I was asked to play my violin sot Stake Conference last night and it was incredibly special for me. My accompanist, Libby, and I chose an arrangement of “Come Thou Fount” that I have played so many times it is written on my heart. Libby is a dear friend here who has taught me some of the most important things of life (love, prayer, humility) through her genuine example and love for me. This was the last time I will get to play with her and I was so emotional through our practicing and the performance.

I’ve spent two weeks recently studying out the story of Joseph of Egypt from the Old Testament and his recorded prophecies that are quoted in the Book of Mormon, and have come to some realizations about life and expectations, and hard things and what my courageous response can be, and shared it all with my kids.