there she was–
shattered on the ground
there she was–
trapped and bound
there she was–
new scars appearing everyday
there she was–
broken in every possible way
look at her now
she’s taking a vow
to reach up and heal somehow
she’s lighting the flame,
the one that went dark
she’s taking a thread
and mending her heart
©2019 Sammie
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Welcome!, I'm Liz Livingston. As a mother of 7 (or 8, counting my daughter in-law) I have learned that it is the small and simple things that help me have peace and joy and help my husband and me in raising our children. I believe EVERY person on earth has unlimited potential. Often it's the smallest decisions and actions that help us grow toward that potential. Whatever you nurture grows: What will you do to nurture your or someone else's potential today?
“I invite you to prayerfully consider what kind of sacrifice you can make…to do more family history and temple work this year.” (President Russell M. Nelson) I decided I want to spend time doing family history instead of blogging and posting on IG this year. I may, periodically, add in a book or a recipe, but overall, I'm putting my blog aside in 2019. To learn more about how you can discover your family history for free, click on the image.
There is always something to celebrate in each month in a family. Go to the menu tab "Enjoy 'Em" and drag down to "Celebrate!" You'll see a menu of all the months of the year and some of the things we have celebrated in days past. Or simply click on the image of these beautiful crabapple blossoms to go there.
Need an idea for a board book for a baby shower, birthday, or Christmas gift? Here's a list of some of our favorite books.
In 2018, I posted different photos of the month. To learn more about this photo and see more photos of the month, click on the photo.
Our journey to being active together has been slow and challenging, but we are learning that it is lots of fun and makes great memories. Exercising is more fun when done together! Click on the image to learn more about our journey to better health.
Want to memorize "The Living Christ" document? Click on the image above to go to some audio recordings I have made to help you! Play the recording below for an idea of what they sound like.
Click on the image to see some of the recipes we've enjoyed making.
"If ye love me, keep my commandments." John 14:15. Click on the image to learn more!
I enjoy sewing from time to time. It's a very practical skill! Click on the image to learn how to sew a simple fabric napkin or for other sewing ideas.
You may have tangible wealth untold;/Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold./Richer than I you can never be--/I had a Mother who read to me. ❧ Strickland Gillian, "The Reading Mother" Click on the photo to go to the entire poem "The Reading Mother."
One of my goals in 2018 was to read and share 12 GREAT books for children ages 12-18. Click on the image to learn more and find the link to more books I recommend for teens.
Click on the image to see more books I've been reading this year.
Click on this book to see lists of books that we have enjoyed reading as a family.
Click on the quote to read more.
Which ideas that you have taught your children are true? Which are false? Ideas are powerful! They can change our behavior! Click here to read more powerful ideas from past sidebar postings.
Click on the image to go to poems I love and posts about poetry.
N&H's wedding.
Sarah's white coat ceremony. (Lane was taking the photo.)
Say "Cheese!" Click on this photo to view some of my favorite family photos.
Click here to view summaries of recent news/magazine articles related to nurturing children, women, and families.
Are you learning French? I'm passionate about French! I have links to both religious and non-religious French learning resources. Click on the image above to go to my resource page, which includes a link to my audio recordings of the Book of Mormon in French. Je suis en train d'enregistrer ma lecture du Livre de Mormon cette année. Cliquer sur l'image du livre pour voir la page d'enregistrements
Last year I decided to try to learn some more Finnish by singing Finnish children's songs. My friend and her children are recording the songs for me to help me learn. Click on the book to go to these wonderful recordings.
My friend Elena just wrote her first ebook. I love it! Click on the image to read it, or visit elenayorgason.com to learn more. Also, listen to her and her children on my Finnish songbook page. (Scroll down sidebar.)
Click on the image to see more! This building is stunning!
Commonsensemedia.org is one review site I use. Click on the button to visit their website.
Click on the image to listen.
This is something I've been trying to learn since my childhood. Click on the image to read more.
“In all of living, have much fun and laughter. Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured.” ❧ Gordon B. Hinckley Family life is so funny! Click on the photo to read some of our family quotes.
Get the beat in your feet! Making and hearing good music makes us happy! To visit my music website "Delicious Music," click on this photo.