A Garden Parable for Mother’s Day

All her life, she wanted a garden. One that would grow a beautiful variety of flowers that could adorn her home and at times be cut and arranged in vases for the kitchen table or for friends on their special days. She imagined the way the garden would smell. The...

There is Relief From Pain!

Hello Sister, I hope this finds you well. Just writing to remind you that there is great hope for overcoming pain of all shapes and sizes! Pain from addiction; pain from watching a loved one in addiction; pain from betrayal; pain from allergies; back pain; nerve pain;...

Want to Be Empowered? Move to the Driver’s Seat

I understand very well the feeling of powerlessness. For weeks, months and years I struggled with chronic pain and the ever-present temptation toward discouragement that accompanies being side-lined. During that time, I also was in the habit of criticizing,...

Be in Love, Keep Them Safe

Hello, I hope this finds you well. I've had this post on my mind and heart for awhile, and I've not wanted to write it! Which is why I'm so glad that I can share a website with you (though maybe you've already gone there, learned from it, made a plan and talked to...

Love & Teach His Way

Hello! Today I was reading Doctrine and Covenants 121, which was written while the Prophet Joseph was in Liberty jail. I marvel at the insights and instruction that were received during such a painful and intense experience! A reminder to us that extremity, like...

Who is Responsible?

Hello my friend. I hope this post finds you well today. I have a little parable to share, one that I witnessed recently that feels like a prime way to clarify an unconditional love principle. A few weeks ago, a dear friend of mine made an innocent mistake. I happened...

Motherhood: An Opportunity to Grow

Have you had the experience as a parent of being challenged beyond what you could comfortably manage? And, have there been moments when you were in so far over your head, sleep-deprived and sick or just had so many demands on your time and attention and patience that...

Running on Empty?

I leave my phone charging on the bathroom counter at night. I don't want to hear it, unless one of our kids or parents need us, so I want it close, but not too close. Last week, when I unplugged the phone from the charger in the morning, I was surprised to see that...

Rest Can Dissolve Obstacles!

Hello my friend!  I hope this finds you well today. I got to interview Misty Springer, an incredible coach and I wanted to share our conversation  with you! I hope you will hear something that gives your heart a boost! If you'd like to hear more on this topic, please...