My daughter’s piano teacher made it clear to me that memorizing and reciting mnemonic phrases for musical notes is not the same as playing the music correctly. My daughter knows “every good boy does fine” and “grizzly bears don’t fear anything.” These two phrases have helped her learn the notes. But as her music gets…
My girls are so excited about our upcoming trip to Washington, D.C. As a matter of fact, since the day they found out about the trip they have not stopped talking about it and asking questions. The latest conversation about the trip was quite interesting. Olivia says, “Mommy, we are going to be able to…
Could you imagine walking into a room bawling your eyes out in response to some really bad news? As you approach a friend, this friend sees you swimming in tears and says, “hey girl, what’s … (wait for it) RIGHT?” Yes, she asked, not “what’s wrong?” but “what’s right?” You’d probably be thrown off by…
It happens 365 times a year, 30 or so times a month, 7 times a week! Every single day of our lives this takes place. “What is it?” you ask. The opportunity to rise and shine! Did the s-u-n rise today? You bet it did. And that was our Savior’s sweet reminder that we too…
A few mornings ago I read these words: “But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings, and you will go forth and skip about like calves from the stall.” (Malachi 4:2) Doesn’t that sound great! Mind you, I have absolutely no personal experience with “calves…
“Will I ever get a good night’s rest again? ” I was seriously beginning to doubt it! I’d decided our pillow-top mattress was not only old but perhaps not soft enough for my side-sleeping tendencies. We bought a softer mattress. I decided it was too soft. We bought a firmer mattress. I decided it was…