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



Thursday, October 30, 2008

"Not Joan"

During October, Leyna stayed several days with Eric's parents, Grandma Joan and Grandpa Larry. After some time with them, she was passed onto my parents, Grandma Teri and Grandpa Boulter. The funniest thing was that no matter how hard my mom tried, she couldn't get Leyna to call her grandma. Instead, when asked what her name was, Leyna would say, "Not Joan." Well, a few weeks later, our whole family went out to AZ for a trip. Even then, Leyna hadn't forgotten the name game. For the whole trip, she continued to call mom, "Not Joan." Technically, she's right, but how funny that a 2 year old would discern the two grandmas in such a way. We thought it was hilarious!
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