Tagged with "Children"
A look at Newtown victim Emilie Parker
MR says: A beautiful rememberance: "You could see the Savior through her.” Emilie Parker was a choice little girl with bright blue eyes and a happy face that carved lasting impressions on folks of all ages. Ogden Utah Rock Cliff Stake President David Christiansen remembers instantly recognizing divine...
Watch: Alex Boye films tribute video for Sandy Hook Elementary shooting victims
MR says: 100% of the proceeds from this song go to the Emilie Parker Family fund, which benefits the families of Sandy Hook Elementary School. Alex Boye had received the music for his latest song a year ago. He recorded it a month ago. But on Dec. 14, the project became a tribute. After learning of...
{LDSL Blog} Top LDS Living Stories of 2012
It's been a great year at LDS Living, with a lot of great stories. We looked back at some of our best, from talking about hard-hitting issues like same-sex attraction and pornography to sharing tips that will make your life easier, whether that's slow-cooker recipes or how to keep your kids reverent in church.
Child Safety During Disasters
Disasters can cause panic, fear, and greatly traumatize those involved. Preparation for these conditions ahead of time can minimize the stress of the event, and promote safety for you and your children. Get some easy and valuable tips that will give you and your children peace of mind. Whether a...
January 2013 Primary Sharing Time: Finding God's Plan
This sharing time will engage the children in an activity that will help them learn more about Heavenly Father’s plan for them. Preparation: Gather or print out the following pictures (suggested numbers are from the Gospel Art Book, similar images are also available in the Gospel Art Kit):...
Newtown native counters ugly reality with Tabernacle Choir beauty
MR says: Ryan Murphy, associate director of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, went to Sandy Hook Elementary as a child. Whenever something really ugly happens in the world, Ryan Murphy feels the best thing he can do is to counteract the ugliness with beauty. That was never more true than last Friday, when...
A blue Ogden turns pink as Emilie is laid to rest
MR says: May her family continue to find peace after laying her to rest. The shoulders that once carried his daughter high in the air slumped deep at the podium — the weight of despair too heavy a load for them to bear. Robbie Parker took a few moments to compose himself. A crowd of about 800, sniffling...
Birth rate buoys Utah to 4th fastest-growing state in 2012
MR says: The high birth rate is partly due to Mormon culture, partly due to the number of young people in the state. Utah was the fourth-fastest growing state this year as it again registered the nation’s highest birthrate and second-lowest death rate. Also, Utah’s improving economy attracted some net...
At memorial, Emilie’s dad laments loss, thanks community
MR says: This sounds like it was a touching and beautiful memorial. Robbie Parker stood in the middle of the high school where hemet his future bride, a few miles from the small house where the couple started a family and an eternity from the life he knew just seven days ago. It took him a few seconds to...
Christmas writing contest: Christmas during the Great Depression
MR says: Love this beautiful story about a little girl coming to understand the sacrifice of the Savior. It was December 1935. I was about 7 years old. It was Saturday. Mother went over to visit her sister and took baby Norman with her and left my 4-year-old sister, Florence, and me home in Father's care....
Santa Claus: Why we perpetuate a myth
MR says: What do you think of the Santa Claus tradition? How do you handle it? A decade ago, I spent the better part of a day constructing a paper chimney on the lemon-colored wall of our tiny Miami apartment. It was the week of Christmas and my two toddlers needed to know that Santa Claus would have...
Public invited to Thursday memorial service for Emilie Parker
The family of a 6-year-old girl killed in Connecticut's tragic school shooting has announced a public memorial service for community members wishing to support and grieve with them. The service honoring Emilie Parker, the Utah native who as among 20 schoolchildren killed by a gunman at Sandy...
School tragedy: Emilie, the way she was
MR says: What a sweet angel. Reading these stories about the beautiful people who were lost is heartbreaking, but valuable in honoring their memories. Behind Emilie Parker’s big blue eyes was a girl who saw well beyond her years. The 6-year-old Utah native, one of 20 schoolchildren gunned down at Sandy...
Jeff Benedict: Witnessing grief and compassion in Newtown
MR says: Dave Checketts, businessman and part-owner of the New York Yankees and Dallas Cowboys, is a stake president in Connecticut - and his congregations include one in Newtown. This is his firsthand story of dealing with grief in that community. (Emilie Parker's family is also planning a fund for the families in Newtown.
Thoughts on the CT Shooting: God was with them
MR says: Really, really beautiful thoughts on God being with the heroes of this tragedy. We only have the first paragraph, but it's well worth the time to click the link at the bottom and read the full post. I need to lament. When atrocities like what happened yesterday at Sandy Hook Elementary take place, I...
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