Robyn A.

Robyn A.

The Just Be Glad Game and my Postpartum StruggleThe Just Be Glad Game and my Postpartum Struggle

The Just Be Glad Game and my Postpartum Struggle

After the birth of my fifth baby I struggled to enjoy the process.  I dreaded waking up in the morning…

2 years ago
The Fourth TrimesterThe Fourth Trimester

The Fourth Trimester

    I am in the midst of the fourth trimester.  I wish I had understood this concept earlier with…

2 years ago
Womb to TombWomb to Tomb

Womb to Tomb

Heather posted these beautiful thoughts last Easter on her Women in the Scriptures blog and I just wanted to share…

2 years ago
Empowering Mary: A Paradigm Shift on the Nativity StoryEmpowering Mary: A Paradigm Shift on the Nativity Story

Empowering Mary: A Paradigm Shift on the Nativity Story

We received this post from Carol Vezzani who contributed to our book the beautiful essay "My Angel in Gethsemane" in…

2 years ago
Jesus, Once of Humble BirthJesus, Once of Humble Birth

Jesus, Once of Humble Birth

With Christmas approaching I have been pondering the concept of "humble birth."  We speak of Christ's birth as being under humble…

2 years ago
Did Mary Really Ride a Donkey to Bethlehem?Did Mary Really Ride a Donkey to Bethlehem?

Did Mary Really Ride a Donkey to Bethlehem?

There are many beautiful works of art depicting Mary riding a donkey as Joseph led them to Bethlehem. I never…

2 years ago
The All-Encompassing Power of the AtonementThe All-Encompassing Power of the Atonement

The All-Encompassing Power of the Atonement

I love the Easter season and chose to share this post again because it is about the Savior and the…

3 years ago
The Sacrament and the First TrimesterThe Sacrament and the First Trimester

The Sacrament and the First Trimester

*I wrote this more than a few years ago and forgot about it until now.  It seemed appropriate to share…

3 years ago
Oh How Lovely Was the MorningOh How Lovely Was the Morning

Oh How Lovely Was the Morning

I have been pondering Joseph Smith history lately.  Our ward choir had been practicing and practicing a beautiful arrangement of…

3 years ago
Their Hearts Were ChangedTheir Hearts Were Changed

Their Hearts Were Changed

“Have ye experienced this mighty change in your hearts?” Alma 5:14 Life as a doula. Every birth changes me in…

3 years ago