Developing Interdependence
I’m a grandma now. That means I once again get to delight in developmental milestones of a little one, but this time I also get the joy of watching my…
Hope For My Sons
Gordon B. Hinckley taught, “There are some men who, in a spirit of arrogance, think they are superior to women. They do not seem to realize that they would not…
Fathers: Men Who Step In and Step Up
This month as we consider the irreplaceable role of fathers, my thoughts and feelings have led me to conclude that every father steps into fatherhood with a bit of uncertainty…
Finer Than Frog’s Hair and Other Bits of Nonsense and Joy
“Finer than frog’s hair,” he used to say. Which is not a pun, exactly. Neither is it a dad joke, except for the way he told it with a twinkle…
Currents June 2022
This month’s tenet focuses on the irreplaceable role of fathers as well as building interdependent relationships with the men in our lives. I am touched not only by the gift…
Fathers of the Fatherless
There I stood as a young girl at the age of four, sobbing as I watched my father leave again. It always felt like forever until I saw him again,…
Pray for Dad
Years ago, I taught a group of 11-year-old boys which included my son. They were energetic; they captured my heart. One lesson in the course focused on teaching these young…
Distinctly Dad. A film by Johnson & Johnson
We’re sharing this video because we do believe that Dads are so very important and irreplaceable. Enjoy!
The Power of Three
The power of three is significant.Throughout history its significance led many to believe three was the “magic number.” In ancient Greece, three was the “perfect number,” the “number of harmony,…
Creamy Memories
When I was a little girl, I somehow became aware of memories. I was interested in the idea of memories and how to make them. I read about how characters…
A Strong Hand and a Gentle Heart
When I was born into my family my parents didn’t know they had given birth to a very strong-willed and independent female. Those traits have served me well as I…