Family history and missionary work go hand in hand. Invite a friend to find joy in family history with a few simple questions. “It is all one work.” – Elder Bednar To Spread the Enthusiasm About Family Research, Ask a Friend: “Are your parents living?” then … “Do you know your 4 grandparents?” then … …
Piano lessons refine a child, teach self discipline, and develop a life skill that enriches the home and community. Piano Lesson Tips for Parents: Own a piano, not an electric keyboard, where the keys are so easy to push down that they aren’t exercising, thus strengthening their fingers enough to be able to play a …
Recently a reader shared with me how hard it is to find helpful and accurate information about raising children, especially special needs kids. That’s one of the reasons she and two of her friends created a site called WonderMoms.org. She writes: “Lately, my husband and I have been talking about what the future will look …
Sorry. THIS is NOT the ordinary: Tempe resident J.D. Shaeffer, will complete the Appalachian National Scenic Trail this summer in only 3 months and 11 days. The A.T. is the longest hiking-only footpath in the world, nearly 2,200 miles in length. The trail travels through fourteen states along the crests and valleys of the Appalachian …
J.D. Shaeffer Finishes the Appalachian Trail in 3 Months and 11 Days! Read More »
ROAD TRIP 2018 – 26 states (Focus on New England States) I have been in 49 of the United States. Just missing North Dakota! – camped 10 nights in a row, 13 total – drove 6, 920 miles We have our routine. Setting up, cooking and taking down camp is like our “farm.” Our kids …
Road Trip to New England States (driving and camping, driving and camping…) Read More »
J.D. Shaeffer has made it to North Carolina! Yesterday he hiked 25 miles. He has rolled his ankle twice but has jumped up. He is feeling great! Today is the beginning of day 8 on the Appalachian Trail. J.D. has decided to run when he can. Let me tell you why: After reaching a highway …
Hitchhiking and Going Fast on the Appalachian Trail Read More »
My blog is full of the ordinary, to bring some reality to the media. I am a great mom who makes mistakes, avoids cleaning, and can’t get-it-all-done, like most people I know. LIKE YOU, I am extraordinarily blessed with a great family, and opportunities to make a positive difference in this world, one day at …
We all make mistakes or loose motivation to keep going. Laugh about it and start fresh.
Many of us humans have been touched by anxiety in one way or another so it is a pertinent subject. My strategy, when I am feeling anxious, is to talk. I feel like I need to talk through things a lot. I am grateful for those who have been the receiving end of my “thoughts” …
I know Heavenly Father hears my prayers. I have felt His love enough times, while praying, that I can picture Him REALLY caring about me. I am so grateful for to know that Heavenly Father is there for me. You need to know this for yourself. Pray. Ask Him if He is there, and then …