Tuesday, I had a rare free day. So I caught up on Podcasts and scrolled to my heart’s content. By the evening, I realized I had not had an original thought all day. I was numb and no longer spiritually awake. It’s crazy how easy it is to allow yourself to be sucked into any form of entertainment. Podcasts, Music, audiobooks, news reports, talk shows, and a billion streaming services and YouTube channels compete for our attention every day. I... Read more
Are you interested in homeschooling your child but worry that they are a special case? Maybe they have hated school or even refused to go, and you are looking for an alternative. If they are on the autism spectrum, they have special interests. And if school doesn’t fit into those interests, it will be harder for them to engage. I’ve been there. And I have great news for you- there is a way for your child to love learning, succeed... Read more
This weekend, my husband and I went to see the movie, The Last Rodeo. It was awesome! I have seen the main actor, Neal McDonough, in many roles, but all of them were bad guys. So seeing him play the good guy was new. I worried I would spend the whole show only seeing him as Damien Dark. But the moment the movie started, he wrapped his character around himself. Neal McDonough is a good actor! He was not anyone... Read more
Adaptation At Church In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we often discuss magnifying our callings, or in other words, filling our church jobs with energy and extra effort. I have a new job at church that I had never heard of before I got it. They call it a “disability specialist”. And for a long time, I have been filling my calling based on its title. But I realized this week that I need to change how... Read more
Pope Francis passed away today. What does that mean to me as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? Not as much as it does to a Catholic, but it still matters. Pope Francis was a beacon of light in a dark world. I admire Pope Francis’s lifelong dedication to God. That is something not many people can claim. I truly appreciate his pro-life stance, condemning abortion. It can be difficult to stand up for what... Read more
This past weekend was the General Conference for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Sister Tamara Runia gave a talk that changed my life. She talked about Jesus, repentance, and the atonement in a whole new way; infused light into my previous understanding, and I’m forever grateful. I feel inspired to discuss this with you. The Atonement is a gift When I was young, I was taught that my sins wounded Jesus. That somehow I contributed to His... Read more
Autism, Survivor, And The Church I’m an autism mom. My son was diagnosed when he was 6, and it has been a long journey trying to find what helps him overcome his challenges. So when I saw this clip from the television show Survivor where Joe stepped out of his team to comfort Eva, I got emotional. It meant the world to me to get to see Eva, who also has autism, succeed. And I loved how the host, Jeff... Read more
When I first learned the Articles of Faith, I remember thinking there was a line that almost seemed to be an afterthought. But the more I examine it, the more I realize it is the secret to a life full of peace. It’s the very last line of the 13th Article of Faith: “If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.” Shocked Years ago, this line seemed redundant. Of course, we... Read more
Moana 2 is now streaming on Disney +, so today I sat down and indulged in some beautiful animation instead of doing responsible adult chores. I laughed, I cried, I was uplifted and deeply moved. I did NOT expect another out-of-the-ballpark home run for Disney. But WOW. This is only the second time in my life that the sequel is better than the original. And in Frozen fashion our beautiful heroine is transformed by the end of the movie. Warning... Read more
St Patrick’s Day is coming. But why does it matter? It matters more than you think. When I was a kid I heard stories about St Patrick, and how he drove the snakes out of Ireland. But that’s not what happened. St Patrick brought Christianity to Ireland, changing the lives of the people there forever. Before St Patrick came along the Celtic people worshiped nature. Their religion was based on the seasons and they worshipped many gods. They believed nature... Read more
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