Did I tell you how much I love Yoda?!!! 😂 He is my favorite Star Wars character! His words of wisdom were so useful in George Lucas’ universe, but many of them also apply to us in real life today. This adorable green creature teaches that the Jedi’s strength flows from the Force, and warns of the dark side. “Anger, fear, aggression, the dark side of the force, are they," he said.

Being in nature makes one focus more on the greater good and helps us better deal with all the unrest in the world. Why Steve & I are going back to nature again this weekend and taking another breather!🍁🐿💋

hen I saw this turtle carrying a suitcase, it brought to my mind the importance of perseverance and focus. Sometimes when life gets tough (and it always does), we tend to give up.

Don’t WALLOW on past mistakes, instead FOLLOW the Savior’s example and have faith in His Atonement. It will help us turn the pages of our life’s book to a new chapter. Read for more Grandparent advice!

Many of you have asked me the question, “When do you get to speak to your son who’s the missionary?” Well, I am able to speak to Matthew on the phone on Christmas and Mother’s Day, over the 2-year period that he is serving a mission for The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-day Saints.

This passage is a great metaphor. “WORD” is the word of God... the scriptures that brighten our soul when we are in the dark.

Kids say the darnedest things, don’t they? They always put big smiles on our faces, they make us laugh from their adorable antics, they melt our hearts with their sweetness and innocence, and more often than not, they make our eyes swell during touching and even heartbreaking moments.