Adopted by an Officer. Becoming an Officer. A Journey to Lift Others.
Life was never meant to be easy. The older I get, the more I understand that. The uphill climb is not the punishment; it is the path. I did not choose to sleep in a homeless shelter. I did not choose foster care. I did not choose the instability or the pain I was born […]
Life’s Giants: The Hidden Cost of Facing Them Alone
We all have giants. Some are obvious: Financial pressure, health concerns, business uncertainty. Others are quieter: Tension at home. A drifting relationship. A teenager who won’t talk. The quiet sense that you’re capable of more but unsure how to move forward. The giants themselves aren’t new. What is often overlooked is the hidden cost of […]
Sand Between Your Toes: Inside Beach House, the Indoor Volleyball Spot Bringing Summer Vibes Year-Round
As a belated cold finally descends on Utah County, a different kind of scene is unfolding behind unassuming doors. The energy is high, laughter echoes, and players dive barefoot into warm sand, chasing a volleyball under bright lights. It feels like summer, but it’s happening year-round at Beach House, Utah County’s indoor beach volleyball facility. […]
Beyond the Crash: Finding Purpose in Service After Life-Altering Trauma
One year ago, a semi-truck driver’s wife’s biggest worry and worst nightmare came true. The day started off as any normal day would: I woke up, started work and anticipated the end of the work week. My husband was excited to take our then 4-year-old granddaughter ice fishing on the weekend. He was on his […]
Perseverance in Service:Elder Evan Glazner’s Mission Marked by Faith, Pain, and Purpose
When Elder Evan Glazner began his Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint mission on November 20, 2023, he did so with the same hope and determination shared by thousands of young missionaries: to serve others, strengthen his faith, and grow into the person he felt called to become. What followed, however, was a mission […]
More Than Metal and Paint:Gordon’s Ace Hardware Serves Families in Need
When you think of Gordon’s ACE Hardware Store, you probably think of hammers, paint, wood and other such tools. This isn’t a wrong characterization of a hardware store, but there’s a side of Gordon’s that you might not immediately think of — a side that gives back to the community. Taylor Gordon’s family has lived […]
Finding Balance: Inside the Glide Cardio Wave class making a splash at Clyde Rec Center
On a Thursday evening at the Clyde Recreation Center in Springville, the pool looks a little different than usual. Instead of lap swimmers slicing through lanes or kids clinging to the edge, a line of floating mats stretches across the water. They’re long, narrow, and just unstable enough to make even confident athletes pause before […]
Things To Do (And Not To) in 2026
It’s 2026! It’s a brand new year! And you know what that means: It’s time for New Year’s Resolutions. There are things that we want (or need) to try to do to make our lives better throughout the new year. But, there are also things we need to STOP doing to make things better for […]
The Power of Listening Before Speaking
When Stephen Covey wrote The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, he wasn’t just offering a collection of strategies for professional success. He was outlining a philosophy for how to live and interact with others in meaningful ways. Among the habits he introduced, the fifth one, “Seek first to understand, then to be understood,” is […]
Interested or committed?Why this Is the year goals finally change everything
It’s a new year, and like clockwork, many of us have just sat down with a fresh notebook or a notes app and written out our New Year’s resolutions. We promise ourselves this year will be different. We’ll be healthier. We’ll save more. We’ll chase that dream we keep putting off. If you know me, […]