The Beauty of Daily Ritual: Why What You Feed Each Day Matters
Last month I listened to this podcast that really resonated with me. Part of it was about a Divine Mother which was so interesting. But the thing that really caught…
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Miracles Amidst the Hard Stuff: Lucy at BYU Summer School
We are already half-way through BYU summer school for Lucy and it’s been a rollercoaster ride for us for sure. But I want to take a minute to talk about…
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The Work and the Beauty of Reconnecting with People You Love
I was in Utah twice last month. Once to help celebrate my sister’s 40th birthday, and then to drop off Lucy for summer school. And man, that is a place…
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Lucy Takes on BYU Summer School: A Mother’s Heart in the Middle of It All
You know when little ideas create a spark of possibility in your mind? And then it takes root and you realize that’s a really good idea? That’s what happened in…
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Lucy’s First Year of College with Low Vision: Snippets Worth Remembering
Our first year of parenting a college student with low vision has been a journey for us all. And it is worth remembering. It’s been a year of extraordinary effort…
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Helping Kids Take Ownership: Learning About Locus of Control
(Updated in 2026 to add more thoughts on helping kids take ownership of their decisions as they grow, especially during this college/mission prep season.) Helping kids take ownership of their…
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Praying for Angels as Lucy Heads to College
As Lucy prepares to leave for college, I find myself holding a mix of emotions I can barely put into words. There is so much going on in my heart…
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How I Believe God Is Looking Out for Lucy
I am a big believer in looking for the miracles. Especially in the tricky times. Because Dave and my mantra is true, to be sure: “we find what we’re looking…
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Claire’s Mission Arrival in Australia: Finding “Bubbles of Love” Far From Home
Let’s talk about my daughter’s mission arrival experience in Australia. Because through it I have developed an incredible gratitude for “bubbles of love.” And the fact that we can pray…
