Church History

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

She Understands Me – How a Hymn Helped Bring Peace after a Miscarriage

Did you know that Dr. Ellis Shipp, one of Utah's first female doctors (who trained many women to become nurses…

3 years ago

Echo Squires: A Pioneer Birth Story

So, I want to apologize for neglecting the blog.  My husband and I were called to serve as the Trek…

7 years ago

Book Review: The Midwife: A Biography of Laurine Ekstrom Kingston

The Midwife: A Biography of Laurine Ekstrom Kingston  By Victoria Burgess Salt Lake City, Utah: Signature Books 2012 I don't…

8 years ago

Women’s History Month: The Female Council of Health

Has anyone else found this treasure?  I had been eyeing this new book, The First Fifty Years of Relief Society, and…

9 years ago

Midwives: What’s gender got to do with it?

A friend of mine shared with me this incredible piece of history from a community not far from where I…

9 years ago

Mary Ann Hamblin – Pioneer Midwife

March is Women in History month so as I ran across this little tidbit I wanted to share. It is about…

10 years ago

Does the Journey Seem Long?

This year in Relief Society we are studying the life and teachings of Joseph Fielding Smith, the 10th prophet of…

11 years ago

Bridget “Biddy” Mason, Mormon Midwife

  Bridget "Biddy" Mason August 15, 1818 - January 15, 1891 Because February is Black History month, I wanted to highlight Bridget…

11 years ago

LDS Birthy Momma Christmas Wish List

It's that time of year!  Lani wrote a great post on Birth Faith with ideas for gifts for the baby…

11 years ago

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