School Days-School Days

Every year when my children start school I get a little lump in my throat. I realize how great an opportunity it is for them to go to school, to grow and learn. I always think to myself, have I taught them enough, will they be ok?……. The greatest desire I have for my children is that they know who they are. I want them to be an unduplicated version of themselves, not a smaller version of me.

I want them to know that their worth can’t be measured by a grade, or their ability to kick a Soccer ball. Ultimately, I want them to understand that they are children of God with Divine attributes and eternal possibilities. 

 I will continue to do my best, to love my children for WHO they are not WHAT I want them to be....

I love you Kam and Winn!

FIRESIDE

       If you are interested in an uplifting and inspiring fireside, look no further.


Sarah Bodine and Jodi Nicholes, deliver a message titled, “YOU CAN DO HARD THINGS.”


Sarah’s unique conversion story to the LDS faith will engulf the listener as details are shared.


Jodi Nicholes share’s her testimony through heart felt music which will ensure the presence of the spirit.


Through the combined testimony of Sarah and Jodi you’ll be left with your heart and spirit inspired, and you will know, that no matter your trial or challenge in this life, with the help of your Heavenly Father  “YOU CAN DO HARD THINGS”




If you are interested in this well orchestrated fireside, please contact Jodi


http://www.jodileemusic.com/contact.aspx




The fireside is complimentary with exception of traveling expenses outside of Utah.

Cherokee and his grandson

One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people.

He said, "My son, the battle is between two "wolves" inside us all.

One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret,

greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies,

false pride, superiority, and ego.

The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity,

humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity,

truth, compassion and faith."

The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather:

"Which wolf wins?"

The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed."

Hometown Lovin!

About a month ago, I was asked to sing at the Horse-races. The Horse-races are a huge event in my hometown, which brings hundreds of people together. The biggest races of the year are on July 24th. It was at the Horse-race’s that I received my first standing ovation. I was 9 years old and I sang “Stand By your Man” Funny, what does a 9 year old know about "standing by your man." HA!

                                        National Anthem



It was great to lookout at the audience and see so many familiar faces. The people of my hometown have always been so supportive of me and my music. I’m so grateful for that. Sometimes, all you need is a little hometown lovin! Thanks to all who came out

The worth of souls is GREAT!

A few weeks ago my little family went to my hometown for a visit. The kids like to go to Grandma and Grandpas house for a week each summer. They tell me…. “It’s a Magical place” While we were there, we attended the county fair. I notice a few men going here and there doing little odd jobs. As one of the Men walked past me, I couldn’t help but notice written on the back of his shirt it read “Inmate” OK, I get it now…… These were men from the local prison who were out on release time doing assigned work. I sat back and observed these men for awhile. I also watched how others treated them. Some people were going on about their business, and others, giving looks of disgust as if to say “you are a horrible person!” I couldn’t help but think; how awful we would all feel if we had to walk around with our poor choices, and struggles written allover our shirt. Perhaps, we would look at one another differently. And, maybe, we would be a bit surprised. The lord looketh upon the heart and so should we! It was a great reminder that we must do our best not to judge. Only God knows the details of our lives.  Our worth is equal!

Advice from Elder Busche

I am a daughter of my Heavenly Father. He knows who I am. He hears my prayers. He is aware of my imperfections and yet he loves me completely. I am grateful for his guidance and love in my life.

A Well-Planned Retirement

This was in the Wall Street Journal


Outside England 's Bristol Zoo there is a parking lot for 150 cars and 8 buses. For 25 years, its parking fees were managed by a very pleasant attendant. The fees were 1 lb for cars ($1.40), 5 lb for buses (about $7).


Then, one day, after 25 solid years of never missing a day of work, he just didn't show up; so Zoo Management called the City Council and asked it to send them another parking agent.


The Council did some research and replied that the parking lot was the Zoo's own responsibility. The Zoo advised the Council that the attendant was a City employee. The City Council responded that the lot attendant had never been on the City payroll.


Meanwhile, sitting in his villa somewhere on the coast of Spain (or some such scenario), is a man who'd apparently had a ticket machine installed completely on his own; and then had simply begun to show up every day, commencing to collect and keep the parking fees, estimated at about $560 per day -- for 25 years.


Assuming 7 days a week, this amounts to just over $7 million dollars! .......


And no one even knows his name.