I love my job

We help kids. What I do everyday ultimately saves or improves children’s lives. I think that is awesome.  Our organization is filled with compassionate, creative, drive people.  They also focus on teamwork and celebrating great ideas, great individuals, and the small acts that create both of those.  We get to Read more…

A year ago

I was watching my life fall to pieces  I was saying all the wrong things, knowing I wasn’t supposed to beg I was wondering why crying didn’t come faster  I was wondering how to escape the emotions, willing my mind to far away places I was at my brother’s home, Read more…

Dance and truth

To know me, truly know me, is to see me dance. I love it. I’m most confident when I’m dancing. I’m happiest when dancing. And all the inside joy radiates outwards, possibly making me the most beautiful when I dance. I joke that it’s my full time hobby…. But it Read more…

Time has laid his healing hand upon the wound when we can look back upon the pain we once fainted under and no bitterness or despair rises in our hearts. – Jerome K. Jerome

Second fiddle

My dating experience has made me change, lately. I’ve been in a place where I have played second fiddle in the relationship. It was something I dismissed or explained away in times past. It is something I am acutely aware of now. I hope I can always be kind, loving, Read more…

March Miscellany

I know, I know… I never re-capped on my prayer experience and 25 day walk with Christ… I guess I’ve been waiting for the right moment to review thoroughly and take personal inventory, but the short answer is I really enjoyed it. I had some great experiences, and I feel Read more…

Answers all around…

I believe that God guides our steps, especially when we are trying to follow him and asking for specific blessings. I don’t think there coincidences in timing. I’m impressed by how inviting the Spirit into our lives more though small actions can influence the big things. I don’t have proof Read more…

Day 26: What is prayer to you?

If you’ve paid close attention, you’ll realize that I didn’t do my math very well. I thought 25 days would get me through the end of February, but I find myself blessed with an extra day! Due to my December eye condition returning, the late hour, and the BYU basketball Read more…

Thought for modern days

A new philosophy generally means in practice the praise of some old vice.Gilbert Chesterton (1874-1936) I saw that many republicans signed something indicating they now supported gay marriage. I think this quote above is fitting explanation as to what is happening to our world these days.

Day 25: Psalms 34:4

I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. I found this gem on Pinterest tonight. Yes, it totally counts for my purposes! Besides it bring a simpler find, it is remarkably true. I’m sure you recall one earlier posts this month where I Read more…