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



Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Round 2: Chemo Session #12

I feel gross today, but great compared to other really bad days, so I shouldn't complain. I met some great new friends and am just excited that we have only 3 more sessions to go!!!

Friday, July 24, 2009

Chemo Session #11

This session went unbelievably well. As always, the day of chemo I feel pretty nauseas, but it passed quickly and I even went out for a bike ride on Wednesday (which used to be my 'crash day'). I pray the next 4 sessions go just as well.

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Prescott, AZ

Finally, our family is reunited in Prescott! I love you, Kids!!

Friday, July 17, 2009

Oasis Water Park (AZ)

We drove out to AZ to pick up Kade and Kami who had driven out with their Stephen grandparents for a couple weeks. To try to beat the 114 degree AZ heat, we spent a day at the Oasis Water Park near South Mountain. It was so bad that even applying 50 spf sunscreen several times, we just couldn't prevent burning. Poor Gavin's nose blistered. By 2 pm, we decided to call it quits and drove to Tiff's house for some cool air conditioning.

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Hockey Practice

I think this picture of Gavin squished between Brody and Peyton is hilarious. He obviously wasn't too happy with this seating arrangment.

Look how cute Peyton is, falling asleep in her pads.

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Leyna Ice Skating

Gavin and Leyna came along to ice skate with our young women for mutual. I didn't have my camera, but a friend captured these shots of Leyna with a couple of my favorite gals, Tia and Kaija.


Gavin and Leyna came along to ice skate with our young women for mutual. I didn't have my camera, but a friend captured these shots of Leyna with a couple of my favorite gals, Tia and Kaija.