Erik, Jenn, Tyler & Mason

I consider myself a "convert" to the church because I was baptized at age 11 instead of age eight. However, I was blessed as a baby in sacrament meeting and went to church with my grandparents at least 200 times between the ages of 4 and 11. I didn't have an active LDS mother or father. Because of that, I missed out on Family Home Evening, scripture study, keeping the Sabbath day holy, honoring all of the commandments and seeing a good example at home. I certainly never felt the Spirit at home in the contentious environment my parents provided. But things were different at Grandma and Grandpa’s house. There was a calming effect as soon as I walked in the door. There was an air of love and kindness, charity and hope: intangible—however recognizable—feelings. Before I had the Gift of the Holy Ghost, I may have on occasion felt "the voice of God in music" or acted "beyond [my] ability" (quoted from a talk given by Truman G. Madsen). But those were r...

You ever notice sometimes that you just don't have a certain ability? Like for some people, they just aren't that great at public speaking. Others maybe can't do math too well. I have a lot of shortcomings. But it seems like every time I uncover one, Heavenly Father helps me make it work. For instance, I've never been that great at being "cool, calm & collected". I've always been a bit in a rush, sorta hyper and not so even keeled. But lately, as I've been meeting with CEO's of corporations around Seattle, I don't feel as small around them as I thought I would. And I'm pretty sure I'm coming across as someone who actually understands what she's talking about. And I'm actually getting some of them to follow my advice. That's not me. I'm a kid. I'm a rambler. I'm disorganized. I'm unknowledgeable. But Heavenly Father is bridging my gaps. He's making me completely (and surprisingly) capable of do...

The guy who is teaching my investment advisory class said today: “We are going to talk about insider trading. I had a guest speaker lined up to talk to you about this today but Martha Stewert is unavailable.” Haha.

Well, it's official. I am once again studying to pass the Series 65 Investment Advisor Exam. I took it once before and failed (not by much) but my boss has asked me to take it again (and pass it this time). It's really heavy stuff and I'm a little nervous about it. Ok, a lot nervous. I know I can do it though. I know Heavenly Father wants me to pass and He will give me all the help of Heaven (which I totally need). Last time I took the test, I was inexperienced in investing and going through a very stressful time in my life. Now things are much better and I have faith that I can get through it.Last time I also procrastinated a little bit. This time I am not going to do that. I am going to make studying a priority, besides my calling of course. I know if I put as much time as possible and ask a lot of questions (especially on the math sections) I can pass this test with flying colors. I really only need a 65% to pass. Last time I took it I got 63%.Well, keep your fingers cro...

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