I don’t sew often or well. But I do believe in heirlooms and making memories and building traditions. I do believe in fortifying faith. And so, sometimes I sew. Specifically, I make my children a comforter to commemorate their baptism in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and their confirmation, wherein they receive …
Summer is winding down, and hopefully you’ve enjoyed making memories with loved ones… as evidenced by your phone overflowing with pictures, right? Are most of your pictures from a vacation or outing? We tend to capture the moments on camera when we’re out intentionally spending time together, which is as it should be. If you …
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We recently celebrated our 20th anniversary (woohoo!) with a trip to Playa del Carmen, on the Riviera Maya coast of Mexico where it meets the turquoise blue waters of the Caribbean Sea. It was an amazing trip on so many levels, and we look forward to returning, both with the kids and without! This was our first …
So you’re excited for your upcoming trip… and especially for the memories you will make. And you should be!! But sometimes the journey is not so enjoyable. To travel to some destinations, air travel may just be a fact of life, and it’s often not the most comfortable or enjoyable part of our trip. However, …
I’m a picture-taker. You probably are, too. Especially on vacation. With our smartphones, it is so simple to snap and snap away. We want to capture the memories, but often end up with overwhelm at the end of the trip. Do you ever look back years later and wish you had done something with those …
I lost my beloved friend. And the world- her world, her sphere of influence- lost a beacon of charity in its truest definition. Charity is the pure love of Christ. In the hours since that early morning phone call, memories and descriptive phrases have been composing themselves in my brain. She didn’t have to. But …
What legacy will you leave? Jean left a legacy of charity. Read More »
In honor of all those who serve and sacrifice, here’s a condensed version of one veteran’s tale. Lewis Eugene (Gene) Curtis served in the United States Marine Corps from 1943 (at age 16) until 1946. ……….. I chose the Marines. Mother worked for the Army, in the Pentagon. She worked for Dwight Eisenhower, who was …
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One of the most treasured experiences of my high school career was the opportunity to play the role of Mary Lennox in my school’s production of The Secret Garden. I had previously read and enjoyed the classic book by Frances Hodgson Burnett, and developed a deep love for the characters and message as we prepared and performed. …
Part 3 in a series of posts to help you capture a loved one’s personal history You’ve collected the stories from your loved one, and even typed them- congratulations! You truly have gathered a treasure trove. But to make it most accessible and enjoyable for future generations, you’ll want to do some organizing. As you interviewed …
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Part 2 in a series of posts to help you capture a loved one’s personal history Read Part 1: Interviewing Technique HERE Now that you’ve recorded all those precious memories with your loved one, it’s time to transcribe them! Don’t wait until you’re all done with interviews. The best method I’ve found is to set aside …
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