Reflecting on the now
The hymn “Lead Kindly Light” is a good focal point for me in this particular time of my life.
Keep thou my feet;
I do not ask to see the distant scene–
one step enough for me.
Tag: family
The princess and her knight: Happy 30th, Josh!
Today marks my oldest brother’s 30th birthday! I figure that such a momentous birthday milestone should warrant a Josh appreciation blog post of its own. My brother and I are 7 years apart. We haven’t always been close, but I have always looked up to […]
Parting is such sweet sorrow
If I ever learn anything while being at home, it’s that I love my parents even more every time I see them. Hugs from your parents (when your parents are as loving as mine) have some sort of healing powers. I’ve still had anxiety while here, but my depression has been gone.
The princess and the queen: The woman who made me who I am
Explaining how I feel about my mom is an interesting thing to do. It’s difficult to put into words, because I don’t know how to properly describe the woman who not only gave me life, but gave my life meaning and so much love.
The princess and the troll: how we lost a family member
This is the story of how someone I used to call Grandma became a very real monster in my own home. How she tried to drive wedges between my family members, pulled my uncles away from their sister, and actually succeeded in tearing down a part of me that I’ve only just now regained.
The Story of How I Broke My Left Ankle
YO, BLOGGERS! So, in my last post on this blog I mentioned a “broken ankle” story. Now is the time you get to read about how I broke it! Exciting, I know… Honestly, today I just feel like blogging. No reason. However, since you might […]
Losing a loved one
Hello, Blogger-friends! This week’s post has a bit more of a somber tune. This morning at 6:05am, our beloved Prophet, Thomas S. Monson’s sweet wife passed away. My heart and my prayers are with the Monson family as they cope with their loss. The times […]