Thoughtful Ponderings

A record of the inspiration that comes in the quiet moments of the day.

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  • Open the Sunshine

    When my husband and I were newlyweds, we lived in a basement. There were only three windows in this basement, and they were only on one side of the living area. I was going through a difficult time, and everything seemed dark. Well, it was dark! Dark in that basement!…

  • I’m sorry it has been so long since I have posted. God has new things that He wants for me to be working on. I will still post, but not as frequently. If you would like, feel free to follow my on Instagram @kistamarker. He has asked me to be…

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  • Weak and Brittle

    Over the last year or so, I noticed that when I removed my nail polish, my toenails were looking kind of yellow. At first, I…

  • The Power of the Son

    A couple of weeks ago, we were out playing in the snow the day after the storm and the sun was out. It was beautiful.…

  • Finding Joy in My Grief

    Going back almost 20 years ago, my husband and I were trying to begin our family. Nothing seemed to work. We had friends all around…

  • Own the Mess

    It has become very obvious over the last several years that I have seasonal affective disorder. It can also be known as the “winter blues”.…

About Me

I’m Kista, the creator and author behind this blog. I’m a woman who has experience with infertility, IVF, foster care, adoption, mental health struggles for myself and those that I love. I have special needs children that I homeschool and lots more adventures to be sure! I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Through all of these ventures I have become closer to a loving Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. I have seen miracles and witnessed angels on earth tend to me and those that I love. I want to share my thoughts and experiences with you.

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