Even Angels have Errands — tips for Visiting Teaching
“I’m not the type to come over and try to give you a sit-down lesson.” my new visiting teacher explained after we had just walked around my neighborhood for our first visit, “We...
Category: Relationships
Channeling Angelina Grimké at my LDS Ward
My local Relief Society teacher posted some pictures on the board and asked the class to contrast them: Mormon women at the Women’s Session of General Conference on one side, protestors at the Women’s...
An Unconventional Proposal (Or Two)
In honor of Valentine’s Day yesterday, and given the current state of the world, I thought you all might like to hear some good news. My fiancé proposed to me recently! Also, I proposed...
Building a Family
My youngest brother arrives home from his mission in two weeks, and combined with my sister planning a wedding, and all the changes coming up this year to our family structure, I’ve been pondering...
Diplomatic Disagreeing without fueling Divisiveness – A suggested script for Inauguration day exchanges
Today in the United States, Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 45th President. (I can’t believe I just wrote that.) This U.S. election season has been polarizing for her people, and not just...
Giving Exponent II to my Wards
Five years ago, my ward in Alexandria split. This split ran through the heart of a close knit community – and created many heavy hearts. Last week, we were realigned again and I will...
Sharing the gift of Exponent II
When I married my husband fourteen years ago, I was incredibly intimidated by my mother-in-law. It sounds ridiculous to those who know her, because she’s the kindest, meekest person that would give you the...
pain & hope
I did my first leg workout last week, in something like seven years, and for the two days since then, I’ve been obsessed by my pain. When I sit still – to apply for...
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