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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