Today in my spinning class we were speaking about Memorial Day. We spoke of the sacrifices that our armed service men and women give to help protect our freedom. Sadly some of these men and women do not return home to their families as they give the ultimate sacrifice, their lives. Our instructor read us […]
Author: Heather Ogden
Comfort Zone? Left There Long Ago!
We are running fast and furious towards our goal of raising money for wheelchairs for the beautiful people in developing countries that need mobility. Each step of this process has taught us so much about how to go after goals, where to get assistance, who you can count on to jump in and believe in you, […]
Reflections
With a kiss on the cheek, you’re off on the bus. Your day is only beginning I hope you know you are more than enough. The hallways are busy and humming with excitement. Each step you take is propelling your ultimate decision. How you will act and if you’ll be kind, all shows forth as you pure […]
Water Levels Rising!
Increased rainfall and a heavy snow-pack year has made for very full rivers. I had a hair appointment down in the town of Eagle so I decided that I would incorporate my workout into the surrounding area. The Greenbelt is a beautiful paved pathway that meanders along the banks of the Boise River for miles […]
What’s Your Why?
Our family’s goal of riding from Mt. Bachelor, Oregon to Los Angeles, California is no easy task. There are many parts to a dream this big and as we continue to work through each facet, we hit small bumps in the road. Our approach has been that God will lead us in the direction that […]
Mom Guilt
A few years back, while laying on our tan recliner bundled in with blankets, I felt an overwhelming feeling that crippled me to tears. My lower back writhed in pain, my neck and shoulder were seized from whiplash, and my brain felt so confused. Nate and I were on our way home from a date […]
Families
Growing up in a home with 6 kids, there was always energy flowing through the halls of our home. I am 3rd in birthright and follow many of the “middle child” traits. My oldest sister Mishelle was born 7 1/2 years before me and I often looked to her as a second mother. We […]
#PrinceofPeace
With the spring season here, www.mormon.org has given an invitation to learn more about their Easter initiative #PrinceofPeace. We were blessed to be interviewed by www.howdoesshe.com to speak about our faith, hope, and Jesus Christ. Please read their article, it is fun and very well written and the photographer captured our family perfectly. Thank you […]
Namaste or Momma Stay?
Finishing up with our family prayers and hugs, my youngest daughter walks up to me, bows and says, “Momma Stay”. I looked at her and said, “Did you say namaste?” Looking puzzled she shook her head and said, “No. It’s Momma Stay.” I fell over laughing at the innocence and irony of the humor. Later […]
