There is a verse in the Book of Mormon that really stood out to me the last time that I read it.  The prophet Jacob has just been talking to his people about how the Jews will reject Jesus Christ, their only real hope and safe foundation.  He then asks a rhetorical question, not expecting...
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About Shelly

I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I’m passionate about strengthening my relationship with Jesus Christ through personal growth, family history, teaching my children, and harnessing the power of early mornings …and documenting my experiences along the way. Welcome to my little corner of the world. 

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Evelyn Tells Thilda’s Conversion Story

Evelyn bore her testimony in Sacrament meeting for the first time today.     This morning, when we were in the school room doing our personal scripture and...
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Reenacting the Revolutionary War Time Period

Over the past few months, we have been learning about how America became a free nation.  I’ve loved learning things this month that I never knew or that...
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Fika Friday: Insects

One of our topics that we have been learning about this month is insects.  Today we had an insect themed Fika.  We ate butterflies (made from bananas and...
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Restored Relationship

As I was reading in the Book of Mormon this morning, this verse stood out to me…   “For behold, the promises which we have obtained are promises...
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Roxanne Loves Classical Music

I just wanted to share these little gems from the past few weeks.   January 17, 2020 Roxanne: “I’m playing Moonlight Sonata on my guitar.”     February...
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Running into Jesus

At the end of the very first chapter in the Book of Mormon, Nephi tells us that he “will show unto us that the tender mercies of the Lord are...
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Fika Friday: France

One of the countries that we are studying this month with the Well-Educated Heart rotation is France.  We had a France themed Fika today. We ate crepes, listened...
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Bethlehem Dinner

Over the past several years, I have enjoyed building holiday traditions for our family.  One thing that has evolved over the past 5 years (since spending Christmas at...
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11 Years

A few years into our marriage, I heard a about a fun tradition so I started it in our home. Every year since then, on our anniversary (December...
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