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



Friday, January 1, 2010

Jalama Beach


The Fortuna family spent two weeks at Jalama Beach for Christmas and New Year's. It was fun to go up and visit them. That beach has the most amazing tide pools ever! We saw all kinds of crab, starfish, urchins, sea anemones, including things we'd never seen before.






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2 comments:

  1. Tiffany WilcockJanuary 3, 2010 at 6:17 PM

    Way cool!

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  2. HILL HESSJanuary 10, 2010 at 3:48 PM

    As Warren and I were looking at your blog we thought Leyna's shirt said "A little Obama never hurt anyone" until we noticed it said "drama". LOL!

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