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An outstanding virtual family conference featuring Jace and Jennifer Jergensen with video music presentations by outstanding father-daughter duo Mat and Savannah Shaw. One viewer shared: “That was absolutely amazing!!!! It made me laugh, cry, and want to do better!!” – Cressent Other comments include: “I agree!!!  What a fabulous event!!  Diane was […]

“Just Hold On”


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Last year my longtime dream of running the Boston Marathon came to fruition for the second time. I was on cloud nine with great hopes of running it yet again in the future. Then, without warning, things took a sharp turn. Adversity seemed to strike in the blink of an […]

Happy in the Hard



Every March 31st my kids go to bed with anxiety because they know how much I love April Fool’s Day and I’m really good at pulling off practical jokes.  A couple of years ago, after putting them to bed, my husband suggested that maybe I take the year off of […]

If I Teach You Anything ….


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Mothers! Just recently I was introduced to a new book written by Joanna Gaines and her kids.  It is titled, “WE ARE THE GARDENERS.” It is one of those children’s books that makes you think about life and treasure it.  This is included in their introduction of the book: “Some […]

Mothers Are The Gardners


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From LouAnn Christensen, 2017 Utah Mother of the Year What wonderful opportunities I’ve had this past year as serving as Mother of the Year for the state of Utah.  Many wonderful mothers could’ve taken my place; however, I was nominated by the Ladies Community Club of Brigham City in November […]

Human Trafficking Awareness



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There is nothing that fills me with more hope than Springtime.  The cold dark winter is left behind and the light and life of Spring emerges.  No matter how bleak the winter, the minute I see the first green shoots of a crocus I am filled with cheer when I […]

Hope Springs Eternal



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In family relationships, love and connection are the goals.   Recently, I was listening to my good friend tell me about some challenges in her relationship with her mother-in-law. Their personalities are distinctly opposite and sometimes friction arises or there is unspoken tension. Over the decades, we have shared this conversation […]

Love and Connection