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In His Eyes
A couple of weeks ago, I witnessed my own personal miracle. It was completely unexpected but thoroughly appreciated. It left me feeling humble, grateful and loved by both my Heavenly Father and my friends. It all began with my preparations … Continue reading
Posted in Miracles
Tagged Beauty, Blessings, gratitude, Heavenly Father, Lincoln Hoppe, love, Perspective, Savior, view
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Even the Sparrows
I recently moved into a new home in a somewhat rural area. My room has a nice large window that allows me the opportunity to look out over the front yard. Fortunately, the trees in my front yard provide homes … Continue reading
Posted in Heavenly Father
Tagged Beauty, Blessings, Earth life, gratitude, Heavenly Father, Life, love, miracles, Savior, sparrows, Worth
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Butterfly’s, Lightingbugs and Charity
When I was nine years old I spent part of my summer vacation at my grandmother’s house. That summer, in a tiny Oklahoma town in the middle of nowhere, my “granny” taught me some invaluable life lessons through her example. … Continue reading
Posted in Good Examples
Tagged adversity, Blessings, charity, example, Faith, family, grandmother, Heavenly Father, kindness, Life, lightning bugs, love, Service, spring
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Consider the Lillies
I was born precisely nine days before the fiftieth birthday of one of the people I admire most, my maternal grandmother Lillie May Estes. I know this fact very well because she often expressed her disappointment that I didn’t “wait” … Continue reading
Posted in Good Examples
Tagged Earth life, example, Faith, family, Flowers, grandmother, gratitude, Heaven, Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, Life, lily of the valley, love, Savior, trials
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A Mental Health Message from the Past
Earlier this week, I learned a bit of information that changed my past, at least the past as I knew it. This bit of information brought me even closer to my beloved mother and caused me to have an even … Continue reading
Posted in Heavenly Father, Judging, Kindness, Mental Illness
Tagged adversity, anxiety, compassion, coping, Earth life, empathy, family, Heavenly Father, Judging, kindness, Life, love, Mother, patience, trials
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Judging Myself
Have you ever read a quote or an excerpt from a book or an article that just seemed to hit you like a ton of bricks? Something that seemed so simple, so obvious, yet so profound? Something that made you … Continue reading
Posted in Judging, Kindness, Love
Tagged compassion, Earth life, Forgiveness, kindness, love, Savior
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The Dandelion Perspective
I love dandelions. My love for the tiny yellow blooms began early on in my life. In fact, one of my favorite childhood memories is of a time I spent in the park making dandelion chains with my mother. We … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Judging, Kindness, Love, Perspective
Tagged Beauty, dandelions, kindness, Life, love, Perspective, view
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Twenty Million Moments
Today is my sweet husband’s birthday. For the past 38 years, we have celebrated his birthdays together, but this year he will be celebrating in Heaven. As I reflected on these birthdays, these years, I discovered that we had been … Continue reading
I Am Only One
I am only one, but I know that one person can make a difference in the world. If we strive to change the world for good, we will. We can make the world a better place one smile, one thought, … Continue reading
Posted in Change The World, Service
Tagged compassion, Earth life, Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, kindness, Life, love, Savior, Service
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Memories of Last Mother’s Day
This time last year, I spent a wonderful day with my mother. She got to meet and hold her newest great-grandson for the first time and we took some great pictures including one with all four generations. I would have … Continue reading
Posted in gratitude
Tagged Blessings, Faith, Friends, Grief, Heavenly Father, love, Mother, mother's day
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Sincerely Sandra 