LDS World

Song written for Pompano Beach Stake Young Women Camp, 2001. Performed stunningly by Alison Moore Smith and Amber Marcello. Sung to the tune of: Material Girl Swimming, hiking, seeing friendsWell, that's why camp's for me (and me)If you follow all the rulesYou'll have...

The Family Night Song

To the tune of Jingle Bells. Family Night!Family Night!Samson's on the run.Monica is on her headThis is so much fun. Family Night!Family Night!Someone starts to pout.Listen up and don't you fightOr you'll go to timeout.

Best Thank You Card Ever

Alison & Sam Smith, Thank you for your thoughtful gift. We promise to use them for their intended purposes and Liz promises not to use the rolling pin on Jon. The towels will come in handy cleaning up the attempt at making pizza. Liz & Jon Jagard

Her Little Shadows

I saw a young mother with eyes full of laughterAnd five little shadows came following after.Wherever she moved, they were always right thereHolding onto her skirts, hanging onto her chair,Before her, behind her ad adhesive pair. “Don't you ever get weary as day...

Bridle Your Passions

Alana (15): Did you notice at the reunion that Sean and Catherine were the most romantically involved? Mom: Were they? Alana: Yea. I mean they've been married the longest of all the cousins and they're still all kissing and reading to each other and kissing again....

Speedy Sunday

[After being told that he can't play Wii because it's Sunday and hearing the discussion between Mom and Samson (8) about Fast Sunday.] Caleb (4): Heavenly Father, bless it not to be Fast Sunday any more. [Begins to turn on video console.] Mom: Caleb, remember we don't...

Mourning with and Comforting Those in Need

I spoke in one of our wards in February, and stayed for the entire block of meetings in order to fulfill a particular assignment. As I was standing in the hallway prior to Priesthood meeting, I noticed one of the sisters in the ward crying almost hysterically and...

Aging Gracefully

As a caregiver, I have spent the past 11 months caring for those who need some extra assistance in order to remain at home for as long and as independently as possible. However, they often need help to perform even the most basic tasks. As I have worked and served in...