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



Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Family Home Evening

We enjoyed the most special family home evening on Monday at Margaret & Bob Spease's home, along with the Gardner & Bateman families. Margaret cooked all day, preparing delicious homemade tamales, taquitos, enchilada, & salsa. Then, she read stories to the kids and we all participated in acting out the 12 Days of Christmas until Santa showed up with gifts for all the kids, which they all love! I have to say, though, my gift was the greatest of the night. Words can't express how special it was to receive such a beautiful Christus that we'll have forever, to be constantly reminded of the Savior's enormous sacrifice and example to all of us! Thanks Bob & Margaret, for such a heart warming evening!
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  1. Margaret SpeaseDecember 18, 2008 at 9:06 PM

    We thank you and our Heavenly Father for blessing us with all of you in our lives. Heavenly Father continues to make Bob and I rich, we have continued unconditional love, and we continue to be blessed with family and family friends. All of our friends quickly become our family friends, and we are honored and privileged to call the Stephen Family, 'family friends. We love you, Eric, Bri, Kaden, Kami, Gavin, and Leyna. Thank you all, for the memories.

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  2. Nuestra FamiliaDecember 19, 2008 at 6:05 PM

    Hi Bri, is so nice to see you @ least in pictures. You are gorgeous!! Great family night. I need your address, I will get it from your dad. Love you lots! Ale

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  3. Fairchild FamilyDecember 30, 2008 at 10:21 PM

    So fun to watch all that love. Big hugs..still waiting for that Christmas card.

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