and out of the church, have led me to my knees, pleading for understanding and light. And, while I am not sure if adding my voice to an already saturated conversation will benefit anyone, my heart will not let…
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A House Divided Cannot Stand
Dear Grace
I have always been a writer. When I was in third grade, I wrote a story and won third place in a district competition. When I was in high school and college, I could rock the essay test like nobody’s business, but true and false got me every time. I have volumes and volumes of journals I have written over…
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The Parenting Journey that Transformed my Family
As a young girl, motherhood was the substance of my dreams. I longed for the day when I would have a houseful of cute and chubby babies to snuggle. At some point in my teenage years, I decided that eight kids would be ideal because my favorite families were the ones with eight kids, big homes, and lots of stuff…
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A Letter to My Returning Missionary
Dear Elder Sheppard, I must call you that for a few more days while I still can. I can’t believe how quickly time slips through my fingers. And yes, I realize that it is even slipperier in your case. It feels like just yesterday we were standing at the airport, giving hugs and trying to hold back the tears while…
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These Days
May. The month of all busyness. Is it already here? I swear we just put the Christmas decorations away yesterday and greeted 2019 with hopeful hearts and starry eyes. Yet, somehow, a few days ago, Andrew finished up his first year of college. Where has the time gone? It has slipped away ever so quietly. These days are still filled…
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A Return to Blogging
I haven’t written much lately. I have been so wrapped up in the new podcast and all of the associated things that make it run, causing writing to fall into the background. And you know what? I miss it. As much as I am truly LOVING the podcast, writing helps me to process the world. When I don’t take time…
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I Have Been THAT Mother
Before I get immersed in turkey, cranberries, and my favorite sweet potatoes, I want to take a minute and let you know how grateful I am for you. Thank you for following along. For caring about what I have to say. For believing in me, even when I sometimes struggle to believe in myself. You are the reason I keep…
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