Great Grains! Hope for us all!

So I turned on the TV to the BYU Channel today, and I was truly blessed. I have been trying to eat more grains and legumes and Chef Brad was on Living Essentials today telling me how. I am excited because I have spent so 

Philmont: Thursday – Don’t Let the Sun Go Down

As the sun went down on my beautiful Philmont, I wondered why I came…what purpose did I serve? I had been sick most of the time, my toddler was all over the place and I felt like I was more of a burden than a 

Philmont: Wednesday – Confession

There comes a time in a person’s life when looks and appearances no longer matter. Last night was my 5th night sleeping (if you can call it that) in a tent, there is dust inches thick on my blankets and clothes, (compliments of a very 

Philmont: Wednesday – Duty to God

When the new Duty to God Program came out, my dh asked me to help develop a way for leaders to track the progress of the Young Men in their quorum. He walked me through the mechanics and the basics of the program. And we came up with a form to use. He made 

Philmont: Tuesday – Real Women

Philmont Ranch Wrangler, hearding the horses while the sky threatens a storm.  When our spouses work overtime in their callings, we work overtime at home. There is something about the presence, alone, of a Father in the home that makes life easier, more pleasant and 

Philmont Monday: Family Home Evening Banners

Monday night came quickly. It was time to parade our family banners across the stage. It was a wonderful experience to see the many different family banners and meet all the families. There were quilted banners, silkscreen banners, leather banners, vinyl and even paper banners. Some 

Philmont Sunday: The Road to Damascus

In Relief Society today, our teacher spoke in reference to the talk given by President Dieter F. Uchtdorf entitled, “Waiting on the Road to Damascus”.  It is a talk about how we sometimes wait for an experience like the one Saul had in order to take 

Saturday: Making A Difference

As the Robert Baden-Powell imitator spoke, during the Philmont Training Center’s opening ceremonies, I remembered my own sincere desire to change the world, to make it a better place. I felt in me a renewed desire to make a difference. I’ve always wanted to do something 

Bigger Than All That

  Sometimes it feels like giving it that last effort won’t make a difference…like when my husband is gone serving in the church or in the town and all heck is breaking loose at home, the baby is sick, the chores aren’t done and everyone 

I Found It.

So my talk went well, if you don’t mind people who lose their place and fumble on their words continually. I talked about having patience with myself and not expecting perfection and how that has helped me with having patience with others. You can read