What a blessing it is to work at the Granite Family History Center. No one can deny that there is truly a beautiful spirit that is felt there. What is it that makes coming to the center so special? It’s the patrons! Those who come, either seeking help with their family history or working independently,… Read More The Spirit of Elijah Connects Us All
As a mother of seven children, I was always making sure I knew where all seven of them were. I occasionally lost one in stores and would totally freak out. I remember walking thru Disneyland counting them – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 over and over again. I had to have all of them right… Read More All My Children
A few weeks before Christmas last year one of my sons approached me and asked me what I would like for Christmas. As a parent you appreciate the inquiry but know all the demands on young families. Most years I give the same response, “just a card and a picture of your family.” Last year,… Read More THE BEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT EVER
I was working my shift at the Granite Family History Center and a brother came in just as I was free to help. He had never signed into his FamilySearch account before, but his tree was very well populated. He had an appointment to go to the Draper Temple and wanted to find family names… Read More The Joy of a Green Temple
In his talk in April of 2018, Elder Renlund promised that we would find healing in our families if we would follow President Russell M. Nelson’s invitation given just six months earlier: “We can be inspired all day long about temple and family history experiences others have had. But we must do something to actually… Read More WORK FOR DEAD BLESSES LIVES OF LIVING
November is a time when we gather together as family and friends and recall the blessings in our lives. Oftentimes, we reminisce about those who have gone before and even the more recent past. This is a perfect time to capture some of those stories from our loved ones. It doesn’t have to be overwhelming. … Read More Tell Me a Story
I feel guided in temple and family history work in both small and large ways. One experience I had, was that as I was planning my retirement from my teaching career, I fasted and prayed to know if the time I had chosen to retire was right, when I did this, I had the distinct… Read More No Roadblocks, Only Stepping Stones
During “Come Follow Me” this week (Doctrine and Covenants Sections 121-123) I found a most uplifting scripture passage in section 123: 17 (the last verse), which reads: “Therefore, dearly beloved brethren, let us cheerfully do all things that lie in our power; and then may we stand still, with the utmost assurance, to see the… Read More Be of Good Cheer
Youth activity room at Granite Family History Center… Read More JOY IN THE JOURNEY
Granite Family History Center located at 2720 East Newcastled Drive Sandy, Utah… Read More Granite Family History Center, a Great Place to Visit