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Today, we had a beautiful church lesson with wonde

Today, we had a beautiful church lesson with wonderful comments that touched me deeply. I wanted to contribute more, but it's been a tough week for me and I was feeling incredibly emotional. Since I wasn't sure I'd make a whole lot of sense, I decided to stay quiet... so I'll share my thoughts with you!

We were reviewing Sharon Eubank's awesome General Conference talk from October about unity. I appreciated the timing of this, but more than that, I appreciated that the thoughts my wonderful sisters shared were loving and inclusive. While I've been thinking about our nation's lack of unity, I've also been trying to continue to listen and learn from those who have had different life experiences from mine, those who are marginalized, and those who share different beliefs. So it was touching to hear comments that reminded us all we should be quick to listen and slow to judge.

I was reminded of this first quote, which I've held close to my heart for years. What better way to show charity, the true love of Christ, than to withhold judgment? When I looked it up to give the correct reference, I found it was quoted in a talk by Jean B. Bingham who shared this adorable, but powerful story (2nd slide) about a child mistaking a peacock for a chicken. How easy it is to see differences as flaws when we simply don't understand!

Thank you, dear sisters, for lifting me up today as you reminded us that we don't need to be the same to be unified. We have so much to learn from one another if we just take the time to listen, get to know each other, and learn from each other. This is so important within our church family, but of course, it extends further. I am so grateful for the examples of those around me who do this.

#quoteoftheday #generalconference #sharegoodness

Teachers have been on my mind regularly since the

Teachers have been on my mind regularly since the beginning of the pandemic. We're asking so much of them. As our county gets ready to go to a hybrid approach to get the kids back to school in person, I see loads of comments pointing out that if parents don't feel comfortable sending their kids back, they have the choice to keep them home. But there's rarely discussion about how we just expect our teachers to go back, no choice given... I wish I had answers and solutions. I wish there was something we could to help. We'll definitely be writing very special thank yous this year.

Anyway, there's my little rant that was meant to be, "Hey! Think your child's teacher is awesome? Grab some fun personalized book plates, a gift card, and write a thank you!"

#shopsmall #personalizedgifts #teachers #supportsmallbusiness #supportthemakers #etsylove #instahandmade #teachersareawesome

Now is the time to order for Valentine's Day! Here

Now is the time to order for Valentine's Day! Here are a few fun new products and some old favorites. ❤

#valentines2021 #shopsmall #supporthandmade #etsyfavorites #psimadethis #lovehandmade #makerlife #handmadelife #supportsmallbusiness

Thank you again for an awesome holiday season! So

Thank you again for an awesome holiday season! So many of you had to wait a little longer for your packages to arrive and you were patient, understanding, and kind. I appreciate your reviews!! These help small businesses SO MUCH! I'm always happy to make things right if you're not 100% happy with your purchase.

#shopsmallbusiness #shopsmall #personalizedgifts #happycustomer #etsylove #instahandmade #etsyfavorites #supportthemakers

There have been years in the past where on Martin

There have been years in the past where on Martin Luther King, Jr. day I felt I should lift up his voice and then sit back and listen. But today, with all that continues to go on in the U.S., I can't stay quiet. I feel it is my duty to share what I've learned and help other white people see what we can be doing right now.

This quote is from Reverend Dr. King's speech, "I've Been to the Mountaintop," given on April 3, 1968. This was the night before he was assassinated. This call to action is still so true and so needed right now. "Make America what it ought to be." Isn't that powerful?

A little after this in his speech, Dr. King shared about how years before he had been stabbed by a "demented woman." He talked about the letters he received from high status people--the president, VP, and governor of NY... but then shared what's in my next slide.

Dr. King went on to talk about the things he wouldn't have been able to do, to be alive for if he had sneezed. I remember the first time I read what the high school girl had written--I was moved to look inward. I wondered if I had been alive then, if I would have been like her. Would I have been happy Dr. King didn't sneeze? Would I have taken the opportunity to learn from him and support him?

And that has moved me to continue to look inward. On MLK day, I try to continue learning. I ask myself questions to do a sort of self evaluation. Today, I'll share some of them with you in hopes that you can ask yourself similar questions so that we can "make America what it ought to be."

As a white woman, do I see why we have MLK day? What have I done to learn more about Reverend Dr. King and what he stood for?

Am I regularly addressing my own biases and prejudices?

Do I share MLK quotes online so I look like someone who cares? Or do I seek knowledge, understanding, and empathy in my private life? Do I teach my children to do the same?

Continuing in comments...

#mlk #quoteoftheday #quotestoinspire #quotestoliveby #mlkday

Celebrate your senior with a personalized yard fla

Celebrate your senior with a personalized yard flag! Each one is custom made with any name and school colors.

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If you're like me, you're looking for ways to make

If you're like me, you're looking for ways to make BIRTHDAYS special while still staying safe at home. We've dropped off and shipped a few little things to friends just to let them know we were thinking of them for their special day. So I loved when a friend asked for matching mugs to be made for her daughter and cousin/best buddy for a birthday! I can ship to you to drop off or directly to the recipient.

📷 @ashleyharrisonphotography

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