by Valerie Steimle | Jul 5, 2016 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
I think it is safe to say that we, (me included) live in a bubble. Most Christians including members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and other religious people do. The bubble I’m referring to is the life we have built for ourselves:...
by Valerie Steimle | May 7, 2016 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
Motherhood is best done with a spouse but if that has not been an option then we do the best we can as a single mother. Single mothers face more challenges than sometimes we can bear but one that is particularly difficult is keeping a positive self-esteem. Many times...
by Valerie Steimle | Mar 26, 2016 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
March is considered a windy month, as it’s Spring in the northern hemisphere. Sometimes the winds are strong, and sometimes they aren’t. Pleasant memories of kite flying with my father and then with my own children still bring joy to my heart but also a...
by Valerie Steimle | Feb 13, 2016 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
Belonging to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), the children attend what is called Primary. In essence, this is junior Sunday school class where teachers teach little ones gospel related songs like “I am a Child of God” and “I lived in...
by Valerie Steimle | Jan 9, 2016 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
Living in the South has its advantages. One advantage is the opportunity to grow and eat Satsumas. What is a Satsuma you ask? It is one of the best citrus fruits made by God. It is about the size of a tangerine and peels like one too but with one omission: there are...
by Valerie Steimle | Dec 26, 2015 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
This past week was very exciting for us. My next to youngest son received his mission call in the mail. This is a big deal in Mormon land (members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or LDS Church) as there are now over 88,000 young men, women and...
