A Detour in Time and Eternity: Apricity

Stephanie and Chris discuss the plans for the basement.

Stephanie works on her research paper and final project.

Stephanie is working through some difficult feelings.

They go our for pizza.

They run into an old friend at the park.

Stephanie and Chris have a comical exchange with the hotel receptionists

The reception doesn't go how Stephanie had imagined in her head.

A game of basketball almost ruins the special day.

They prepare for the wedding.

Stephanie is off after staying up all night.

Emery gets hurt

Chris and Stephanie go dress shopping

Jason's parents come over for dinner.

Stephanie and Chris are sorting out the story about how they met and how long they've been dating.

The kids are overwhelming. Gallery: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ftrnA7mcaTh0fiWxuzQzXkC1skbEm1sksyMY9pxpNQM/edit?usp=drive_link

Stephanie helps Chris pack. Gallery: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ftrnA7mcaTh0fiWxuzQzXkC1skbEm1sksyMY9pxpNQM/edit?usp=drive_link

Chris has a surprise. Gallery: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ftrnA7mcaTh0fiWxuzQzXkC1skbEm1sksyMY9pxpNQM/edit?usp=drive_link

They share memories of Jason and KatieGallery: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ftrnA7mcaTh0fiWxuzQzXkC1skbEm1sksyMY9pxpNQM/edit?usp=drive_link

They talk to the kids. In the talk, “Trust in the Lord,” President Dallin H. Oaks First Counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints he said, “Our only sure reliance is to trust in the Lord and His love for His children.”“For all questions about the spirit world, I suggest two answers. First, remember that God loves His children and will surely do what is best for each of us. Second, remember this familiar Bible teaching, which has been most helpful to me on a multitude of unanswered questions: “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. “In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths” (Proverbs 3:5–6)”He quoted an unnamed church leader. “this leader said: “You are worried about the wrong things. You should be worried about whether you will get to those places. Concentrate on that. If you get there, all of it will be more wonderful than you can imagine.”There is so much we do not know that our only sure reliance is to trust in the Lord and His love for His children.”

They talk about "love languages."Gallery: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ftrnA7mcaTh0fiWxuzQzXkC1skbEm1sksyMY9pxpNQM/edit?usp=drive_link

Stephanie asks Chris some questions. Gallery:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ftrnA7mcaTh0fiWxuzQzXkC1skbEm1sksyMY9pxpNQM/edit?usp=drive_link

Stephanie and Chris try to get some work done. Gallery: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ftrnA7mcaTh0fiWxuzQzXkC1skbEm1sksyMY9pxpNQM/edit?usp=drive_link

There is an Easter egg hunt and Grandma and Grandpa's house.Cover art: Christ’s Image, by Heinrich HofmannReferenced in this episode: "The Lord Jesus Christ Will Come Again," By President Russell M. Nelson, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Easter morning. Gallery: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ftrnA7mcaTh0fiWxuzQzXkC1skbEm1sksyMY9pxpNQM/edit?usp=drive_link

They meet Stephanie's parents. Gallery: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ftrnA7mcaTh0fiWxuzQzXkC1skbEm1sksyMY9pxpNQM/edit?usp=drive_link

They spend the afternoon at the zoo. Gallery: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ftrnA7mcaTh0fiWxuzQzXkC1skbEm1sksyMY9pxpNQM/edit?usp=drive_link

They drive to the zoo. Check out the image gallery:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ftrnA7mcaTh0fiWxuzQzXkC1skbEm1sksyMY9pxpNQM/edit?usp=drive_link

They pick up the van.

Chris and Stephanie sit and talk at the kitchen table.

Chris tries to talk to Stephanie.

Stephanie goes to class for her physics test. Gallery: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ebimQB2Z9Fb38Ni2u6ecyPx2RwD1aS5yaTBUS6TfuOQ/edit?usp=sharing

They go to aquarium.

Stephanie is mad at Chris.

It's Chris' birthday.

Stephanie runs to the store to buy milk.

Chris works on the dishwasher.

Chris changes his shirt.

Amara needs a bath.

Stephanie babysits.

Stephanie takes her little boys to the park.Mentioned in this episode:Infuriating Unfairness by Dale G. Renlundhttps://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/04/25renlund?lang=eng

Stephanie gets the kids off to schoolApricity is a fictional story about family, grief, and addiction recovery. It is an LDS-Romance which means it's a love story told from the perspective of a member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.This story is dedicated to my husband Tom who reads stories, sings songs, cleans up messes AND has kept himself addiction-free for me.Gallery: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ebimQB2Z9Fb38Ni2u6ecyPx2RwD1aS5yaTBUS6TfuOQ/edit?usp=sharing