I can’t pretend to know what you’re going through. I have not experienced the emotions firsthand. But I have experienced life post-mission and I hope I can share a little bit of hope if you’re struggling with coming home early. Okay so three things I want to share. Trust His plan Though I’ve never heard … Continue reading An Open Letter to the Missionaries Coming Home Early
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COVID-19 and the Jaredites
101 Resources to Study the Restoration
President Nelson has promised us a “unique conference that will commemorate the very foundations of the restored gospel.” He asks us to study the Restoration in preparation for it, and promises that as we do, General Conference “will be not only memorable; it will be unforgettable.” Brothers and Sisters, if the only difference between this … Continue reading 101 Resources to Study the Restoration
Making “Sacrifices”
I recently had a (hopefully) life-changing experience. A week or so ago, I picked up a new show called Poldark. This is going to sound dumb, but you have to understand that I ADORED this show. I’ve been so so sick of watching cheesy, romance films. I wanted to watch or read something more substantial, … Continue reading Making “Sacrifices”
A Prayer to Protect My Kids
The more people I get to know, and the deeper I get to know them, the more I realize I’m surrounded by people who have been sexually assaulted. The more I learn about it, the more I get worried about how I’m supposed to be able to protect my little humans from this plague. Some … Continue reading A Prayer to Protect My Kids
An Open Letter to My LDS Gay Friends
How was I supposed to comfort her? How was I supposed to tell her it would all be okay? I face this problem even more so now than I did that night. I’m happily, faithfully married to a man who is my best friend. I find companionship, intimacy, and fulfillment in my marriage. How am I, as a blissfully married, straight woman, supposed to tell my gay friends that “it will all work out?”
Autumn Dickson 