Older, smiling, well-dressed man wearing a cowboy hat at a party.

Be happy you knew him.

If you ever had the chance to meet my dad, it is unlikely that you would have forgotten him. For those who knew him and loved him, don’t be sad that he is gone. Be happy that you knew him. What an amazing life. From plowing fields behind horses and delivering milk in wagons, the…

I am grateful for Bear Lake Schools.

#ProjectZen #Day8 #GratitudeProject   Day 8 of my gratitude project has me walking the halls of my school, where I attended Kindergarten through High School. I’m also frustrated that so many years later, names escape me, despite some of these people having a huge impact on me, and shaping my young mind. I feel compelled…

Small rural cemetery with gravestones, autumn trees, and fallen leaves.

Mom left sunshine for my soul.

In November 2007, Maria penned a heartfelt tribute to her mother, which she published in April 2009. The narrative recounts her emotional experience during her mother’s funeral amid a cold, dismal day that transformed into a beautiful, sunny moment at the graveside, symbolizing love and remembrance.