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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    Over the weekend I had the privilege of sitting with the missionaries at they taught the gospel of Jesus Christ. It was the most amazing…

  • Be a Doer!

    It has been a while since I last posted. I have been working with the missionaries in my church to help share the Gospel of…

  • Out of Alignment

    This year started off with my hip being out of alignment. Sometimes, I just have one leg shorter than the other. Sometimes, my hip is…

  • Working Out with Joy

    This is the year of Joy. I have found joy in a very interesting thing recently: working out. This year, we are working out as…

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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