Scripture Sunday

Building a Thanksgiving Map

This morning I was asked to help with singing time in Primary at church. I wasn't really sure I knew what I was going to do. I had a couple ideas, but I wasn't exactly positive what I was going to do and how I was going to teach singing time. This group of kids… Continue reading Building a Thanksgiving Map

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Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 357

Today I am thankful for my husband. Today is our anniversary. We have been married for 30 years. Like every couple married for 30 years, we have had ups and downs. He still makes me roll my eyes, makes me laugh, and helps me with all my chaos. He works hard to support the family… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 357

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Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 356

Lots to be grateful for today... a good job... a good family... my husband working on our next project... a fun outing with Hannah and Lilli... computers... time to study the scriptures... a country with freedoms to worship as I choose... electricity... running water... plenty of food... a great mattress... the ability to live in… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 356

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Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 355

Today I am thankful that we now begin Thanksgiving break... sort of. Lilli doesn't have school for the next week. I have to work Monday and Tuesday because it is parent/teacher conferences. I am thankful that I got to go on a mom/daughter date with Lilli to see the new Frozen movie. I am thankful… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 355

Family Friday

A Boyack November to Remember

Wow! It's hard to believe that we are nearly to the end of November! We are keeping so busy that time is flying by. So far in the month of November we have supported Lilli and her choirs at the Fall Cabaret. This is a fund raiser for the parent support group for the performing… Continue reading A Boyack November to Remember

Theatre Thursday

Theatre MATTERS in EDUCATION

Today I used theatre to reach kids in crisis. Today I used theatre to help kids suffering from PTSD. Today I used theatre to help kids from broken homes. Today I used theatre to help kids in despite need of help and a listening ear. Today I used theatre to help kids longing for a… Continue reading Theatre MATTERS in EDUCATION

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Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 354

I've been doing my best to express thanks for 354 days now. I have changed. I don't have more stuff, but I do have a more meaningful day everyday. I did get a raise. I gained courage. My testimony grew in leaps and bounds. Today I am grateful for a few moments to listen to… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 354

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Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 353

Amen! Today I am thankful for soup. I am thankful for a good day at work. I am thankful so for family. I am thankful for good friends. I am thankful for the sunny weather so my class could paint outside... and I am thankful that they didn't get any paint on my truck. LOL.… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 353

Warrior Wednesday

A Warrior Can Focus on the Good

I have no idea what this website is, but I love this image. The older I get the more I realize that our thoughts create our reality. We can truly create pretty much anything in our lives if we believe in it... really believe in it. Okay... it's easier said than done. It doesn't happen… Continue reading A Warrior Can Focus on the Good

Thought Tuesday

Kindness Begins With Understanding

I saw this quote and couldn't help but share it. Oh if we could all remember that everybody struggles. Everyone has bad days. Everyone has worries. Everyone feels alone... at least from time time. The only remedy to recognize this truth and then to act with kindness - not only because helping others help to… Continue reading Kindness Begins With Understanding