Friday, February 15, 2008

Orchid Winter

I have never been one to wish Winter away, even though Spring is one of my favorite seasons, but as I walked into the Orchid Dynasty, my thrive for color overtook me and I knew that I needed to create a beautiful Spring basket to "warm" up the house. I love those moments that I can sit at the table and look out the window at the unflawed drifts of snow, then turn my head and see the comings of Spring.

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Sunset Alert!

Suuunset Alert! Suuunset Alert!!!!



Monday, February 04, 2008

A Prophet Remembered

For the past couple of years, I have been blessed to serve at the Conference Center as a Guest Service Missionary, but the past couple of days have been the pinnacle of my service. I feel extremely blessed to have been able to serve at the viewing and then the funeral of our dear Prophet, Gordon B. Hinckley. The Conference Center became a sanctuary of reverance and peace as the Prophet was eulogized. President Hinckley always motivated me with his endurance and hard work, his love and charity, and his acceptance of all. His words inspire me to "Stand a little taller", to "do and be a little better", and to "forget myself and get to work". It was said of him "that his heart was so full of faith that there wasn't any room for doubt or fear". After the funeral and grave dedication, the Spirit in the hall was tangible. It literally touched my heart, filled my soul and brought tears to my eyes. Afar off in a section of the hall, soft, ominous voices filled the center with the words "We Thank Thee, Oh God, For a Prophet", for truly we were grateful for this prophet.