By Lu Ann Staheli
Men are that they might have joy.” Nephi’s words are true, but as President Dieter F. Uchtdorf has said, “We know that sometimes it can be difficult to keep our heads above water. In fact, in our world of change, challenges, and checklists, sometimes it can seem nearly impossible to avoid feeling overwhelmed by emotions of suffering and sorrow.”
We’ve all had moments we thought our burdens have been too much to bear, so where do we find the joy? Elder Marlin K. Jensen says, “. . . within the family we experience most of life’s greatest joys.”

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This issue of Desert Saints Magazine focuses on counsel from President Monson, given in the October 2008 General Conference. He spoke of the changes that inevitably happen in our lives. Some are slow and imperceptible, some come suddenly. Some are expected, while others turn our lives upside down.

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By Dave Ellis
The first home my wife and I bought was built around the time I was born, so like me, it was in pretty bad shape. Bad plumbing, bug infestation and general dampness…and the house had these problems too! I felt a kinship. My wife likes fixer-uppers (Hello! Me again!) and she dug right in. I would come home from work and find various pieces of the house out for the trash. One day it was an old bar with Naugahyde padding, another time it was the ugly wallpaper and linoleum. But the next project was the worst, the popcorn texture ceiling.

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• Are you looking for a fun activity to keep your children occupied this summer?

• Would you like to learn more about your family?

• Do you need a kick start to organize your family records?

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This Pioneer Day Celebration is a collaboration of Green Valley, Anthem, and Warm Springs Stakes.

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