Monday, March 22, 2010
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf's "Create" Video
I so relate to this wonderful video. I love it and hope that you love it too. Wonderful, and purposeful message! For the link to "Create" video click here.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Preparing for the Upcoming LDS General Conference
The Spring General Conference is just around the corner and it isn't too early to begin to prepare to enjoy it with your family. I have researched some really great ideas that I found and thought I would pass them on to you. ENJOY!!! Love Katie- https://beta.lds.org/general-conference/children?locale=eng this is on lds.org page "Activities for Children"
- 180th Anual General Conference info, schedule and events: http://www.lds.org/broadcast/gc/0,5161,9080,00.html
- Ensign Article - "Preparing our Children for General Conference" http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=9e906c667a6af110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&hideNav=1
- General Conference Notebook (Very cute for children)http://www.lds.org/broadcast/gc/notebook/General%20Conference%20Notebook_English.pdf
- Mormon Momma Blog " Making General Conference Memorable http://www.mormonmomma.com/index.php/2006/making-general-conference-memorable/
- LDS General Conference, Come prepared to learn http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art7677.aspGeneral
- Conference Activities and Games ( Keeping Children attentive during Conference)http://lds.about.com/od/generalconferencegames/General_Conference_Activities_and_Games.htm
- General Conference Goodie bag (For the sisters that you Visit Teach) Very cute idea! This idea I found at the "Everyday food storage" website and it was posted by Chrystal. http://everydayfoodstorage.net/2008/09/29/general-conference-goodie-bag/food-storage-recipes also the link to print off the postcards go to http://everydayfoodstorage.net/handouts/conference-goodies.pdf
I am sure that there are tons of other really great ideas, and maybe you have some of your own. If you would like to send me your ideas via email, I would love to have them and post as many as I have time for. Thanks, Katie G.
April 2010 Visiting Teaching Message
You can find the April 2010 Visiting Teaching Message at http://www.lds.org/library/display/0,4945,2044-1-5146-1,00.html
Also I have lots of great ideas for cute little Easter gift giving, in the 2009 archive, on my blog at
http://visitingteachingsurprise.blogspot.com You can also go to the labels section and find the ideas quicker by clicking on the particular topic you are interested in.
http://visitingteachingsurprise.blogspot.com You can also go to the labels section and find the ideas quicker by clicking on the particular topic you are interested in.
I also have a great idea that I am going to do with my neighborhood lunch bunch. It is a Spring/Easter luncheon and the theme will be "EGGS" since eggs are a sign of spring and Easter. You can find it at: http://visitingteachingsurprisedocuments.blogspot.com/2010/03/april-2010-empty-nesters-family-home.html
I am also have planned a Spring FHE lesson, complete with handouts, activities treats, and personalized song lyrics to "Oh what do you do in the Summertime". I am hosting the Ward Empty nesters group the month of April and have a REALLY fun time planned, amd since they forgot that i was doing the FHE in April, then I don't mind sharing it with you right away. I was all prepared with everything, so I guess I will just have to box it all up and save it for next year. Anyway, you can benefit from my early preparation and great idea so go to http://visitingteachingsurprisedocuments.blogspot.com/2010/03/april-2010-empty-nesters-family-home.html you can get it all!!!
This song, that I was using for the closing song for Family Home Evening, written by Sally DeFord can be found and printed off from her site which is http://www.defordmusic.com/ifiplantedagarden.htm If you go to her site, you will love all the wonderful and FREE music that she has written!!!
HAPPY EASTER!!! LOVE, KATIE G
Friday, March 19, 2010
LDS.org
Don't you just love to go to lds.org and see all the wonderful and constantly updated materials that they have? I know that I do!
I was so excited to finally see the video that was made last summer of some friends and missionaries serving in the same mission that my husband and I have been serving in. The church filmed this video at the home of our friends, The Olsen's, who live just up the street from us. It was the Olsen's that first introduced us to the LDS Addiction Recovery mission when they spoke on our wards Sacrament meeting after we had been in our new ward for only 3 months. Our hearts were touched and the Spirit bore witness to both my husband and I all throughout that meeting, that this was something we needed to find more about. About a month later, my husband and I were called as part time service missionaries to one of the Utah LDS Addiction Recovery missions. We served there for 18 months then transferred to another area that was closer to home for us. We have since served more months and have 8 months to go on this, our second service mission. What will happen after that? As we learn in Step one, when we turn our lives and our wills over to the Lord, he will guide and direct our paths. He knows much more than we could ever know.
Anyway.... I wanted to include this interview with the Olsen's for you to enjoy and see what wonderful people they are. The church needs full time and part time missionaries. Missionaries are needed everywhere. You don't need to be retired to serve missions for the church, and you don't even need to move away from home. Just ask me!!! Love, Katie G.
P.S. This and the other two videos that are well worth viewing can be found at this link http://www.lds.org/csm/csmvideo.html
I was so excited to finally see the video that was made last summer of some friends and missionaries serving in the same mission that my husband and I have been serving in. The church filmed this video at the home of our friends, The Olsen's, who live just up the street from us. It was the Olsen's that first introduced us to the LDS Addiction Recovery mission when they spoke on our wards Sacrament meeting after we had been in our new ward for only 3 months. Our hearts were touched and the Spirit bore witness to both my husband and I all throughout that meeting, that this was something we needed to find more about. About a month later, my husband and I were called as part time service missionaries to one of the Utah LDS Addiction Recovery missions. We served there for 18 months then transferred to another area that was closer to home for us. We have since served more months and have 8 months to go on this, our second service mission. What will happen after that? As we learn in Step one, when we turn our lives and our wills over to the Lord, he will guide and direct our paths. He knows much more than we could ever know.
Anyway.... I wanted to include this interview with the Olsen's for you to enjoy and see what wonderful people they are. The church needs full time and part time missionaries. Missionaries are needed everywhere. You don't need to be retired to serve missions for the church, and you don't even need to move away from home. Just ask me!!! Love, Katie G.
P.S. This and the other two videos that are well worth viewing can be found at this link http://www.lds.org/csm/csmvideo.html
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Here's some St. Patricks Day wishes for you! and for those you teach.
May your blessings outnumber
The shamrocks that grow,
And may trouble avoid you
Wherever you go.
May your neighbors respect you,
Troubles neglect you,
The angels protect you,
And Heaven accept you.
These things I warmly wish to you
Someone to love & Some work to do
A bit o' sun... A bit o' cheer
And a guardian angel always near.
Best wishes, and don't get pinched...
WEAR GREEN!!!!
Love, Katie G.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Accepting your submissions
Sometime ago, someone who is close to me asked me a question that has been on my mind since then. "Katie, how do you be happy?" I thought for a moment, and gave answers, drawn through my own life experience. Since then, I have noticed that there are alot of people who seem to be really down, maybe clinically depressed, encumbered and burdoned, or don't know how to smile and laugh. This concern has bothered me to the point that I felt I must do something about it.
I am in the process of writing a book of short stories that will be focused on how to be happy. I already have many great short stories, but I thought it might be fun to include stories from you. My guess is that everyone who reads this blog, has experience with becoming and staying happy, and could share. If you would like to submit your story please use the following guidelines:
1. Your story should be typed on the computer in MS Word, and should be no longer than two printed pages. Double or single space is acceptable using a a standard font such as Times New Roman and 12 - 14 in size.
2. Title your story and include "by" "your name".
3. Include your first name and last initial if you want to remain anonymous or you can give your full name. Please include your email address, or contact information.
4. Send this as an email attachment to me at ktgauger@gmail.com and in the subject area, type in "How to be happy".
5. You may submit up to 3 separate stories, but each must be a true story or experience. (same email but separate attachments please). You may, however, change the names of the individuals to protect privacy or to make it so that their identity is kept confidential in your submissions.
6. Submission deadline is April 30, 2010.
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Each submission will be carefully read and those that best fit the focus, and are unique from other submissions, will be selected. If your story is chosen, you will be contacted to let you know and send further permissions prior to submitting for publishing. If your story was not selected, don't dismay, as there will probably be many of the same ideas told over and over and it won't be a reflection on you or the idea, simply a duplicate. I am looking for diverse ways that people have figured out how to be happy. If this book is accepted for publication, you will be notified, and those of you whose stories are selected, will receive a free copy of the book after it's publication. You will also be acknowledged in the book, (unless you want to remain anonymous) for your contribution. Ok girls... let's get writing. Love, Katie G.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Relief Society - An Enduring Legacy
LDS.org is constantly updating and I found this wonderful Video clip that I wanted to share with you. This reminded me of what a marvelous Society of Sisterhood that we belong to, our purpose within this Society and the blessing it is to belong to such a marvelous organization.
Blessing each others lives, providing service, building friendships and Sisterhood. Relief Society a blessed Group of Women, an enduring legacy.
Blessing each others lives, providing service, building friendships and Sisterhood. Relief Society a blessed Group of Women, an enduring legacy.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Read the scriptures .com
WOW, I never cease to be amazed when I go to LDS.org and find new things. Today I found something wonderful that goes so well with the March 2010 Visiting Teaching lesson. Go to http://www.readthescriptures.com/ and see what i am talking about. Wow, it is soooo neat!!! Scripture reading, journaling, and so much more! If you register for scripture reading and journaling, tell them Katie G. sent you!!!!
Friday, March 5, 2010
March 2010 Visiting Teaching Message - PRINTABLE HANDOUT
If you will go to the following link, you can find a free, and printable Book of Mormon Reading chart, D & C and Pearl of Great Price reading chart, New Testament and Old Testament Reading charts, as well as the scriptures in other languages in both reading format as well as audio MP3 format. http://visitingteachingsurprise.blogspot.com/2010/03/handout-march-2010-visiting-teaching.html The main link to my visiting teaching surprise blog filled with handouts is http://visitingteachingsurprise.blogspot.com There you can find several years worth of great handouts to help you with not only your visiting teaching but for many other great applications. Enjoy and know that they are gifts from Me... Katie G.
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July 24th - Pioneer Day
Click on the picture and it will take you to the last post. Did you get your Visiting Teaching done by today? If not, just keep on trying, just like the pioneers. I would love to hear what you have learned from these wonderful Pioneer Women's stories. I know that I have learned alot about sacrifice, and persecutions of the early saints, and of a strong testimony that these Pioneers had to have to endure all that they did, and gave in establishing zion. Once again, I say, Blessed, honored Pioneer! If you would like to comment, please email me at ktgauger@gmail.com or click on the link and comment on the last story. Happy Pioneer Day! Love, Katie G.
July 22 -Maggie Anna Ferrell Orr
Copy and paste into your address bar and this will take you to the story of Maggie Anna Ferrell Orr, another of the wonderful Pioneering Women.
By now you should be alittle curious about your pioneer heritage.
Do you want to find out if you have Pioneer ancestry. This site is most useful to those who have had members of their family tree that belonged to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during the Mormon migration period of 1847-1868. By the way, the goal for this Pioneer Women Journey is about to reach it's end. You only have one more day to do your Visiting teaching, before the 24th of July, which was the goal. You still have time to push the proverbial handcart up the hill, so get out and get it done. Share a pioneer story with your sisters, and you have pleanty to choose from right on this site.
My broken wagon wheel, hath bit the dust!
Wo is me, I am so behind on my own treck of keeping up wonderful Pioneer women posts. Actually I have a great excuse, and almost made it when I realized how little I have to complain about. Ok, so I am going to tell you anyway. My air conditioning has been off for 6 days now, and I am having to live in my basement, though my computer in upstairs. It is ten degrees cooler in the basement, but my main floor has been up to 92 degrees inside my house. Wo is me.... and what do I have to moan about. I began thinking about the pioneers in their covered wagons, crossing the hot, hot prairie, and their only hope of relief from the blazing sun is the cool shade of a tree, or a stream, or night time if it cooled off enough for them to actually sleep. I have not slept well until I decided to go in the basement. Wo is me. What do I have to complain about. I have been so sick from the heat and a medication change that I have been nauseated all day long. So what do I do... hop in my car and go to Walgreens and get some acupressure wrist bands that took away some of my nausea. Wo is me, but what do I have to complain about.... the pioneer women suffered without any relief. If herbs didn't work for them, or if they didn't have access to them, they just suffered. I feel so blessed to live in this day and age where even if I have to be inconvienenced by having no air conditioning, I still can go in my basement, or hop in my car and turn up the air full blast, or just drive down to a store and walk around and shop, or even go to the pool and cool down that way. You know that poem.... "Father forgive me when I whine, I have two legs, the world is mine"? I have no reason to complain, but you still didn't get the updates on the Pioneer women because I am still too sick and hot to stay upstairs long enough to do them. Count this one as an update and count your blessings along with me. The wagon might be broke for a bit, but once the wheel is back on, the wagon will keep on rollin. Now, I am going to hurry back down stairs and try to replenish the sweat that is pouring off my face and body with gatorade. Don't give up on me, I will be back! Love, Katie G.
July 17 - Handmade by the Pioneers
July 16 - Margaret Alice McBride
....You know the drill... click on the photo and it will take you to the story of Margaret Alice McBride. Enjoy! Katie G
July 15 - Julia Ann Chapman Lee
This story is told through the eyes of Julia's husband. It is a short but touching story, all to familiar to Pioneers. Click on the image and you will be directed to the story.
July 14 - Louisa Miller Belleston
I thought it was important to realize that not all pioneers only traveled from Missiouri, Ohio or other Eastern States, but many were converted to the church and traveled from overseas. This story tells of the Church Emigration fund, and Louisa's family traveling first by boat and then on to Utah. Their travel took them 8 months to get there, with their fair share of challenges. Click on the picture and it will take you directly to the story.
July 13 - Mary Ann Payne
This is a cute little story about Mary Ann Payne that I found, and I know that you will enjoy reading about her. She is the top right photo. Click on the photo and it will direct you to the link that has the story. Enjoy!
July 12 - Margaret McNeil (Ballard)
Click on the picture of Margaret and you will be taken to the link that you can read about her.
July 11 - Jane Jenkins Howe
Please click on the photo to see the history of Jane Jenkins Howe entitled - A WIDOW SUPPORTING HER FAMILY
July 10 - Julia Anne Phippen Eldredge Evans
Click on the photo and it will take you to the link to read about Julia Anne Phippen Eldredge Evans
July 9 – Camilla Dorothy Jacobsen Corbett
Click on the photo and it will take you to the link to read about this amazing Pioneer woman
July 8 - Catherine Gougar Goodman
This is a short story of a non-Utah Pioneer woman, who was taken by the indians as a little girl, and to read the rest of the story, you will have to click on the picture and it will take you to the link you need.
July 7 - Elizabeth Case Miliam Wheeler
The life of this marvelous Pioneer woman can be found by clicking on the photo which will take you directly to the link. This woman is classic Mormon History as her story tells of her being apart of so many of the historical accounts in Nauvoo, Hauns Mill, handcart pioneers, and so much more. I found her story so interesting that I couldn't stop reading until it reached the end. It was also interesting to me that she was given 3 Patriarical blessings in her lifetime, and she was truely a wonderful woman. I know you will enjoy reading about her as I did. Love, Katie G.
July 5 - Ann Parker
Sorry I am so late posting this story, but click on the photo and it will take you to the link where her story will be told.
July 4 - Margaret Ann Howard McBride (My Ancestor)
I had to post about someone very special to me on this day. I chose one of my ancestors whose trek took her with the other ill fated pioneers of the Martin Handcart Company. I could not locate her photo, so I substituted one of her son's wives photos. Click on the photo and it will take you to the account given by two of her sons, of what she and her family dealt with after joining the church.
July 3 – Elizabeth Simpson Haigh Bradshaw
I hope that you are enjoying so far, the stories of these wonderful Pioneer women. I hope too that your testimony will strengthen as you read about those who came before us and the unimaginable things that they had to do to pioneer the way for us to have what we do in our wonderful church. My gratitude and love for them has deeply increased, and I would echo the words in the hymn..."Blessed, honored, Pioneer!" Click on the photo of Elizabeth and it will take you to her history and for more reading about Elizabeth, you can go to http://students.ou.edu/G/Erin.R.Ging-1/story3.html Also there is another account of Elizabeth found in a book that you can read by going to this link... http://books.google.com/books?id=rzkAcWtngX4C&pg=PA104&lpg=PA104&dq=BRADSHAW,+Elizabeth+Simpson+Haigh&source=bl&ots=UJEtgTZ4Sf&sig=2h_qWhKeYEiK6hM8ev95tiRuu2M&hl=en&ei=kHE-SpW4JpDosQOe94n0CA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=4
July 1st - Anne Eliza Leavitt Baker
Did you think I forgot? Actually my life became so hectic today, that I am just getting some time to make my first Pioneer woman post. I hope you will enjoy reading about these marvelous women who came before us. I hope that you can feel their courage and understand that we too have a purpose for living in our generation. We are the generation that lives to prepare for the second coming of Christ,though none of us know when that will be.... and with that I will just say... Keep your wagons rolling along in good works, do your Visiting Teaching, strengthen your sisters through your testimony and determination to get your visiting Teaching done. Click on the photo and it will take you to the link where you can read about our Anne, who is most likely the woman in the middle front of the photo, holding the baby.
A February Enrichment Idea
"The Hearts of Angels" dinner & program. Click on the picture and it will take you to where you can find the entire program written out. Once you get to the site which is my Visiting teaching surprise, make sure to scroll down a ways because there are alot of other great ideas, printables and handoust before you will find this wonderful "Angelic' program. Enjoy!
Enrichment Ideas Anyone?
I have also been enrichment leader from time to time as well as have been asked to do many projects for Enrichments. I am not sure if anyone would be interested in some of my ideas, but if you are, please leave me a comment and I will respond. One thing that relates to Visiting Teaching that I wanted to share is something I have taught for many years, and in fact my Daughter in her Park City ward just used this idea in their Super Saturday last week for the second time. It is Glass etching and it is really pretty easy and turns out to be a great project. The etching I do is etching glass casserole or platters with the name of the person who will receive this gift or for whomever is signed up for the class. I have given etched casserole dishes as wedding gifts and have taken many casseroles, rolls, cakes, and all kinds of goodies to people, and always get my dish back, because it has my name etched in it. Go to http://visitingteachingsurprise.blogspot.com/ to get instructions.
Gardening with Kids
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