. Congratulations, You’re Wrong
Several weeks ago, during a good discussion about the finding more order in our lives and while speaking about a specific issue, a good mentor of mine said, “Congratulation, Marie, you’re wrong!” The comment unsettled and startled me. I’m... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 6th, 2010 | 0 comments
. The Beauty of Backups
I am still learning the important lessons of backing up. You see, just as Organized For A Mission, a book to help L.D.S. missionaries and their parents successfully prepare for missionary work, was about to go to print, right at the last moment on... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 2nd, 2010 | 0 comments
. Going Into Auto-Pilot
I am not sure why it happens, but when stress builds in a family it seems to build in several places at once. Have you noticed? Change Comes in Bunches It seemed like every time we were about to have a new baby, my husband was also facing some... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 31st, 2010 | 0 comments
. Thinking It Through
Recently, I had a more complex summer than any other in my life. It was a time when I wouldn’t want to make any major mistakes, couldn’t leave things behind, and couldn’t retrace my steps without difficult challenges. In... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 30th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Did I Tell You I Loved You?
I have a cousin that has cancer and is saying goodbye. In addition to being her cousin, I am also an admirer, one who from the distance has watched her hair go and then come again, and now see it gone once more. One who has seen courage and the... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 26th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Make Three Piles (No More, No Less)
I have had a bad cold. It has kept me down for a week now and I am feeling totally overwhelmed, unorganized, and out of control. I had enough energy to face the planner this morning and tackle my paperwork. I knew I wouldn’t have much energy... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 19th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Are You Ready for a Cold or Bout of Flu?
I haven’t thought much about being organized for sickness until this past weekend when I got a bad cold. Now I am thinking about it plenty. There is nothing worse than waking up with a sore throat and not having any lozenges to suck, or getting... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 15th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Worst First Principle
I was recently asked if I felt parents should encourage their children to be MADE to do their chores before they were allowed to play? It was an interesting question because I understand the value of choice. However, I also value the power of... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Feb 27th, 2010 | 0 comments
. The Last Time
Mom died on a Thursday. I had come across three states the previous week to say goodbye and among other things our family had the sacrament together one last time on a cold February Sunday. The local ward deacons came to the house to pass it after the... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Aug 23rd, 2008 | 0 comments
