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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By Lu Ann Staheli
Husbands are commanded: “… love your wives, even as Christ also loveth the church, and gave himself for it.” (Ephesians 5:25) Perhaps because we were older when we married, or maybe because my husband had good parents, or simply because of the man my husband grew to be from his life experiences; but when it comes to loving husbands, I am truly blessed. I have one of those husbands who gives freely of himself to ensure that I know how much he cares for me.

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Mary Beth Scow
Kimberly Wright
By Danielle Ellis
Mary Beth Scow of Henderson and Kimberly Wright of North Las Vegas have been honored by American Mothers of Nevada as exemplary examples of motherhood. Mary Beth Scow has been selected to be the 2009 Nevada Mother of the Year®, and Kimberly Wright was chosen to be the 2009 Nevada Young Mother®. They will be honored at a brunch on May 9th.

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By Danielle Ellis
You may well be familiar with the TV show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” That’s the one with Ty Pennington, where they send a family on vacation for seven days, demolish their home and build a new dream home to suit their needs by the time they return.

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Alden Stewart has been named as a recipient of the 2009 Distinguished Nevadan award. This is the most prestigious award conferred by the Board of Regents. It is bestowed upon prominent individuals who have made significant achievements that have contributed to the cultural, scientific or social advancement of Nevada. The recipients will be honored at commencements in Reno and Las Vegas in May.

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