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I saw this mural and just had to have this pic. I’m going to print it and frame it to remind me there is always hope.

We’ve had a series of family health crises this week. A niece with a concussion, another niece with a broken elbow that’s going to require surgery ... And my father-in-law fell last Friday. We took him to the ER. They released him after doing a few tests and said to watch him. We’ve been stopping in every day. His speech kept getting more slurred, and finally, last night, his walking became severely impaired. A CT scan shows brain bleeding—a significant amount.

Because of covid, ICU beds at our hospitals here are full. So there’s no bed for him there yet. And he’ll need surgery soon.

Maybe keep us in your thoughts and prayers.

I have hope still—not that things will turn out well. My nieces will be ok, but my FIL is 88. We won’t ever have the same guy back. But I have hope that we’ll know how to make the best decisions we can at this time and that we will be strong as a family.

I also hold tremendous hope for life after this earth life. We lost my mother-in-law right before Thanksgiving.

I know she is watching over us and her beloved husband right now.

And no matter what, things will be ok. That’s hope.

#hope #hopeful #wordsofcomfort #wordsofcomfortandhope #mrsladywordsmith #comfort

Introducing my 12 books to read in 2021 ... Books

Introducing my 12 books to read in 2021 ... Books are my favorite escape, but they have to be really, really good or I don’t bother to finish them. Over the years, I’ve read many books and participated in several book clubs. Most of the books aren’t memorable, but some of them are absolute standouts in that they teach something valuable, provide a needed laugh, or are just written so well I couldn’t put them down. These 12 books are fabulous reads, with mostly clean language and content that won’t put junk in your mind. LINK IN BIO.

#cleanreads #cleanread #cleanbooks #bookclub #bookclubbooks #booksworthreading #books2021 #mrsladywordsmith #cleanbook #noswearing #noexplicitcontent #educated #tarawestover #tarawestovereducated #atreegrowsinbrooklyn #thegiverofstars #flightofthesparrow #the13thgift #beforewewereyours #thefountainsofsilence #thebeantowngirls #thebookwomanoftroublesomecreek #thelittleshopoffoundthings #thecountofmontecristo #alexandredumas

This little gem was a keeper for our book club. It

This little gem was a keeper for our book club. It's the first of four in a delightful series about an antique shop, a mother and daughter, and travel back in time. It reminded me a tiny bit of the 1980 movie Somewhere in Time, which I adored. Daughter Xanthe and mom Flora leave London for a fresh start in the historic town of Marlborough. They breathe new life into an antique shop through hard work and lots of talent. But the real story lies with an antique find--a silver chatelaine that transports her back to the 17th Century--and a resident ghost who insists she go back to save her daughter. There's also a romance with Xanthe and architect Samuel Appleby, who resides in the past. You won't be able to put this one down! It's an excellent gift too.⠀
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The Little Shop of Found Things, by Paula Braxton.⠀
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#thelittleshopoffoundthings #paulabraxton #mrsladywordsmith #booksworthreading #fiction #fictionbooks #booksyoushouldread #cleanreads #cleanreadsbooks

Help your child learn and develop the valuable ski

Help your child learn and develop the valuable skill of setting and achieving goals. This free printable is easy to download and use. Plus it's cute enough to display in a bedroom, on a fridge, or wherever your child will see it as a constant reminder. Link in bio.⠀
#goals #goalsetting #achievinggoals #goalsforkids #churchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #achievingexcellence #childrenandyouth #childrenandyouthprogram

I found this one in a nearby free library. Score!

I found this one in a nearby free library. Score! It’s still selling at Costco.

It’s foremost about thousands of orphans in Canada, illegitimate children who had nowhere else to go. So the Catholic church and government intentionally misdiagnosed them as mentally incompetent and sent them to live in asylums. It was a money maker as the caretakers made a lot of money per child and could treat them horribly without supervision.

The second part of the story is about separatists wanting to liberate Quebec from the rest of the country. English vs French. Rich vs poor.

Throughout, there’s a love story that finally makes sense in the end.

Historical fiction with quite a bit of profanity. Luckily, the previous owner of my book blocked out most of the swear words.

Not my favorite historical fiction, but I learned a lot about Canada’s past that I did not know.

#theforgottendaughter #joannagoodman #mrsladywordsmith #booksaboutcanada #historicalfiction #historicalfictionbooks #historicalfictionnovel

This is Oakley. He likes my favorite Christmas chi

This is Oakley. He likes my favorite Christmas children’s book too. ❤️

Do you have Christmas Day in the Morning?

It’s a rustic tale of a young boy who surprises his dad with an unforgettable gift from the heart. It’s a genuine lesson that the best gifts don’t cost money but, instead, come from what we do for others.

I know it’s a little late in the season to be ordering Christmas books, but if you don’t have this one in your collection, it’s a definite keeper. I have a link for purchasing it in my bio, along with some other great seasonal book recommendations for kids.

#christmasbooksforkids #childrensliterature #bestchildrensbooks #booksworthreading #mrsladywordsmith

Saying goodbye to my beloved Ensign magazine this

Saying goodbye to my beloved Ensign magazine this month. I worked there for seven years, leaving in 2002 when my oldest son was born. Graciously, they let me continue to work from home for many years following.

The magazine is being retired in favor of a more international approach, which I understand and appreciate.

My time at the Ensign with truly amazing coworkers will always hold a special place in my heart.

I look forward to the next era of church publications, even though I shed a tear or two as I say goodbye. #ensignmagazine #mrsladywordsmith #churchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints

This is an excellent book! Historical fiction is m

This is an excellent book! Historical fiction is my favorite genre. This one is about Spain’s Civil War and the 40-year cruel reign of Franco, a ruthless dictator. Well into the late 80s, he ruled with terror. Spaniards lived in fear and could not question how their country was governed. Much like Hitler, Franco determined to cleanse the Spanish people of “Republican blood,” those who had questioned and opposed during the war. One cruel, common practice was to steal newborns from parents in the hospital, telling them their child had died, while secretly placing the child in an orphanage and charging exorbitant adoption fees to prospective parents, often foreigners who had no idea of Spain’s troubles. It’s estimated that over 300,000 children were stolen and adopted out.

The Fountains of Silence, by Ruta Sepetys. I’ll be checking out her other books. Very well written. Clean language.

#booksworthreading #bookstoread #favoritebooks #rutasepetys #rutasepetysbooks #mrsladywordsmith #bookclubreads #bookclubreading #bookclubladies

What’s in your stash of Christmas books? My favo

What’s in your stash of Christmas books? My favorite is Christmas Day in the Morning, by Pearl Buck.

We read one or two books every night. Together we always read The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. What are your Christmas favorites?

#christmasbooks #christmasbooksforkids #christmasbookshelf #mrsladywordsmith

My dear friend Sue gave me this book ornament. I a

My dear friend Sue gave me this book ornament. I absolutely adore it! Do you have similar ornaments or Christmas decor with books? I’d love to see. Please tag me. It would be fun to share with each other. #booksforchristmas #bookishchristmas #christmaswithbooks #booksarethebestgifts #mrsladywordsmith

Will you join me? Post each day what you’re grat

Will you join me? Post each day what you’re grateful for. #givethanks #mrsladywordsmith #dailygratitude #countingblessings #thanksgiving

I love it when my family shares what they’re mos

I love it when my family shares what they’re most grateful for. With a few markers and some words of expression, you can easily transform a pumpkin into a treasured centerpiece for Thanksgiving. Words can inspire, and I love this simple activity we do every year. #wordscaninspire #wordart #wordsmith #mrsladywordsmith #wordsofgratitude #thanksgiving #thanksgivingtradition #thanksgivingtraditions #givethanks #countingourblessings

Just wanted to say hi! I couldn’t resist having

Just wanted to say hi! I couldn’t resist having a picture taken in front of all these amazing words. I’m so grateful for clever minds who come up with such fun displays. 💡 If you’re ever in Utah, stop by the Salt Palace Convention Center in downtown SLC. The fun starts here. 🎯 #heresyoursign #wordsarefun #slc #picsandwords #wordsmith #mrsladywordsmith

This book was such a surprise to me! I wasn’t su

This book was such a surprise to me! I wasn’t sure I would like it, and I ended up loving it.

A friend loaned it to me. I took one look at the cover and thought: Diary of a Wimpy Kid-esque. 🤷🏼‍♀️ But I committed to giving it my 3-chapter try.

I was hooked by the first chapter. Through the eyes of the main character, who is a skilled potter, we learn so many great life lessons throughout the pages.

Set in the small town of Niederbipp, PA (yes, it’s a real place), we learn about a young potter fresh from college who has temporarily committed to taking the potter position in Niederbipp after the last beloved potter died.

It turns out that the old potter and his shop were more than meets the eye. He was a mentor to many and his shop a frequent place to visit and temporarily escape life’s troubles.

Each page shares a wise life lesson.

The author is also a professional potter, and if he ever reprints the book again, I’d love to give it a quick edit. Most pages contain typos, extra words, or missing words. I had to re-read many a sentence to get the full meaning because of the errors. Normally I would toss a book with this many errors, but the book is THAT good. @utahpotterboy is the author. Look him up if you’re interested. @niederbippboy

Dia de los Muertos is Oct 31-Nov 2. Turn it into a

Dia de los Muertos is Oct 31-Nov 2. Turn it into a fun learning experience with these free educational printables to color and an extra printable for some fun decor. Link in bio.⠀
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#diadelosmuertos #freeprintables #freecoloringpages #mrsladywordsmith

Many of us have read Tara Westover's international

Many of us have read Tara Westover's international bestseller Educated. Raised in Idaho by a zealot Mormon dad and homeschooled without adequate education, she self-teaches, enters college, and eventually earns her PhD at Cambridge. ⠀
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Is her story true? Mom LaRee Westover has now written her own memoir: Educating. And I've had the opportunity to review her book--and compare it to Tara's story. ⠀
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I offer an in-depth review and my honest opinion at the end of the review. I invite you to educate yourself and see how I vet out both sides of the story. Link in bio.⠀
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#tarawestover #tarawestovereducated #tarawestoverbook #educatedbook #memoirs #bookreview #bookreviews #bookreviewer #bookreviewers #mrsladywordsmith

So I’m late to the party on this book. Becoming

So I’m late to the party on this book. Becoming published in 2018, and it’s been on my TBR list since the start.

I’m glad I finally read it and got to know Michelle Obama better. While I am not a Democrat, I pride myself on recognizing a good person regardless of their political or religious affiliation or race.

To me, she’s a fascinating person and was a very good, active First Lady. I appreciate that she tried to help us as a nation become more healthy. Our children need it especially. In fact, after reading this I have a new resolve to help my family live a healthier lifestyle.

Regardless of our political views and how we might solve problems, we can come together on common ground. And I was surprised that Mrs. Obama and I actually share quite a bit of common ground. We both grew up in modest circumstances with parents who worked very hard. I, too, had parents who very much supported my education. I, too, feel that education and successful careers should be available to all who truly work for them.

I love that Mrs. Obama still feels she is becoming. It’s a lifelong progression. We are all becoming. 🌸 #becoming #michelleobama #becomingbook #biography #biographies #autobiography #bookstoread #booksthatmakeyouthink #mrsladywordsmith

Is your school or homeschool group doing a spellin

Is your school or homeschool group doing a spelling bee this year? I help with the one at our school and thought I'd share this free printable award certificate. Feel free to pass it along to anyone on your PTA who might use it. Link in bio.⠀
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#spellingbee#spellingbeecompetition#spellingbeecontest#spellingbeewinner#spellingaward#spellingbeeaward#mrsladywordsmith

Dear October, I'm so grateful for you. I didn't mu

Dear October, I'm so grateful for you. I didn't much like the really hot summer months this year. Your cooler days and nights help me to feel energized. And I know you bring the start of the holiday season I so treasure. Thank you. Thank you every year. ⠀
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#october #octoberquote #octoberquotes #lmmontgomery #fallquotes #fallvibes #autumnvibes #autumnquotes #fallismyfavoriteseason

I’d forgotten about this book until someone in a

I’d forgotten about this book until someone in an online group mentioned it was their all-time favorite. I’ve been meaning to read it for years. While it’s not my all-time favorite, it has a fabulous message that’s worth reading. The Prince inhabits a small planet, where he thoughtfully cares for a flower, watches hundreds of daily sunsets, and faithfully rakes 3 volcanoes. But after a time, he leaves his planet to explore other planets. Eventually he comes to earth. He meets someone who has crash landed in the Sahara Desert. They learn deep thoughts from one another.

Before the Prince departs, returning with his soul to his planet, he says something I find poignant: “When you look up at the sky at night, since I’ll be living on one of them, for you it’ll be as if all the stars are laughing. You’ll have stars that can laugh! ... And when you’re consoled (everyone eventually is consoled), you’ll be glad you’ve known me. You’ll always be my friend.” ⭐️

#thelittleprince #thelittleprincequotes #booksworthreading #bookstagram #booksthatmatter #booksthatinspire #mrsladywordsmith

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I saw this mural and just had to have this pic. I’m going to print it and frame it to remind me there is always hope.

We’ve had a series of family health crises this week. A niece with a concussion, another niece with a broken elbow that’s going to require surgery ... And my father-in-law fell last Friday. We took him to the ER. They released him after doing a few tests and said to watch him. We’ve been stopping in every day. His speech kept getting more slurred, and finally, last night, his walking became severely impaired. A CT scan shows brain bleeding—a significant amount.

Because of covid, ICU beds at our hospitals here are full. So there’s no bed for him there yet. And he’ll need surgery soon.

Maybe keep us in your thoughts and prayers.

I have hope still—not that things will turn out well. My nieces will be ok, but my FIL is 88. We won’t ever have the same guy back. But I have hope that we’ll know how to make the best decisions we can at this time and that we will be strong as a family.

I also hold tremendous hope for life after this earth life. We lost my mother-in-law right before Thanksgiving.

I know she is watching over us and her beloved husband right now.

And no matter what, things will be ok. That’s hope.

#hope #hopeful #wordsofcomfort #wordsofcomfortandhope #mrsladywordsmith #comfort

Introducing my 12 books to read in 2021 ... Books

Introducing my 12 books to read in 2021 ... Books are my favorite escape, but they have to be really, really good or I don’t bother to finish them. Over the years, I’ve read many books and participated in several book clubs. Most of the books aren’t memorable, but some of them are absolute standouts in that they teach something valuable, provide a needed laugh, or are just written so well I couldn’t put them down. These 12 books are fabulous reads, with mostly clean language and content that won’t put junk in your mind. LINK IN BIO.

#cleanreads #cleanread #cleanbooks #bookclub #bookclubbooks #booksworthreading #books2021 #mrsladywordsmith #cleanbook #noswearing #noexplicitcontent #educated #tarawestover #tarawestovereducated #atreegrowsinbrooklyn #thegiverofstars #flightofthesparrow #the13thgift #beforewewereyours #thefountainsofsilence #thebeantowngirls #thebookwomanoftroublesomecreek #thelittleshopoffoundthings #thecountofmontecristo #alexandredumas

This little gem was a keeper for our book club. It

This little gem was a keeper for our book club. It's the first of four in a delightful series about an antique shop, a mother and daughter, and travel back in time. It reminded me a tiny bit of the 1980 movie Somewhere in Time, which I adored. Daughter Xanthe and mom Flora leave London for a fresh start in the historic town of Marlborough. They breathe new life into an antique shop through hard work and lots of talent. But the real story lies with an antique find--a silver chatelaine that transports her back to the 17th Century--and a resident ghost who insists she go back to save her daughter. There's also a romance with Xanthe and architect Samuel Appleby, who resides in the past. You won't be able to put this one down! It's an excellent gift too.⠀
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The Little Shop of Found Things, by Paula Braxton.⠀
⠀
#thelittleshopoffoundthings #paulabraxton #mrsladywordsmith #booksworthreading #fiction #fictionbooks #booksyoushouldread #cleanreads #cleanreadsbooks

Help your child learn and develop the valuable ski

Help your child learn and develop the valuable skill of setting and achieving goals. This free printable is easy to download and use. Plus it's cute enough to display in a bedroom, on a fridge, or wherever your child will see it as a constant reminder. Link in bio.⠀
#goals #goalsetting #achievinggoals #goalsforkids #churchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #achievingexcellence #childrenandyouth #childrenandyouthprogram

I found this one in a nearby free library. Score!

I found this one in a nearby free library. Score! It’s still selling at Costco.

It’s foremost about thousands of orphans in Canada, illegitimate children who had nowhere else to go. So the Catholic church and government intentionally misdiagnosed them as mentally incompetent and sent them to live in asylums. It was a money maker as the caretakers made a lot of money per child and could treat them horribly without supervision.

The second part of the story is about separatists wanting to liberate Quebec from the rest of the country. English vs French. Rich vs poor.

Throughout, there’s a love story that finally makes sense in the end.

Historical fiction with quite a bit of profanity. Luckily, the previous owner of my book blocked out most of the swear words.

Not my favorite historical fiction, but I learned a lot about Canada’s past that I did not know.

#theforgottendaughter #joannagoodman #mrsladywordsmith #booksaboutcanada #historicalfiction #historicalfictionbooks #historicalfictionnovel

This is Oakley. He likes my favorite Christmas chi

This is Oakley. He likes my favorite Christmas children’s book too. ❤️

Do you have Christmas Day in the Morning?

It’s a rustic tale of a young boy who surprises his dad with an unforgettable gift from the heart. It’s a genuine lesson that the best gifts don’t cost money but, instead, come from what we do for others.

I know it’s a little late in the season to be ordering Christmas books, but if you don’t have this one in your collection, it’s a definite keeper. I have a link for purchasing it in my bio, along with some other great seasonal book recommendations for kids.

#christmasbooksforkids #childrensliterature #bestchildrensbooks #booksworthreading #mrsladywordsmith

Saying goodbye to my beloved Ensign magazine this

Saying goodbye to my beloved Ensign magazine this month. I worked there for seven years, leaving in 2002 when my oldest son was born. Graciously, they let me continue to work from home for many years following.

The magazine is being retired in favor of a more international approach, which I understand and appreciate.

My time at the Ensign with truly amazing coworkers will always hold a special place in my heart.

I look forward to the next era of church publications, even though I shed a tear or two as I say goodbye. #ensignmagazine #mrsladywordsmith #churchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints

This is an excellent book! Historical fiction is m

This is an excellent book! Historical fiction is my favorite genre. This one is about Spain’s Civil War and the 40-year cruel reign of Franco, a ruthless dictator. Well into the late 80s, he ruled with terror. Spaniards lived in fear and could not question how their country was governed. Much like Hitler, Franco determined to cleanse the Spanish people of “Republican blood,” those who had questioned and opposed during the war. One cruel, common practice was to steal newborns from parents in the hospital, telling them their child had died, while secretly placing the child in an orphanage and charging exorbitant adoption fees to prospective parents, often foreigners who had no idea of Spain’s troubles. It’s estimated that over 300,000 children were stolen and adopted out.

The Fountains of Silence, by Ruta Sepetys. I’ll be checking out her other books. Very well written. Clean language.

#booksworthreading #bookstoread #favoritebooks #rutasepetys #rutasepetysbooks #mrsladywordsmith #bookclubreads #bookclubreading #bookclubladies

What’s in your stash of Christmas books? My favo

What’s in your stash of Christmas books? My favorite is Christmas Day in the Morning, by Pearl Buck.

We read one or two books every night. Together we always read The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. What are your Christmas favorites?

#christmasbooks #christmasbooksforkids #christmasbookshelf #mrsladywordsmith

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