Mormons Believe in Community
~by Janelle “How do you know so many people already?” I have been asked this question many times since moving a few weeks ago. My neighbors are astounded at the amount of friendly traffic that comes through our door. We had visitors bringing in meals every other night because of the move and because we’d just had a baby. I had already established a carpool buddy for school and host regular play dates for my kids. We quickly found local reliable babysitters and have settled...
Read MoreRelief Society R&R
Life has been very stressful as of late. I wasn’t even sure I could pull off going to our ward congregation’s Relief Society Meeting (formerly know as Home, Family, and Personal Enrichment Night). I was nearly an hour late after finally showering and getting dinner on the table (and sitting down with my family for a few enjoyable moments). But I’m so glad I went. When I walked in the door, my husband said, “You’re glowing.” I didn’t realize how much I...
Read More"Lead Me, Guide Me, Walk Beside Me"
I had a friend named Sally. Just knowing Sally was around made me feel safe. She was a hugger, a smiler and she liked to call everyone “Dearie.” I have known Sally since I was three years old. Sally and her husband were permanent fixtures our ward’s Primary where they delighted in the enthusiasm of youth. After Primary, Sally would seek out the parents of the children and tell them about the smart answers they gave during sharing time or about the funny way their child sang a...
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