“For people who have experienced personal tragedies, the one thing that I would want them to know is to stay true — to hang in there — and there will be a better day. It may not be when you want it to come, but if you’ll just hang in there, life will get better.” […]
Life
Rejected!
I got a rejection letter the other day for a book I wrote. It’s not the first time my work has been rejected. Won’t be the last time. I am a writer, after all. Actual letter: Thanks so much for submitting When You Go on a Mission to [publishing company] for our consideration. I wish I had better news, […]
How the Annual Charity Garage Sale Began
Her name was Elisabeth Hillstrom and since we shared the same first name, it meant we were instant friends. She lived in the neighborhood and we were in the same ward. I was 13 and she was 7. She was a blonde beauty and had a radiant smile. But Elisabeth got sick: she had an […]
Why women should pursue higher education
As a young woman, I was encouraged to pursue a higher education. To me, this always meant a master’s degree. My mom has a master’s degree, and I was bound and determined to follow in her steps and be just as educated. To others, this may mean a bachelor’s, a technical degree, or a certification. […]
Hope for Marshall: Help others on your way
Marshall and AJ at the MD AndersonCancer Center in Texas. Donate to their Give Forward fund here. I am a definite believer that people come in to your life for a reason. Enter Amanda (AJ) Hunt Jensen. But to me, she is Sister Hunt. Sister Hunt and I were in the MTC together in Brazil. […]
Church Ball & the YSA Basketball Tournament
Wilford girls vs. Murray girls Church Ball doesn’t always have the best reputation. I am very well aware of why that is the case. However, this week made me love it. First, let’s digress, because that’s a lot more fun. Last year, I received a new calling to serve as the sports communications director for […]
Ode to Julia
It seems most fitting to write an Ode to Julia. Julia (Jujubee, Juria, the Baby, Hulia, Julliard, etc.) has been my roommate for the last three years and we have been friends for four. I think there is a certain amount of insanity that comes with someone wanting to live with me for three years. […]
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God Be with You Till We Meet Again
This has been a really long week and has been so much harder than I ever expected it would be. About 10 minutes after I posted about my grandmother last Monday, I got a phone call that her systems were failing and that I should get to the hospital. I arrived a little after noon […]
Roommates
I have had close to 30 roommates in the past 8 years. I know, crazy, right? Currently, I have three roommates. We spend most of our waking time together laughing, singing, dancing, baking, etc. And sometimes we even wash the dishes, if it’s a good day. We are huge fans of Jane Eyre, Pride and […]