Monthly Archives: October 2023

10/31/23 Tree of Life Mama’s Picture Book of the Week: The Barber Who Wanted to Pray by R.C. Sproul

Posted on October 31, 2023 by treeoflifemama

If you got my Christian Read Aloud Family Calendar (see my announcement about it here) you know that for this day, 10/31, on my calendar, I recommend reading aloud the above picture book to your children. That’s because it’s about … Continue reading →

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An Everyday Hero’s Return to the Fold and the Covenant Path

Posted on October 29, 2023 by treeoflifemama

I just love this story I found recently. Every October as the weather turns cold, the first freeze comes (which for this year, happened this past Thursday morning), and Halloween draws nigh, I focus on heroes. I turn Halloween into … Continue reading →

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My Calendar for Book-loving Mamas Is Finally Here!

Posted on October 25, 2023 by treeoflifemama

I’m so excited to announce that a project I’ve labored over for years is finally done! Several years ago, I got this idea to make a calendar for moms who are in love with children’s picture books and chapter books … Continue reading →

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“Someone Moved My Head” in the Cemetery and Musings About the Harvest of Life

Posted on October 24, 2023 by treeoflifemama

Last Saturday was such a beautiful day! The bright blue sky, red, orange and yellow leaves provided the perfect backdrop for celebrating the life of the mother of my childhood best friend. Nancy, the mother, passed away a few weeks … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged cemetery, death, death of a loved one, help with family history research from beyond the veil, Jesus Christ, loved ones, temple and family history work, the promise of the resurrection | Leave a comment

A Blessing of Peace After Death and then a Lesson

Posted on October 15, 2023 by treeoflifemama

After we got back from my uncle’s funeral last week, I thought how wonderful it was to see so many cousins and other relatives. I hadn’t seen some of those cousins in 28 years! Funerals often feel like big family … Continue reading →

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10/14/23 Tree of Life Mama’s Carnivore Chronicles #4: The Story of Jordan Peterson’s Wife Tammy Finding the Carnivore Diet and How She Healed With It

Posted on October 14, 2023 by treeoflifemama

The image above shows all the symptoms that the carnivore diet eliminated or alleviated for Tammy Peterson, wife of Jordan Peterson. Wow! That’s all the inside stuff. To top it off, her body looks like it’s in the shape of … Continue reading →

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10/14/23 Tree of Life Mama’s Product of the Week: Classics Cards by The Refined Schoolhouse

Posted on October 14, 2023 by treeoflifemama

This week’s product is a deck of cards featuring artwork, text, and images depicting the classical works of Western civilization. It is called Classics Cards. The deck comes from The Refined Schoolhouse over here. Cost is currently $64.99 for the … Continue reading →

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My Uncle’s Funeral and a Trip Down Memory Lane

Posted on October 12, 2023 by treeoflifemama

I’ve been feeling this mixture of melancholy, family love, joy and curiosity. A couple of weeks ago, I got word that my Uncle Lou, my mom’s brother, passed away. He was 92. He’s the boy, holding the dog, in the … Continue reading →

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General Conference Oct. 2023, Autumn is Here! Anne of Green Gables, Finally Not Wrestling with Pigs, and A Faith-filled Prayer to Stop Rain

Posted on October 3, 2023 by treeoflifemama

We had our first all-day rainy fall day yesterday. It felt like a Karen Carpenter song, as it was a rainy day AND a Monday. Ugh! I just felt slow all day, wishing I could have stayed in bed instead … Continue reading →

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