This is a photo of my adorable sister Ashley when she was probably 3 or 4 years old. She had the curliest, blondest hair with the cutest button nose and chubby cheeks. She passed away almost 23 years ago when she was 13. She was far prettier than I ever was and I always knew she would probably be… Read more →
Author: wendi
#213 – The Power of Music
Last Sunday I had the awesome opportunity to briefly speak to 30 people with the help of my friend Ashley who translated for me. She did a phenomenal job and I am deeply grateful to her for her sacrifice and support. But one thing struck me . . . there was a noticeable change in the congregation when one word… Read more →
#212 – The Wedding!
One of our dearest friends recently got married. This is Spencer and his beautiful wife, Sofia Stahle . . . the best people make the most gorgeous couples!! It was a real treat to be invited to sit at the table of honor with the Groom’s family that had flown in from the United States for the celebration. Our… Read more →
#211 – Becoming a young lady
I had so much fun last Friday! GingerSnap and I went on a “Mom and Me.” This is what I am now going to call alone time with Mom, where just one kid gets to come with me on my weekly errands. This week I needed to go to PriceSmart (our country’s Sam’s/Costco) but I felt I should… Read more →
#210 – A few favorite quotes
One day, while sitting in Relief Society, in my all Spanish-speaking ward, I was reading a talk by President Monson and felt very moved and inspired. One quote after another jumped off of the page at me. I quickly started to copy and paste them in an email because I wanted to reread them and ponder them some more. What… Read more →
#209 – A dose of Meg
I read this post yesterday and I felt so touched by her writing that I felt I needed to share it too. Meg Johnson – “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” I adore the way that Meg writes. I feel like at times in my life I can write this way too. But the last few months… Read more →
From #121 to #208 = Starting a New Post Count . . .
This is actually post number #208! I actually decided a few weeks ago, after reading that a favorite blogger of mine had hit 1000 posts, that I should really start counting ALL of my past posts. . . especially if I am going to keep on blogging. I could feel the start of another goal coming on and after realizing… Read more →
#120 – FHE = Family Home Evening
I’m so grateful for the many changes that we have made together as a family. I am SO THANKFUL that the Lord compelled us to obey the admonition to hold FHE 4 years ago. It first came from a talk by Sister Linda Reeves who expressed deeply and profoundly that NOTHING is more important to do in a week than… Read more →
#119 – The Temple in Me
Every Wednesday, for the past 3 years, I have been attending the temple. I have felt an urge to be there, almost as if I had a personal calling from the Lord that I needed to go each and every Wednesday morning and serve in the temple. I have completed hundreds of ordinances and that thought alone brings me so… Read more →
#118 – Bad Habits
I have bitten my nails for as long as I can remember. It has always been a satisfying way to relieve stress, panic, anxiety, frustration, anger and even overwhelming feelings of happiness. There was nothing more satisfying then cutting a nail perfectly with my teeth and then playing with it in my mouth. Now, saying these things makes me sick… Read more →