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One of the things that has been so fun about our tour this year are the new additions…a new theme…some new music…new totebags… And new presenters.

We hope to introduce you to all of them this year. And first up is Sister Kristen Oaks, wife of Elder Dallin H. Oaks.

It has been such a privilege to have Kristen join us at a few of our events this Spring. Though her travel schedule keeps her very busy, we’ve had the treat of having her join us in Seattle & Billings (and hope to include her at a few more cities this fall!)

I remember the first time I was meeting with Kristen. I was a little nervous and found the situation a little intimidating. She’s just one of those totally “put together” women (I, on the other hand, am NOT). But, in addition to being smart and gracious and good…she’s also incredibly down to earth. And I was so excited to get her to an event. I love how in one minute she’s calling us to action and in the next minute she’s got us giggling right along with her.

In addition to presenting at TOFW events, Kristen is also a first time author sharing a message she feels strongly is relevant to all women in A SINGLE VOICE. It’s a thoughtful look at living an “unexpected life” (who of us hasn’t?). One reader said, “I love the tone of practicality and spirituality.” We asked Kristen to share one of her favorite parts of the book.

Kristen, we love you and we’re so grateful that you have been able to find some time out of your busy schedule to be a part of our TOFW family. You’ve been a perfect addition!

Emily
Note: This blog was written by TOFW

It’s not every year that you find a whole handful of really talented, fun and “real” presenters to join the team, but this year we did. Our TOFW family continues to grow and we have just loved each new addition. Emily Freeman is definitely no exception to that.

If you haven’t already had a chance to meet her, when you do, you will quickly come to see why she has become one of our favorite people to be around. She has that gift of becoming a really good friend in a really short amount of time.

We have also found that we love her because her favorite breakfast is ice cream with raspberries and chocolate chips (yes, we said BREAKFAST). She also knows how to make a killer French hot cocoa. And then last but not least, she named her bunny Hershey. (Does anyone else see a pattern in the reasons we love her? We’ll give you a hint… it starts with “choc” and ends with “olate”.)

There are so many reasons we love having Emily as a part of our family that we thought it might be fun to let you have a little “behind the scenes” to this amazing woman’s life.

Be ready to laugh.

We can’t wait for her new book!

And if you are now hooked on Emily like we are, read her last BLOG entry or go take a look at a clip from her TOFW presentation on DBtv.com.

We hope you’ll take a minute and welcome Emily to TOFW!

Thanks for being a part of our family, Emily!

-Your friends at TOFW

Kris said...

September 01, 2009

Wahoo!
It's such a blessing to have this great woman as my friend. She does so much for so many, and does it so well. Thanks for giving of yourself, Em. You are doing a great job! Love, Kris