I count our next guest blogger, Meg, as one of my mentors. She is so wise! I enjoy hearing her opinions and reading her thoughts. Like Andalucy, she is another kindred spirit. *********************************************  Modern-day Mother in Zion © Anita Mae Hart-Carroll oil on board, 8th International Art Church History Art CompetitionPrints can be purchased by […]

I don’t even know how to begin describing our next guest blogger. Sarah is talented in so many ways! She is gifted in writing the ins and outs of motherhood – the good days and the bad days. She has a talent for keeping her home organized and I say talent because her children run […]

We have another wonderful guest blogger today! I am sure grateful for the men who agreed to guest post for this celebration. In case you missed any of the last ones you can read them by clicking: Braden, Ryan, or Paul. ************************************ I was 10 years old the first time I ever saw my father […]

I first “met” our next guest poster years ago online through an LDS homeschool yahoo group. In the words of Anne Shirley, “She is a kindred spirit.” Take it away, Andalucy! *************************************** We are counseled as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to hold regular Family Home Evenings and family councils. […]

Lately as my mind does it’s regular getting-distracted-from-the-task-at-hand thing my thoughts keep jumping into this place in my brain called the “worry section.” This part of my brain is full to overflowing with worry of all sorts, but most prominent these days is worry about how to teach my kids to be hard workers. I […]

When I was a teenager, I, like probably many of you, knew I had all of the answers and that my parents especially my Dad could learn some things.  I remember one night a heated conversation turned into an argument between my father and I.  I remember going to bed feeling completely misunderstood with tears […]

Back in March, I was asked to give a talk in church. The topic was up to me. After bantering around several choices I kept coming back to one: FAMILY, more particularly the Family Proclamation. The following is part of what I said: In 2007 40% of all babies born in the US were born […]

We’ve got another great post today! Sit back, relax and enjoy this essay from the husband of Mommymita. Paul drives a 15 – passenger van and lives in Ann Arbor, MI where he and his beautiful wife homeschool their adorable 7 children. By day he works for the Salt Lake City based investment firm Cottonwood Capital. […]

We are halfway through our celebration of FAMILY!  Can you believe it? It has been wonderful so far. Great insights from our guest bloggers, terrific comments from you readers, and generous donations from prize sponsors. Let’s keep the momentum going! Our next guest blogger is none other than the ever witty Charlotte who blogs at […]

I returned from a business trip a few weeks ago to find that my son had grown some while I was gone. He looked bigger. I told him it made me sad, and asked him to please stop. He said “I can’t.” Then, sensing a teaching opportunity, he gave me a sad, sympathetic smile and […]

My 4th pregnancy was rough. Life threatening at times and when the doctor advised that this be my last child I was ready. We would have 4 daughters, a beautiful and full family. I had been promised a posterity of sons and daughters and I was okay with the sons coming later in the form […]

 My sister Wendy, before my time. My only sister is ten years older than me. She left home at a young age, so during most of my childhood I described myself as an only child. I wasn’t disowning her or anything, that’s just how life felt. Growing up, my mother assumed the ten year gap […]

Several weeks ago my ninety year old Mexican grandfather was admitted to the hospital. His body began to shut down. Those that were able went to visit him and say their goodbyes. My grandfather started planning his funeral. We were all coming to grips with the fact that he would not be with us for […]

I am grateful for the opportunity that I have to share my thoughts and feelings about this important modern day revelation, The Family: A Proclamation to the World. Families are a wonderful gift from our Heavenly Father and an important detail of the Plan of Happiness. This Proclamation confirms to the world the vital role […]