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Sometimes my husband teases me about living in the past. Okay, I admit that I still listen to the radio station that plays hits from the 1960's and 70's—because that's the era when I grew up, and those songs remind me of special people and experiences. I loved attending school and still stay in touch with friends that date clear back to junior high (thanks to Facebook). I fondly remember all the amazing opportunities that came my way at work and often reflect on some of the stories I did and people I met who changed my life. I miss being in the mission field in Georgia--the place, the people, and the missionaries will always be on my mind and in my heart. And, now that our house is quiet, I often wistfully look back at the time when I was a younger mom—raising our four children and wishing I could go back to "the good old days" of early morning piano practicing, carpools, soccer and lacrosse games, recitals, plays and choir concerts. Life often seems so fleeting. Time passes so quickly and, before you know it, it's gone. So, yes—I guess I do often live in the past because I truly enjoyed my past.
That's why I'm really looking forward to our December 30 episode of "Mormon Times TV," when we re-live a few of those special moments on our show this past year. We featured so many amazing people in 2012, we thought it would be a great way to end the year—remembering and appreciating those people who touched us all.
For starters, there's Elsha Stockseth. She has muscular dystrophy, and her mom is literally her hands and feet. But she has a huge heart and an incredible artistic talent—using a head mouse to design cards she sells to benefit needy kids in Africa.
Five of the Waldie children got married in the same LDS temple on the same day. And what a family effort that entailed, including lots of give-and-take among the siblings. We'll look back at the "Mormon mega wedding."
Hundreds of young men in Davis County formed a modern-day Army of Helaman on the streets of Bountiful this summer. You'll see how this awesome display impacted many lives.
Plus we'll re-visit Paxton Norton's family, who looked to God when life didn't go as planned. We're also fond of Kenneth Cope—whose music offers both hope and inspiration. And we can't forget the ever-expanding group of so-called Mormon Mommy Bloggers, who are talking not only food, gardening and parenting—but also religion. You'll see how their online missionary work is spreading.
