Author Archives: Susan Mitchell

About: Susan Mitchell

My care-giving includes 9 children, 35 grandchildren, and 5 little greats. For three years I was full-time caregiver to the kind woman who birthed my sweetheart. Then his health took some twists and turns that lead us down challenging pathways including a kidney transplant. Care giving is a sacred endeavor, but we must go about it wisely to sustain our own physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional health. My wish is to be your caregiver. Yes, a caregiver should have a caregiver too.

Remembering Gordon B. Hinckley’s Cheerful Example

The cheerful example of LDS President Gordon B. Hinckley still rings in our ears even though he died on this day in 2008 at age 97 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He lived longer than any President of the Church and served as a General Authority over 49 years. He served as a counselor to […]

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The Butterfly Effect by Andy Andrews

The Butterfly Effect? I had never heard about this principle until my daughter shared it with me yesterday. In this less than 10-minute video Mr. Andrews explains an amazing concept that illustrates how important choices are and how our actions influence others in powerful ways, either positive or negative. Caution: watching it may have a butterfly […]

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Beautiful with frozen eyelashes in Russia!

My angel granddaughter is serving an LDS mission in Siberia, Russia. She writes home happy, busy, and in love with the people in spite of their -38C weather.

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What can I do to bless others today?

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Knowledge and relationships matter most!

My wellness mentor was laid to rest today. Wilma, a dear friend/neighbor/doTERRA colleague taught me many good things. She stitched this plaque that hung in her bedroom and sought after truth to the very end. Our knowledge is all we take with us when we leave this life. Truly the Glory of God is Intelligence. […]

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70 Roses for 70 Years!

My heart is bursting with joy because of all the kindness. So many birthday wishes from my precious family and dear friends. Did you know that the color of a rose has meaning? Yellow: Friendship, “always remember me.” Dark pink:  Gratitude, the traditional way to say thanks. Peach:  Appreciation You know what else? It’s really fun […]

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Happy Father’s Day!

The most important person in my life is the father of my children.

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My Amazing Daddy!

My father could do anything that needed to be done! When the Order-of-the-Arrow-Boy-Scouts needed a teepee dad borrowed mom’s sewing machine and stitched one, life size! When Provo City needed someone to shoot the 4th of July fireworks dad volunteered for 18 years! When my brother needed hydrogen for science experiments dad arranged for it! […]

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Happy Memorial Day Promotion!

SAVE 10% off the true Forever Stalwart Book about this pioneer couple, Titus and Diantha Billings and other real pioneers. “This is a unique book because it uses the real names of real people to tell the real story.” CLICK HERE AND ADD DISCOUNT CODE: 4Q7KRNNL Provo, Utah Cemetery May 30, 2016 Notice the little girl is […]

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FREE Zipper Club Bear to the next 10 enrollees!

Our Zipper Club is a surgery support group for all ages, especially children. Share your story and join our chat group for an official certificate. ENROLL HERE! FREE Zipper Club Bear to the next 10 enrollees who post in our support chat group!

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