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Back to School

My kids have been back in school for a few weeks, and well, so have I.  Actually, I started taking some online classes this summer at my local university.  I was nervous to go back to school, twenty...

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Hello 2022! You Already Are What You Are Becoming

I was asked to speak in church (sort of) on Christmas Day and some of the message I think is perfect for a New Year, so I am recycling it here. You Already Are What You Are Becoming Perhaps some of you...

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How Affirmations can Powerfully Help with Your Birth

I used affirmations throughout my 2nd and 3rd pregnancies and I know they helped me to create what I wanted. I really put affirmations to the test when I moved to the snowy mountains of Utah from the...

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My Divine Teacher

“And a little child shall lead them” Isaiah 11:6   My posts are just going to be have to be a lot less wordy. I struggle to find the time to write but I really do benefit from processing my thoughts...

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Are you in the Wilderness?

I have had this passage on my mind for quite a while now, And we did travel and wade through much affliction in the wilderness; and our women did bear children in the wilderness. 2 And so great were...

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The Sacrament and Little Children

At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, And said, Verily I say...

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A Gift for an Angel

December is special to me for many reasons.  Not only do I get to celebrate Christ’s birth, I get to celebrate my firstborn son’s birthday.  Kyle only spent two birthdays on earth with us before he...

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Grumpy: The “Real” First Stage of Labor

    My very pregnant friend texted me, “I am soooo grumpy today. Please tell me that is a sign. Haha.” And I texted back, “Oh yes, in fact, I think it was officially added to the map of labor. It is...

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How a Prisoner of War Story Helped Me Prepare for Birth

  I want to thank my friend Natalie for this beautiful post. We became friends because of our mutual love for birth but beyond that Natalie really is a beautiful person inside and out. –Robyn I am...

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How is the History of Pioneer Midwives Important to Us? – Episode 16

Back to School Time! My kids have been back in school for a few weeks, and well, so have I.  Actually, I started taking some online classes this summer at my local university.  I was nervous to go back...

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Hello 2022! You Already Are What You Are Becoming

I was asked to speak in church (sort of) on Christmas Day and some of the message I think is perfect for a New Year, so I am recycling it here. You Already Are What You Are Becoming Perhaps some of you...

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How Affirmations can Powerfully Help with Your Birth

I used affirmations throughout my 2nd and 3rd pregnancies and I know they helped me to create what I wanted. I really put affirmations to the test when I moved to the snowy mountains of Utah from the...

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The Just Be Glad Game and my Postpartum Struggle

After the birth of my fifth baby I struggled to enjoy the process.  I dreaded waking up in the morning to my children and looked forward to bedtime only to dread waking up again the next morning to...

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