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



Saturday, April 3, 2010

Birthday Party/Sleepover

Kambria is turning 8! To celebrate, she invited 8 friends over to swim, decorate bags, eat dinner, watch a movie, then sleepover. Boy was I glad for Mom's early arrival from AZ on Friday morning. We expected her in the afternoon, but she arrived at 9 am (crazy lady started driving at 3 am!) Even with no sleep and probably utterly exhausted, Mom stepped right up and helped like no other person on the planet can help. (She is the greatest support there is!) What I thought would be a no-big-deal evening with the girls turned out to be more tiring than I imagined, so the extra help was wonderful. Following are just a few snapshots of the weekend.
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