Spotlighting...Shirley White

What is your full name? Shirley Marie White

Were you named after someone?  Who? Yes, My Mom's friends Shirley and Marie

Where were you born? Elizabeth City, NY

What is your favorite movie? "Show Dogs" and "You've Got Mail"

What is your favorite book? Lately, President Monson's bio

What is your favorite thing to do in your spare time? Crochet

What is your all-time favorite recipe?  Please share the recipe. Pecan Bars

If you only had one day left on Earth, what would you do? Spend it with family

What is your dream car? Any 3 row with good gas mileage

Who is one person you think you would be friends with if they lived in our time or you had a chance to meet them?  Why? My Grandma who has passed

What have you done that makes you proud of yourself? (Don’t be shy, we are happy for your accomplishments and we are asking you to share them) I got my Business Continuity Certification.

In your opinion, what is your best physical trait? I get compliments on my feet. They are little and petite.

What is your favorite scripture? Joshua 24:15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.

What is your favorite RS/Visiting Teaching memory? When I listened to a prompting and acted on it.

Shirley's Spotlight Recipe

Pecan Bars

6 Tbsp butter

6 Tbsp shortening

3/4 c powdered sugar

1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons flour

2 eggs

1 c. brown sugar

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp vanilla

3/4 c. pecans

Glaze

1 1/2 c. powdered sugar

2 Tbsp. butter, melted

3 Tbsp. orange juice

1 tsp. lemon juice

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

2. Cream butter, shortening, and powdered sugar. Add 1 1/2 c flour and mix until combined. Press evenly in the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Bake for 13-14 minutes.

3. Mix remaining flour and the rest of the ingredients (except for the glaze ingredients) and spread over the hot crust. Return pan to oven and bake 20 minutes more.

4. Remove from oven. While still warm, spread with glaze. Cool completely and cut into bars.

Don't forget the Family 5K on Thursday at 7pm at the Bowery

Family 5K walk/run/ride or however you want to do it!  Meet at the bowery at 7pm.  There will be drinks along the way.  Don't forget to wear orange in support of the Bishop.  Can't wait to see you there!

FHE Idea on Doing Your Best

How about an FHE lesson on doing your best to preface the family 5K on Thursday!  Click on the link below and scroll down to the lesson entitled "Do Your Best"

You can talk about how to do your best at obeying God and then tie that in to doing your best in every area of life.  Before you run/walk/ride the 5 K you can remind them that if they do their very best they will have something to be proud of!

Family Home Evening Lessons

June 26th Lesson

"We cannot truly love God if we do not love our fellow travelers on this mortal journey. Likewise, we cannot fully love our fellowmen if we do not love God, the Father of us all. The Apostle John tells us, “This commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.”³ We are all spirit children of our Heavenly Father and, as such, are brothers and sisters. As we keep this truth in mind, loving all of God’s children will become easier."- President Monson

Sign up for the Blood Drive on Thursday, June 26th from 3-8 pm

Stake ARUP Blood Drive is this week!! The session runs from 3-8 pm at the Stake Center for all available members 16 and older (16-17 year olds require a parental permission slip, which can be obtained by calling Jared at 801-656-8382).

 "Your gift of life can benefit patients at University of Utah Hospital, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Primary Children's Hospital, Shriners Hospital for Children, and the South Jordan Health Center. ARUP Blood Services is a non-profit blood collection center and serves the only two children's hospitals in Utah. Blood used for babies cannot be more that five days old. This creates an ongoing need for fresh donations. Your commitment to donate on Thursday, June 26th  can make a big difference in someone's life."

They are accepting appointments for every 15 minutes from 3-7:45 and can be made by emailing or calling Jared at the above number.

You will need a photo ID, weigh at least 110 lbs and be 16 years old, minimum.

Thanks for your time and commitment to providing this important service to our community.

Stake Softball

'Tis the season for Stake Softball!  Bring the whole family and come play, watch, cheer, and eat!  The stake provides hot dogs and nachos for everyone!  It is so much fun!  At the North Building Field.

Need a quick FHE idea?

Here is a link to a family home evening lesson for tonight.  If you need to throw something together quickly then just click on the link and use this already put together idea.

 A family home evening on the importance of attending church

Neighborhood Family 5K

Come join us at the 2nd annual Neighborhood Family 5 K!  Click below for the link to the training schedule.  Just start training now!
5K Training Schedule

Spotlighting...Shelly Murphy

What is your full name? Glenna Michele Browning Murphy (AKA Shelly)

Were you named after someone? Who? After having had 3 sons and not naming any of them after my dad, by the time the 2^nd daughter came (me) I was named after my dad whose name is Glenn.

Where were you born? I was born in Portland, Oregon

What is your favorite movie? I really love The Sound of Music and Ever After

What is your favorite book? I am a Gerald Lund fan, so anything written by him.

What is your favorite thing to do in your spare time? Read, sew, and bake.

What is your all-time favorite recipe? Please share the recipe. I have a lot of favorites, nut one that I just found that is really good is Blueberry Cream Muffins. 

If you only had one day left on Earth, what would you do? I’d go to the temple with all of my family that could be there and have the rest join me at my home afterwards.

What is your dream car? I don’t have one. But I would like one with a built in navigational system and heated seats.

Who is one person you think you would be friends with if they lived in our time or you had a chance to meet them? Why? Ardith Capp (was the ninth general president of the Young Women Organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1984 and 1992.) I have read a lot of her books and just connected with her.

What have you done that makes you proud of yourself? (Don’t be shy, we are happy for your accomplishments and we are asking you to share them) I have ran 2 half marathons and did a triathlon with 3 of my daughters. A gift that I have been given is to organize. I really enjoy organizing kitchens.

In your opinion, what is your best physical trait? My blue eyes

What is your favorite scripture? Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it

What is your favorite RS/Visiting Teaching memory?  My first companion, Nina Tapp. I was 18 years old living in Ephraim, Utah. She was such a good example of what a visiting teacher is. I always think of her when I think of Visiting Teaching.

Spotlighting...Shaurie Coleman

What is your full name? Shaurie Coleman

Were you named after someone? Who?  Yes, my mom’s cousins name is Sharie and her dad named her that after hearing it on his mission in Sweden. When she asked him if she could use it he said yes but told her to put a “u” in it so people would pronounce it right! (they still never do… haha)

Where were you born?  Payson, Utah

What is your favorite movie?  My most favorite recent one is The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, it made me want to go on some more adventures! I love that kind of stuff.

What is your favorite book?  I loved The Giver.

What is your favorite thing to do in your spare time?  I love camping and hiking! And traveling, I have a whole list of humanitarian trips I would like to go on! Also I just like talking to people, friends, strangers, family, nothing is better than a long talk with someone 

What is your all-time favorite recipe? Please share the recipe.  Right now I’m just trying to learn how to sustain my life on my mission…. I can NOT cook whatsoever.

If you only had one day left on Earth, what would you do?  Wake up early and go on a hike to watch the sun rise and then spend the day with family and friends, maybe fly somewhere fun

What is your dream car?  This might sounds lame but if I could have any car I would want one of those old Bronco’s like the boxy ones with the big round headlights. Goll I love those I want one to go on a million road trips in.

Who is one person you think you would be friends with if they lived in our time or you had a

chance to meet them? Why?  I love Majorie Pay Hinckley. She was the perfect balance of being so sweet and humble but at the same time she was such a fireball. She wasn’t afraid of being herself and letting people know her thoughts. I strive for that

What have you done that makes you proud of yourself? (Don’t be shy, we are happy for your accomplishments and we are asking you to share them) I guess I’m most proud of the service clubs I’ve been a part of as well as going to Mexico to build houses with rotary. I will always be proud of being a part of Utah Ambassadors of Music and the experiences I had with them. The last thing is preparing for my mission, I feel like I’ve come a long way and I’m so excited to become better and better throughout my mission.

In your opinion, what is your best physical trait? My long legs I guess. I used to HATE them when I was younger because they made me look like an awkward baby giraffe, but I grew into them and now I love them

What is your favorite scripture? Moroni 10: 3-5 I’ve had so many self-conversion experiences with this scripture and over time it has become my go-to when I need help. It reminds me that my Lord is merciful and he cares, we just need to be sincere, do our best, and talk to him.

What is your favorite RS/Visiting Teaching moment? All of them, we have the best ward in the world!! I’ll miss you guys in Canada, I’ll send lots of pictures 

Spotlighting...Janeal Wuthrich

What is your full name? Janeal Louise Wuthrich

Were you named after someone?  Who? Yes, My dad's middle name is Neal

Where were you born? Salt Lake City

What is your favorite movie? old black and white movies with Cary Grant or Clark Gable

What is your favorite book? Unbroken, To kill a mockingbird, and The Hiding Place

What is your favorite thing to do in your spare time? Run with my sister, hike, snowshoe, any activity with my family and read

What is your all-time favorite recipe?  Please share the recipe. right now easy is my favorite, this salsa chicken recipe is quick and yummy

If you only had one day left on Earth, what would you do? Watch the sun rise, hike or run, any activity with my family, and watch the sunset

What is your dream car? any car that has air conditioning, gets good mileage and doesn't break down :)

Who is one person you think you would be friends with if they lived in our time or you had a chance to meet them?  Why? I would love to meet my great grandmother Pauline Fetzer Johnson, her life was full of hardship and I'm so grateful to her for making it through and raising my grandma so wonderfully

What have you done that makes you proud of yourself? (Don’t be shy, we are happy for your accomplishments and we are asking you to share them) I was taught to work hard and enjoy the feeling of accomplishment that comes when I know I have done my best. It doesn't matter if i'm  painting a room, mowing the lawn or running a marathon. I love the feeling of accomplishment work brings.

In your opinion, what is your best physical trait? my smile

What is your favorite scripture? D&C 88:118-119,123-126

And as all have not faith, seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; seek learning, even by study and also by faith. Organize yourselves; prepare every needful thing; and establish a house, even a house of prayer, a house of fasting, a house of faith, a house of learning, a house of glory, a house of order, a house of God;

See that ye love one another; cease to be covetous; learn to impart one to another as the gospel requires.  Cease to be idle; cease to be unclean; cease to find fault one with another; cease to sleep longer than is needful; retire to thy bed early, that your bodies and your minds may be invigorated.  And above all things, clothe yourselves with the bond of charity, as with a mantle, which is the bond of perfectness and peace.  Pray always, that ye may not faint, until I come. Behold, and lo, I will come quickly, and receive you unto myself. Amen.

This is a wonderful code to live by! :)

What is your favorite RS/Visiting Teaching memory? I love all of the women I have been blessed to have been taught by and been able to visit teach, each one has touched my life and influenced my thinking. I am so grateful to be able to call each of them my dear friend. :)

Spotlighting...Dana Murphy

What is your full name? Dana Renae Murphy

Were you named after someone? Who?  I was going to be Dina but my mom thought that was too close to Dino, the dinosaur, so they went with Dana.  They just liked it.

Where were you born? I am a proud, potato lovin’ Idaho girl.  Pocatello to be exact.

What is your favorite movie?  I absolutely love “Life is Beautful” but I can’t watch it since having kids…too sad.  But, the one I watch the most is “Pride and Prejudice” (the new one)  I am a rewatcher. 

What is your favorite book?  I’m not crazy about novels.  I am a self-help book girl through and through.  My favorite right now is the Child Whisperer.

What is your favorite thing to do in your spare time? Be alone.  I have to have time to decompress and be alone and think or I will freak out…and that never goes well ;).

What is your all-time favorite recipe? I can’t get enough of this.  Just click and it will take you there. Lemon Garlic Shrimp  - I don't use caper brine and I use more garlic and a little more butter.  I put it over linguine and it is to. die. for.  especially when you are pregnant for some reason.

If you only had one day left on Earth, what would you do?  Hang out at home with my family.  I love home.

What is your dream car?  A truck for Dan so he can haul stuff and feel more manly.

Who is one person you think you would be friends with if they lived in our time or you had a chance to meet them? Why?  Oh how I would love to have lunch with Marjorie Hinckley!!  I would just take in her wisdom and I think we would laugh together.

What have you done that makes you proud of yourself? (Don’t be shy, we are happy for your accomplishments and we are asking you to share them)  I am proud that I followed my own path and moved to NY to be a nanny and did not go to college immediately after high school even though I felt pressure to.  I am also proud that I put myself through college with very little help from my parents.

In your opinion, what is your best physical trait?  I always joke that my hair is my “one beauty” because I LOVE “Little Women” and Amy says that to Jo when she chops her hair.  I also like my blue eyes.  All nine people in my family have blue eyes. 

What is your favorite scripture?  Alma 18:34-35

“Ammon said unto him:  I am a man and man in the beginning was created after the image of God, and a I am called by his Holy Spirit to teach these things unto this people, that they may be brought to a knowledge of that which is just and true; and a portion of that Spirit dwelleth in me which giveth me knowledge and also power according to my faith and desires which are in God.”

What is your favorite visiting teaching/RS moment? Probably making the slide show for the Christmas Dinner this year and crying every time I watched it (and I watched it a lot!) because I love all of you ladies so much!

Spotlighting...Suzanne Martin

What is your full name?  Suzanne Marchant Martin

Were you named after someone?  Who?  No.  My parents just liked the name and didn’t give me a middle name because they felt like Suzanne was long enough and felt like two names.

Where were you born?  Bountiful, Utah

What is your favorite movie?  Ever after and Princess Bride.  I love movies that are in the medieval time.  Where good always wins!!

What is your favorite book? The Book of Mormon.  I love to read it and cross-reference to the other scriptures.  I also love the Kingdom and the Crown Series or The Promise Land series because I learn more about the gospel in a fictional way.

What is your favorite thing to do in your spare time?  Hang out with my family, especially camping in the mountains riding 4-wheelers, fishing, playing games, eating yummy food and sitting around the campfire.  I also love to do handwork of all kinds, play the piano, and snow ski and water ski (when I get the chance).

What is your all-time favorite recipe?  

I have a lot of favorites, but one that has been a favorite from when I was little was my Mom’s cheesecake.  I would rather have that for my birthday than a real cake so she always made it for me.

If you only had one day left on Earth, what would you do?  Gather my family around and tell them how much I love them and how grateful I am that I was blessed to be their wife and mother.  Then spend the rest of the day with them doing whatever they want to do.

What is your dream car?  I really don’t have one.  I’m just grateful to have a dependable car that will provide for us the things we like to do and the needs we have.

Who is one person you think you would be friends with if they lived in our time or you had a chance to meet them?  Why?  I would like to know Emma Smith.  I am amazed by her and what I know about her life.  I really admire all that she did.

What have you done that makes you proud of yourself? (Don’t be shy, we are happy for your accomplishments and we are asking you to share them)  Becoming a Mom, surviving the hard times, enjoying the good times, seeing my children grow physically and spiritually and becoming successful adults.  They are my graduation certificates.

In your opinion, what is your best physical trait?  My auburn hair and my smile as my Mom would say.

What is your favorite scripture?  D&C 84:88

And whoso receiveth you, there I will be also, for I will go before your face, I will be on your right hand and on your left, and my spirit shall be in your hearts, and mine angels round about you, to bear you up.

What is your favorite RS/Visiting Teaching memory?  I just love visiting teaching and being able to meet and care for so many of my wonderful sisters in the gospel.  I love that we will always be friends after we have been visiting teachers.

Spotlighting...Amber Ellis

What is your full name? Amber Chadwick Ellis

Were you named after someone?  Who? Not named after anyone, however my mom always knew, even when she was a little girl, that her daughter’s name would be Amber.

Where were you born? Salt Lake City

What is your favorite movie? Probably one of the Harry Potter movies (I love them all, and can’t pick one specifically).

What is your favorite book? Harry Potter

What is your favorite thing to do in your spare time? Ride my horses, go to sporting events and spend time with my family.

What is your all-time favorite recipe?  Please share the recipe. Me cook…ha ha that’s funny!  My favorite meal is probably grilled ham and cheese and tomato soup (poor ChrisJ).

If you only had one day left on Earth, what would you do? Spend the time with my family and my animals.

What is your dream car? Probably a truck…with a horse trailer attached.

Who is one person you think you would be friends with if they lived in our time or you had a chance to meet them?  Why? Harry Potter J

What have you done that makes you proud of yourself? (Don’t be shy, we are happy for your accomplishments and we are asking you to share them)  Being a mom.

In your opinion, what is your best physical trait? My Eyes

What is your favorite scripture? 1 Nephi 3:7

What is your favorite RS/Visiting Teaching memory? I love being a part of relief society, and the family relationship I feel I have with all the sisters in the ward.  My greatest memory was probably when I had Sierra, and was so amazed at the love and support we received from everyone in the ward, especially the sisters in the relief society. 

Spotlighting...Dixie Taft

What is your full name? Dixie Marie Bauerle Taft

Were you named after someone?  Who?  A friend of my moms

Where were you born? In Ogden Utah

What is your favorite movie? Pride and Prejudice, North and South, Jane Eyre

What is your favorite book? That is hard to say.  I like historical fiction and some that I have liked in recent years are: A Town Like Alice, Unbroken, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet.

What is your favorite thing to do in your spare time?  Be with my family, be outside in the mountains, play the piano, sew and knit.

What is your all-time favorite recipe?   This is very hard!  You can’t go wrong with a delicious spaghetti sauce.  This recipe is from my childhood and has been a favorite for many years.

If you only had one day left on Earth, what would you do? Spend it with my family

What is your dream car? Anything that doesn’t rattle, and has a little get up and go!

Who is one person you think you would be friends with if they lived in our time or you had a chance to meet them?  Why? I would love to meet my grandparents and spend time with them.  They passed away before I was old enough to remember so I haven’t had the chance to do that yet.

What have you done that makes you proud of yourself? (Don’t be shy, we are happy for your accomplishments and we are asking you to share them) I’ve created a happy home surrounded by some of the things I love and lived in and visited by the people I love.

In your opinion, what is your best physical trait? I have a good smile with big teeth!

What is your favorite scripture?  As I strive to be more like my Savior this is the scripture that often fills my mind:
Moroni 7:48

48 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, pray unto the Father with all the energy of heart, that ye may be filled with this love, which he hath bestowed upon all who are true followers of his Son, Jesus Christ; that ye may become the sons of God; that when he shall appear we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is; that we may have this hope; that we may be purified even as he is pure. Amen.

What is your favorite RS/Visiting Teaching memory? Recently when visiting with a great companion, my partner challenged the three of us to read our scriptures daily.  The spirit was strong in the home and we all committed to doing better.  I know my partner had prayed and worried about being bold but it was done with great love and accepted well.  We have to be courageous and willing to follow the promptings of the spirit.

Spotlighting...Lori Beckstrand

What is your full name? Lori Rae Beckstrand

Were you named after someone?  Who? Nope my Dad liked the name and so that's what they gave me.

Where were you born? Bountiful Utah

What is your favorite movie? Any time I am at a movie eating popcorn and sitting next to Ron is my favorite.  That's one of my favorite things to do.

What is your favorite book? The Work and the Glory

What is your favorite thing to do in your spare time? Knit, sew, play with my granddaughters

What is your all-time favorite recipe? Anything I don’t have to cook haha and even better if its made by Jan, Danae, or Jeanette just to name a few!

If you only had one day left on Earth, what would you do? Spend it with my family!

What is your dream car? Ron just got it for me last year a ford escape

Who is one person you think you would be friends with if they lived in our time or you had a chance to meet them?  Why? Laura Ingalls Wilder I love

the way that she was raised! And the fun she had living on the Prairie still one of my favorite T.V. shows ever!

What have you done that makes you proud of yourself? (Don’t be shy, we are happy for your accomplishments and we are asking you to share them)  Learned how to knit and make some really pretty things for my family.

In your opinion, what is your best physical trait? Have to be my eyes they caught my husband!!!

What is your favorite scripture?  Moroni 7:48

What is your favorite RS/Visiting Teaching memory? I love being a part of RS and have always loved just visiting with whom ever I go to and also who comes to me.

Spotlighting...Becky Godwin

What is your full name?  Rebecka Ellen Godwin

Were you named after someone?  Who?  My middle name is after my Grandma Eleanor Parker

Where were you born?  Bountiful, Utah

What is your favorite movie?  I have a lot but probably Emma.

What is your favorite book?  That’s a really hard question.  I love to read and it just depends on the mood I’m in.  I loved Hamlet and Edenbrooke.

What is your favorite thing to do in your spare time?  I like to do crafts and digital scrapbook.

What is your all-time favorite recipe?  Please share the recipe.  Hmmm…I really hate to cook right now but I really like the Impossibly Easy Breakfast Bake especially right now when I have no energy and it is super easy and all the boys like it.

If you only had one day left on Earth, what would you do?  Spend time with my family.

What is your dream car?  I really like the Nissan Armada.

Who is one person you think you would be friends with if they lived in our time or you had a chance to meet them?  Why?  That’s hard but I think maybe Marjorie Hinckley.  I just think she was so funny and I would really enjoy visiting with her.

What have you done that makes you proud of yourself? (Don’t be shy, we are happy for your accomplishments and we are asking you to share them)  This was really hard for me.  I’m proud of my 5 boys and the new one we’re expecting in December.  It makes me the most proud to see the accomplishments they have and I like to think that I have helped them in some of those.

In your opinion, what is your best physical trait?  I like my blue eyes.  Because I have brown hair most people assume I have brown eyes so it’s always fun when they realize I have blue eyes.

What is your favorite scripture?  Helaman 5:12.  It was my favorite in seminary and still is.

What is your favorite RS/Visiting Teaching memory?  I can’t think of any one thing.  I love getting to know all the sisters and hear their different stories.  I tend to lean towards being pretty shy so when I branch out and really try to get to know the sisters I visit teach especially it’s been really fun.

Spotlighting...Brittany Nelson

What is your full name? Brittany Ingersoll Nelson, I was always jealous of my siblings because I was the only one that wasn’t given a middle name.

Were you named after someone?  Who?My parents wanted to name me Brittania, but the nurse said “I always thought Brittany was a beautiful name” So, I wasn’t named after someone but the nurse named me, and I am so grateful.

Where were you born?Logan, Utah

What is your favorite movie?This is a hard one, because I have a hard time watching any movie more than once. I do really like the Mummy, and I like romantic comedies. Pretty much anything that makes me laugh that isn’t crude. Try Extreme Days it’s hilarious.

What is your favorite book? There are too many, I read at least one new book a month. I know, I don’t know how I find the time either.

What is your favorite thing to do in your spare time?What’s spare time? If I had a lot of spare time I would sew more, and craft more,cook, I’m sort of a hobby junkie.

What is your all-time favorite recipe?  Please share the recipe. Peppermint torte. I found it on pinterest, and made it for Christmas and it is truly amazing, but it takes an entire day to make. So, I will share this recipe instead,my favorite day to day food is baked Tilapia, it is a lot easier and delicious. However, if you want to make peppermint torte give me a call and I’ll email it to you.

If you only had one day left on Earth, what would you do?I’d spend the day in the mountains with my beautiful family and appreciate all the things Heavenly Father has blessed me with.

What is your dream car? A 1957 Chevy Bel air, in powder blue. I like the convertible, but I like the paint job better on the standard. Can you tell I was raised at car shows?

Who is one person you think you would be friends with if they lived in our time or you had a chance to meet them?  Why? Wow, that is a tough one. I would really like to learn to live like a pioneer, so any of those amazing ancestral women. I would love to learn their day to day first hand, and know how they did it. But I would love to come home to my air conditioning and modern appliances after a week or so.

What have you done that makes you proud of yourself? (Don’t be shy, we are happy for your accomplishments and we are asking you to share them) I am so proud of being a mom to so many kids and not losing my mind from one day to the next. I’m grateful that I had so many life experiences that lead me to fostercare. I love all of my children and I am so proud of each one.

In your opinion, what is your best physical trait? I really like being short (Vaughn calls it “cute and little”) I used to hate it, but I am amazed all the time what this little engine can do.

What is your favorite scripture?Ether 12:6 “And now,I, Moroni, would speak somewhat concerning these things; I would show unto the world that faith is things which are hoped for and not seen; wherefore, dispute not because ye see not, for ye receive no witness until after the trial of your faith.”

What is your favorite RS/Visiting Teaching memory? In Nov. 2009 I was pregnant and half way through the pregnancy our baby died unexpectedly. I went home and was sitting on the couch with my mom, and my visiting teacher just stopped by. She had been in town running errands and had this sudden prompting to get me a “treat” and stop by. I hadn’t even called my Bishop yet.  She came in and just seemed to know that something wasn’t right and gave me a huge hug. My mom told her what had happened, it was too fresh for me to talk about. My visiting teacher rearranged her entire day, she picked my kids up from school, brought us dinner, made sure my kids were taken care of while I was in the hospital. She even took my kids to and from school for the next week.  It wasn’t all the big things she did that mattered to me, although I was very grateful, but just the fact that she cared enough to stop by, and listened to the promptings of the Spirit. I will be forever grateful for her in my life.