Lindy's Life

 The holidays can be hard for many reasons. For me, it sometimes is a reminder that I don't have any little ones and am unable to have children. I mean, I never realized the whole holiday revolves around a miraculous conception and birth... something I hope and pray for. As I was pondering these emotions and trying to find peace this Christmas season, a song from years ago came to my mind. It is from Michael MicLean's beloved Christmas play, "Forgotten Carols."  The song was a gentle, yet powerful reminder that regardless of my inability to have biological children, I can still do good and make a difference in the lives around me.  It was also a testimony that Christ is the catalyst. He is the force, being, and person that causes a change in my life. He reminds me to have hope when I don't want to. He inspires me to believe in Him and His love. He changes my heart. He is my source of redemption. He is my Savior.  Whatever emotions you are feeling this season, I ho...

The World of Infertility  Hey there.  This is something that has been on my mind for what feels like a very. long. time.  Infertility, loss, pregnancy, miscarriage, etc.  I want this post to be helpful for anyone who might read it. Someone who is also struggling to get pregnant. Someone who has never experienced infertility. And someone who knows someone who is struggling with this issue. As always, this is just my opinion and my thoughts- take as you will!  The Story  Infertility looks sooo different for everyone. For some, it is the inability to get pregnant. For others, it is a miscarriage, for everyone, it is the inability to have children when you want to.  When we first started the journey of trying to get pregnant, it was exciting! I had a hormonal IUD that I got removed two months before we started really trying. Each month I wasn't sure what to expect and I googled symptoms and signs like none other. As the months continued to drag on, I stopp...

Hey there, As with most of these posts, it is more for me and than for anyone - so don't judge too hard haha. If you are reading I hope it will positively influence your life in some way :) How Can I Be Happy? Due to recent changes in my life, I've been wondering, "what can I DO to be happy?" I’m aware that happiness is a personal choice and responsibility, but have wondered what I change to increase my happiness. That is when the haunting began.  Haha I use the word haunting lightly, but here is what happened.  The quote, "The joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives." by President Russell M. Nelson began to pop up EVERYWHERE.  I'm talking everyday conversations, Instagram, General Conference talks I read, text messages... everywhere! I guess it’s not that unusual of a thing if Heavenly Father is trying to get a point across... but this was a whole new level for me. The worst part...

Hey there.  It's been a while since I've shared long thoughts on here, but after a week I felt the need to be vocal. I want to share my feelings on Elder Holland's speech to BYU faculty last week entitled, "Second Half of the Second Century" and add my two cents.  I hope to clarify different points from his talk, add to the pool of shared meaning, and share my testimony and beliefs.  Here is the address if you wish to read straight from the source:  https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/elder-jeffrey-r-holland-2021-byu-university-conference What did he say?  First off, what did he say that stirred up the pot? a couple of things to remember are:  1) this was an address to a private university (BYU)  2) this was an address to BYU faculty (not the public, not students, NOT the church)  3) this was an address given by an Apostle of Jesus Christ  4) this was an address supported and approved by the members of the Quorum of the 12 apostl...