Briana Stephen

I had an epiphany today while sitting in the oncologist's office. There's so much talk and paraphernalia about finding cures for cancer. There's bitter talk about why Heavenly Father would allow such suffering. I sat there thinking to myself, No. My heart tells me it's not like that at all! ... Think of the communities and families that have come together to love, serve, and mourn with one another.

Our Father in heaven provides opportunities every day for us to keep his commandments, to follow His ultimate example of serving, loving, caring for His spirit children, our spirit brothers and sisters. I get to experience firsthand on a daily basis how beautiful the hearts of mankind really are.

Turn off the news of contentious politics, crime, and adultery for a bit. You'll find a world of compassion. PLEASE ACCEPT MY GRATITUDE to all those who uplift and show me what leading a Christ-like life is really all about. Loads and loads of LOVE!!!

-Bri, March 2010



Monday, July 28, 2008

Looking Back

The past decade has been everchanging and enlightening. A glimpse back reveals a little bit of our journey(most of these photos were taken before we had a digital camera, so I scanned them all into the computer which explains the poor picture quality, but I'm grateful to have them on cd now.):

1. owned 4 homes, rented twice
2. lived in Mesa, Merced, Carlsbad & Simi Valley
3. had 4 children
4. 6 dogs
5. 13 vehicles (3 company cars)
6. obtained associates, bachelors & a masters degree
7. competed in road biking and running events and taken on new interests, including surfing, paintball and mountain biking
8. made several close friends along the way
9. learned, and continue to learn, a lot!
10. and had a blast doing it all!

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  1. AprilAugust 9, 2008 at 10:10 PM

    I love these photos. You guys are a beautiful couple. The professional photos that you guys had taken are gorgeous. You two could pose in magazines. It is so funny to look at old photos of our family. Hello hair, good night.

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