A blog dedicated to those of us who wake up each day striving for perfection and go to bed every night with the realization that we haven't reached it yet.
“How do I do this again?” I anxiously asked our resident housekeeper extraordinaire. I felt like I was drowning in housework. Toys were everywhere and I hadn’t decluttered in way too long. For the first time in my life I longed for my “Give Away, Throw …
So, lately when I look in the mirror….it just isn’t as fun as it use to be. There are wrinkles and blemishes and my face is slightly more round, and though I still clean up nice, I might be aging. Here is the truth, I’ve …
Thought: Mormonad, Fishing Licence, New Era, March 2003. “And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.Matthew 4:19” Lesson: “Chapter 33: Missionary Work,” Gospel Principles, (2009) Story: Calling the Fishermen GAK Picture and Story and/or Judy Edwards, “Sharing Time: …
Thought: Mormonad “Make Something of Yourself”, New Era, Aug. 1993 and object lesson: Show a piece of clay and explain that we can’t just wish this piece of clay into something we want it to be like a pot or a vase, we need to …
This months visiting teaching message is about the Purpose of Relief Society and how knowing the three purposes of Relief Society and being in tune with the Spirit of Christ, can truly lift, comfort and encourage us all. I was inspired by the Family Fun ipod …
Mormonad, Don’t try Bending the Rules Thought: Mormonad Lesson: “Chapter 35: Obedience,” Gospel Principles, (2009) Lesson:“Chapter 35: Obedience,” Gospel Principles, (2009) Story: Josiah Believer in the Scriptures, Friend, February 1998. 2 Kings 22:1-2. ” 1 aJosiah was eight years old when he began to reign, and he …
We had a party on Friday. (LDS Party – a little dancing, really good homemade food, dart tag, a lot of cool-aid and of course some lime jello) It is midnight Wednesday Morning and I just finished the dishes. Between preparing for my lesson on Saturday …
“Sharing Time: Love at Home,” Friend, Jun 1996 Thought: Karen Ashton, “Sharing Time: Love at Home,” Friend, Jun 1996, 44 I LOVE this idea. There are many printouts on love at home and eternal families but this one really lets you gauge how your family …
Thought: Read the 7th paragraph in “The Family: A Proclamation to the World.” Lesson: “Chapter 37: Family Responsibilities,” Gospel Principles, (2009) Story: “Stripling Warriors”, Friend July 1992 Activity: Louise Erekson, “Stripling Warriors Game,” Friend, Aug 2000, 24 Discuss how the family members of the stripling warriors all …
Getting a new calling can be scary and even a little daunting at first. However, when you are set apart for a new calling, you are given blessings to be able to accomplish that calling and are entitled to inspiration. I have found that so …