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It’s that time of year when all over the world, Mission Leaders (formerly called Mission Presidents) for our church make a giant switch. The new Mission Leaders are trained and make their way to wherever they are assigned to take the places of those who have served for three years.…

Lake Powell just might be Dave and my favorite spot. I mean, I don’t know that there’s much better than being cradled in those expansive red cliffs, a big sky full of stars in the evenings, surrounded by people you love. It is so much work to get food and…

Graduation came and went. Phew! I have so much to say about that (of course, as always), but for now let’s just talk about Coldplay:) In between moving Grace up to Provo and our nephew’s wedding Dave and I got to sneak away one night with these friends to go…

I know I’ve already told the story about how I was shy as shy could be in the beginning of high school. Oh how I clung onto that older sister of mine as she tried to detach her arm from my grip after she had shown me where the dance…

I just listened to this cool podcast for my podcast group all about legacies and “things to do before you die.” It made me think of how amazing it is when people have a vision and the ability to make things come to pass. Our friend’s dad had a vision,…

When Dave was in college, he lucked out with some good friends. Friends he still goes skiing with every year. Friends who have his back and he has theirs, who have supported each other through thick and thin. When he brought me along into the picture, I inherited those friends…

Back in June I got to meet up with some college friends in California. And gosh, am I ever happy for any chances I get to gather with these women who have taught me so much through the years, and been part of Dave and my story in so many…

The other day I was juggling a few different things when Claire needed some attention. Well, she didn’t “need” it. She didn’t ask for it. But you know when you just know? Sometimes I act quickly on those nudges. I drop what I’m doing and go give love. (And it’s…

Gosh, this day has run away from me, but I wanted to come here quick before the weekend hits in full force. First, let’s talk about my brother Josh. I adore him. And it was his birthday this last month (we have a slew of January birthdays!). I love that…

One of my best friends from high school and her husband are mission presidents right now. Last week she wrote about the incredible difference a good companion can make for missionaries. She talked about how one of the sister missionaries was really struggling when she came to the mission. She…