A Baby For Becky

Today I want to share an opportunity for you to help someone in need-- our friend, Becky Soderquist.  

I first met Becky at Timpview High School, where I was impressed by how kind and cheerful she always was.  She knew my sisters first, but was quick to befriend me and make me feel included.  I really appreciated her kindness, as I was very shy.

Fast forward a few years and Spencer and I are now happily married and enjoying Spencer's position as a hall advisor for BYU.  Becky, coincidentally, is also a hall advisor.  She's a great hall advisor and a very loving mother to her daughter, Julia.

Becky struggles with infertility.  It's a surprisingly common problem-- 1 in 10 couples will struggle with infertility.  It's a very heartbreaking, exhausting, and expensive disease.  Becky will either need special treatments to help her become pregnant, or she will need to adopt.  Both are very expensive.

Becky is selling some beautiful resurrection-themed easter eggs to help raise the money for a baby.  The eggs are made of the finest quality materials and contain scriptures from the Easter story and items that represent those scriptures.  They are a wonderful way to teach young children the story and meaning of Christ's resurrection.  I haven't had a chance to see these eggs yet, but we have a simpler version that we love.  All proceeds from these eggs will go directly to Becky's baby fund.

If you are able to, please consider buying a set of these eggs to help Becky.  It would mean a lot to her and us.  This is something that is very near and dear to my heart because we have also been struggling with infertility.  I know firsthand how difficult, painful, and expensive infertility is.  Any support you can give would be greatly appreciated.

You can purchase the resurrection eggs here: http://traditionswetreasure.com/product/easter-story-eggs/.

If you can't afford the full price, you can donate any amount to help Becky here: http://traditionswetreasure.com/product/baby-becky-fundraiser/. 
 

Please consider donating, even if it's just a dollar or two.  Every little bit helps.

If you really can't afford to donate anything, please don't feel pressured.  I understand that not everyone is at a point where they can spare the money.  But, I would ask that you at least spread the word and let people know about the Resurrection eggs.  It's a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the true spirit of Easter by helping someone in need.

"Verily, verily, I say unto you, That  . . . ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy . . . In the world you shall have tribulation, but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world."

       --John 16: 20, 33

My Second Claim to Fame

Today during my family history missionary shift, I found this article in the Daily Universe:

(Source: Daily Universe, July 23, 1998, page 3)

What a fun trip back down memory lane!  I can't believe I looked so young.  (I also can't believe anyone would actually think we traveled to 10 cities a day and had time to teach music lessons at each one.  So much for the accuracy of the press!)  

Accurate or not, I'm glad I found it and can preserve it as part of my history.  Guatemala was a valuable learning experience, and I'm glad my parents chose to give me such a unique opportunity to serve those who are less fortunate than me.

Forget Me Not

This week was the birthday of one of the sisters I visit teach.  I was trying to think of a simple gift idea when I picked up a Deseret Book catalog that had just come in the mail.  Deseret Book was using President Uchtdorf's October 2011 Relief Society General Broadcast talk, Forget Me Not to market little Forget Me Not starter flower pots.  The idea inspired me to do something similar for the sisters I visit teach.

I thought it was a fun, inexpensive idea.  The whole thing cost less than $3.  The paper is Elder Uchtdorf's talk.  Most importantly, I hope that it helped remind my friend of her infinite worth in God's eyes.  I hope it reminds all of you of how precious you are in God's sight, too.