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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Pioneer Unit 2023

We spent about a week doing our Pioneer Unit this year.  The children and I re-arranged the schoolroom a bit to make it into a log cabin and...
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Becoming an Artist

Several years ago, when I was preparing to leave home and go to college, I was feeling very down. I knew that there would be many talented people...
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Secret Garden Key

A few weeks ago I read a quote that someone shared from the Music book in the Mother’s Learning Library about concentration.  It really stood out to me. ...
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Come to a Center

My most recent poem… Only One Way to Joy Slow down, hold still, The rush seeks to destroy. Come to a center, Only one way to joy. Bits...
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The Gardens of God

For the past few months I have been designing, planning, and creating my dream garden. I have looked forward to this for years and it feels so special...
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Island Roxanne

I wrote this poem about Roxanne and made this little video in Hawaii. Sums her up pretty well… Island Roxanne Roxanne is off all by herself; We wonder...
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Pathways to Knowledge

I wrote another poem that was inspired by gardens… Pathways to Knowledge The Spirit said to Nephi, Look! And Nephi looked and saw. Directed where to look and...
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Wind Waves

I wrote this poem this morning as I was looking out my bedroom window, hearing the breeze blow through the trees and watching the sheep grazing in the...
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Home Away From Home

Between writing my last poem and this one that I am about to share, I discovered something about myself.  Something that I have felt for a long time...
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