A Brigham Young University Student Journal
With one month almost gone by in the New Year, my resolution to not eat chocolate every day is slipping. That’s right, I am used to eating chocolate every day (my husband says I am a chocoholic). My resolution was made in an effort to …
It is January. The glitter from New Year’s has faded, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is quickly becoming a memory, and all we have to look forward to is THE GRIND. Trust me, I feel the January blues. My way to counteract them is with …
Decorating with mirrors can add elegance or edgy-ness to any home, apartment, or rental. Mirrors create the illusion of space, airiness, openness—making this decor choice perfect for small spaces, like hallways or tinier bedrooms.
A current trend is decorating with multiple mirrors on the same wall. The mirrors can be the same size or various sizes. Use frames of the same color or design, or try very different patterns and textures for contrast. Another fun decor idea to try is to create patterns with the mirrors on the wall.
The more different the style of the mirrors, the more eclectic the feel of the space in which you are decorating will be.
In contrast, the more uniform the style of the mirrors, the more refined and elegant the feel of the space in which you are decorating will be.
—Katie, Stance: Studies on the Family
When I first read the title “Moroccan Women’s Integration of Family and Religion,” I was at once piqued. I am always eager to learn new insights into other cultures and religions, and Donna Lee Bowen gives an insightful account of her findings from the women’s …
Emma Smith is a source of contestation and conflicting viewpoints for many within the LDS community. A popular song (at least amongst missionaries I served with) about Emma Smith has the refrain “How much could one heart take?” as it’s main theme. The popularity of the song concerns me. Not because of hatred or ill-will towards Emma, but because the theme of the song seems to be justifying actions that move us away from the Church as long as our lives are hard. A sentiment that does not seem to be scripturally supported (God will not suffer you to be tempted above that which ye are able, anyone?) and is potentially damaging.
This is not to say however that we should shift the pendulum to the other side and judge Emma or anyone else for their choices, because we do not understand what they are going through and what experiences led them to make the choices that they did. We should strive for a middle ground, where we seek to understand and empathize with others, without judging or justifying their behavior, two-sides of the same coin. Both of these place us in a position where we make a final determination about someone’s intentions or worthiness, which is well beyond our place as mere mortals, flawed and trying to find our way in this crazy world.
Section 25 of the Doctrine and Covenants is revelation specifically for Emma, however it closes with the following verse: “And verily, verily, I say unto you, that this is my voice unto all. Amen” (D&C 25:16). All can draw from the counsel given to Emma and apply the principles in our own lives.
“And verily I say unto thee that thou shalt lay aside the things of this world, and seek for the things of a better” (D&C 25:10). We can “lay aside the things of this world” by ceasing to justify or judge ourselves and others and “seek for the things of a better” by seeing the potential that we all have. We must look past the flawed choices that others make to find the intentions and motivations that drove them. We must seek understanding, so that we can love one another.
—Conor Hilton, Stance: Studies on the Family
It’s true—decorating or even updating decor can be stressful. But when you decorate this special space, the process does not need to be complicated! What you need is specific idea in mind. For example, try picking a theme or a color. Consider questions, such as the …
Sometimes, the solutions to “typical” first-aid moments catch me off guard. For years, the first thing that I did when I got a bloody nose was to tilt my head back and pinch my nose. I’m pretty sure that was my immediate choice of response in order to avoid getting any unnecessary blood dripping on my jeans or on the friend sitting next to me—that would have been so embarrassing! But what the proper response would have been in those moments would be to tilt my head forward in order to avoid any blood going down my throat; and by so doing, avoiding further damage. Often times, like my bloody nose incidents,I find that even the most basic “I know how to handle this” procedures can use some updating. Today we are just going to rewind back to the basics to give a few short tutorials of the most common first-aid procedures that help in aiding infants, children, and yourself!
Ready, set, let’s BEGIN!!
Minor Wound Care
What to do:
• CHECK the scene to make sure it is safe.
• CHECK the child or infant.
• Reassure the child or infant that you are going to help.
• Apply direct pressure to control bleeding.
• Avoid touching blood or body fl uids by wearing disposable gloves.
• Wash the wound with soap and water. If possible, rinse for about 5 minutes with clean, running tap water.
• Apply a triple antibiotic ointment or cream if the child or infant is not allergic or sensitive to the medication.
• Cover the wound with a sterile dressing and bandage.
Nosebleed
What to do:
• CHECK the scene to make sure it is safe.
• CHECK the child or infant.
• Reassure the child or infant that you are going to help.
• Have the child or infant sit leaning slightly forward.
• Pinch the nose shut for about 10 minutes.
• Apply ice or a cold pack that has been wrapped in a cloth or towel to the bridge of the nose.
If the bleeding does not stop—
• Apply pressure on the upper lip just beneath the nose.
Blisters
What to do:
• If a blister is broken—
• Wash the skin with soap and water.
• Wipe the area with antiseptic wipe.
• Apply a triple antibiotic ointment or cream, if the child or infant is not allergic or sensitive to the medication, cover with thin gauze, and then apply a bandage.
Heat (Thermal) Burns
What to do:
• CHECK the scene to make sure it is safe.
• CHECK the child or infant.
• Reassure the child or infant that you are going to help.
• Stop the burning. Remove the child or infant from the source of the burn. Put out fl ames or remove from source.
• Cool the burn. Use large amounts of cold running water until pain is relieved. Do not use ice to cool the burn.
• Cover the burn loosely with a sterile dressing and care for shock. (Go to SHOCK, page 43.)
• For a serious burn, call or have someone else CALL 9-1-1 or the local emergency number.
* Note: all of the above procedures are provided by the Emergency Reference Guide: American Red Cross. If you wish to learn more, feel free to visit their website:http://www.redcross.org/imagesMEDIA_CustomProductCatalogm4440138_Babysitting_Emergency_Reference_Guide.pdf
I need to share a few wonderful things with you all today. First is this video. It is How the Grinch Stole Christmas in American Sign Language, and you cannot tell me that this little girl isn’t the most adorable thing or that you don’t …