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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The Gift of Time

  Today was Father’s day. This is the letter that I wrote to Jershon… Jershon, I recently read a poem that made me think of you and put...
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Campout #5 2019: Echo Reservoir

Campout number 5 for 2019: Echo Reservoir. Forgot the swimming suits so the kids just waded around in their clothes. Haha. We made some awesome (healthy? no) fried...
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Sheep Unit: …In Green Pastures

“It is not generally recognized that many of the great sheep countries of the world are dry, semi-arid areas. Most breeds of sheep flourish best in this sort...
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Sheep Unit: He Maketh Me to Lie Down…

“The strange thing about sheep is that because of their very makeup it is almost impossible for them to be made to lie down unless four requirements are...
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Sheep Unit: Visiting a Sheep Farm

Remember back in January when we met up with a new friend from the internet named LaVar and he was super nice and let us try out his...
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Sheep Unit: I Shall Not Want

“The Lord is my Shepherd. I shall not want or lack… …rest — for He maketh me to lie down. …refreshment — for He leadeth me beside the...
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Sheep Unit: The Lord is my Shepherd

Jesus Christ is our Good Shepherd. Or I guess I should say that He WANTS to be our Good Shepherd, but he won’t force us to follow Him....
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Sheep Unit: Shepherds

We’ve been doing our Sheep Unit for a little over a week now and we have really been enjoying learning about sheep and shepherds. We are coming at...
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Campout #4 2019: Spanish Fork Canyon

Campout 4 for 2019! We went up Spanish Fork Canyon and it was so pretty and green up there… except for all of the black burned trees from...
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