Pondering of a Mother's Heart

Not long ago I was having a “bad mom” day. I was on my phone too much, I raised my voice unnecessarily, I felt lazy, and I was impat...

As I've mentioned in a previous post, I'm starting something new with my blog this year! I feel prompted to occasionally post pe...

I’m starting something new this year with my blog! For over 20 years I’ve kept/maintained different types of journals. Two journals tha...

I fell asleep sobbing the night of my little brother’s passing . I’ve never felt such a sick, hollow, helpless feeling. In the middle ...

As a family, we set a goal to implement the new "Come, Follow Me" program introduced by The Church of Jesus Christ of La...

I’ll never forget how strange it was to start my life as a stay-at-home mom. I went from being a full-time college student, working...

The other day my cute 18-month-old daughter wanted a taste of my fudge Popsicle. I smiled and let her have a little bite. She loved it a...

Years ago, my son was struggling in nursery at church. He would scream and cry almost the whole time. Both my husband and I were servin...

The Water is Rising Kisses, giggles, muddy toes Connection of hearts and spirit The water is rising, my loves Le...

The day after my 29 th birthday, I went to run down the stairs, but I lost my footing on the second stair—causing me to slip backwa...

A few weeks ago, I watched the broadcast announcing the new First Presidency for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . I li...

I remember driving on the interstate—going about 80 mph. Suddenly, and without any warning, I saw a large piece of furniture flip out of ...

Last Sunday morning, my son said something that I haven’t been able to stop thinking about. We were hurrying to get ready for chur...

I see you. I see in the grocery store, with three little ones in tow. The baby is crying, yet somehow you keep your cool. You are d...

I've had a primary song stuck in my head all day, so I decided to look up the lyrics. I’m so grateful I did. For the first time, I sa...

For a recent Relief Society activity, I was asked to give a presentation about  family home evening ideas for young children.  With that...

I’m guessing I am not the only mom who has ever felt weak—weak beyond description. After I had my first baby, I’ll never forget the ove...

The world at large is very aware of what physical death looks like. We are also familiar with what causes physical death. For example, w...

If you are anything like me, as soon as you hear the word “service,” you start to feel like you aren’t doing enough. And almost simulta...

A few weeks ago, my six-year-old son headed to his semi-final baseball game, and of course, he really wanted to win. Little did he know ...

About two years ago, I remember feeling enlightened while reading Christ’s words in  3 Nephi 13 . The word “appear” s...

During my first year of marriage, I noticed a rotting cantaloupe in the bottom drawer of my fridge. Annoyed with myself for forg...

Death. Infertility. Miscarriage. Loss of a child. Depression. Cancer. Divorce. Unmarried. Abuse. Disabilities. Anxiety. Child who strays....