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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  • Doing Hard Things

    One day, I was talking with my brother on the phone. The conversation took a turn and I found myself talking about all the hard…

  • It’s My Turn

    It’s my turn. It’s time to go. I say quick goodbye to my loved and cherished ones. We are all so excited for me to…

  • Find Me

    My family loves missionaries. In my church, missionaries are typically young adults that have saved up money for 18-24 months, put their life on hold,…

  • Purpose in the Pain

    Yesterday, I came across an Instagram post that said, “One day you will tell your story of how you overcame what you went through and…

● 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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