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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Sankta Lucia 2022

Yesterday was Sankta Lucia Day!  This was our 5th year celebrating this Swedish holiday and it’s become one of our favorite parts of the Christmas season.  I love...
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Bethlehem Dinner 2021

We had our annual Bethlehem dinner and nativity play early this year…                    
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Jul Julgran 2022

We got our Christmas tree a couple weeks ago and finally got around to doing our annual Swedish dance around the Christmas tree. Crosby thought it was hilarious. ...
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Medieval Feast

For our rotation topic night we focused on the British Isles and had a Midieval Feast.  We dressed up in our most Renaissance style costumes and had a...
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Theater of Classicals

A couple days ago Evelyn and Roxanne decided to put on a play for me, based on the book Treasures of the Snow.  They practiced for a while...
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Beautiful Morning

I went outside yesterday morning with the intent to weed in the garden but it was a misty morning and I got so carried away with soaking up...
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Shelly: Little Lamb

I experienced a little tender mercy just now… one that made me tear up and feel close to God.   I was just reading from the book, A...
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Pioneer Unit 2022

We temporarily turned half of the shed into a mini log cabin.  I loved creating it so much.  In my dream world we would have a real log...
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The Power of Storytelling

I’ve been thinking about storytelling. I’ll tell you my thoughts through a story… My Grandma passed away a few years ago and my mom and her siblings have...
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