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This is a lovely little true story that shows how much a word of encouragement can mean to another person, especially a teacher!  A great story! It’s the Simple Things That Matter Most By Daris Howard  · April 23, 2019 Sign up for Meridian’s Free Newsletter, please  CLICK HERE The end of the semester was busy with students complaining about their grades and wanting to know if there was any way they could make up for their lack of diligence during the semester. I was feeling quite tired and sat down in my office chair to rest. That was when I noticed an envelope that had been slipped under my door. I picked it up, opened it, and a letter fell out. I started to read. “Dear Professor Howard, I am Richard Hampton. It has been a couple of years since I took your calculus class, so you probably don’t remember me.” I paused and smiled as the memory came back. It started in a very basic algebra class, one that students usua...

This is one of the best articles I've read, on practical ways to help yourself to be or become happy!  They can be part of our daily choices! I have enjoyed writing about the Priesthood being given to members of all races, and hope you have enjoyed them also.  This Saturday, June 9, 1978, was when it was announced to the world.  Our son's wedding day, and to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary, they are on a Cruise to Alaska! Get Happy: 10 Proven Strategies for a More Joyful Life by Jamie Armstrong  | Jun. 04, 2018 Makes You Think Mormon Life Everyone wants to be happy—and for good reason. Happy people earn more money and are more likely to get married and stay married. They also attract more friends, are more productive at work, and even outlive their gloomier counterparts by about nine years. So how do you become one of the happy people? It may be easier than you think. Experts agree that small acts ...