Ivy’s Christmas Gift
Ivy walked into my life the morning after our son, Evan, was admitted to the hospital on cold December afternoon. She was Dr. Wong’s talented and timely nurse. She was older, had been through “the Depression,” and told me time and again that... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Dec 30th, 2011 | 0 comments
Honesty: I Have Set an Example for You
I remember the first time I was deceptive. The pre-school kids in our family had been told to take naps and while I joined the others on the beds of our mutual bedroom, I didn’t fall asleep. One of my parents came to check on us and because I had... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Sep 14th, 2011 | 0 comments
When a Widowed Parent Remarries
Over the past several years, several good friends and extended family have had their widowed parents remarry. As I have shared the experience with them and watched their reactions, the change in their lives has been significant. I did not have a... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Aug 9th, 2011 | 0 comments
Cutting Off the Clutter
As a long-time subscriber and a sometime contributor to the House of Order weekly newsletter, I have heard and thought quite a bit about organizing. I confess, I am the kind of person who sets up systems and maintains them for awhile, then I fall off... read more
Posted by Daunell Clarke on Jul 14th, 2011 | 0 comments
No Less Serviceable
There may be various seasons in your life when, despite your desires, you will not be able to participate in Sunday church activities. When I was in first grade, my parents moved from a rental home to the unfinished basement of a home my father was... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Jul 13th, 2011 | 0 comments
Mother: The Heroic, Gifted Heart Behind the Scenes
My husband recently held a contest to see who would be able to best select a good and engaging book for him to read. The winning entry came from his parents, whose recommendation is now required reading for our four older children! Gifted Hands, the... read more
Posted by Daunell Clarke on Jul 12th, 2011 | 0 comments
Benvenuto: A Beautiful Welcome From the Heart
After an unexpected opportunity to accompany my husband on a business trip, I have a new heroine. Her name is Jennie Butchart. Though she began her work more than a hundred years ago, her remarkable vision and diligent service transformed her... read more
Posted by Daunell Clarke on Jul 6th, 2011 | 0 comments
I Am an Orphan
My status as an orphan, or someone who has lost both parents, is not unusual. Many people have lost one or both of their parents, especially when they have reached their sixth decade of life. But because the English language doesn’t readily help us... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 23rd, 2011 | 0 comments
L.D.S. Organization Quotes
“It is good advice to slow down a little, steady the course, and focus on the essentials when experiencing adverse conditions.” President Dieter F. Uchtdort, Second Counselor in the First Presidency, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 13th, 2011 | 0 comments
Kicking the Mardi Gras Habit: Wisdom For the Wife of a Self-Made Man
It happened just as our second child was born. My husband was a talented Pre Med student, working full time to support our growing family. We had just purchased our first house, our car died, and we decided it would be a great idea to start a business.... read more
Posted by Daunell Clarke on Mar 9th, 2011 | 0 comments
