Nephi Christensen, the missionary serving in Norway returned home and began courting Laura. They were married in the Logan temple 19 January 1910. Laura made her dress pictured above. Nephi had a farm in Blackfoot, Idaho. The sand hills were covered with sagebrush and tumble weeds. They started their lives in a very humble home. The old house needed much cleaning and repair. Laura knew she was being tested. She was used to a lovely home, choice linens, jewelry, clothes of the finest material, manicured yards, clean, neat roadways. She was really being tested. Her ability to sew and her creative ideas soon changed the house into an attractive home. She made curtains from 100 lb. flour sacks and used Rit dye to color items. She made use of what was available. Her expertise in all needlework was a big help to the other pioneer women. She was a kind and loving teacher to everyone. She taught them how to remodel old worn clothes into very attractive useful much needed items. Laura served in many responsible positions in the Church: Relief Society both ward and stake, also Primary and Mutual.

From 2 Dec 1947 to 14 Oct 1949, Nephi and Laura served a 2 year mission in Norway. When setting Laura apart, Mathew Cowley said, "If ever a time should come when words fail you, bear your testimony that Joseph Smith was a Prophet of God, and you will be able to speak fluently." Nephi was told "Not a hair shall fall from your head unnoticed by the Lord." While attending their farewell testimonial in the Mackay Ward in November, two of their children Noma and Robert each saw a 'halo' around their father Nephi's head. Later in Norway, Nephi was asked to administer to a lady who was very ill. When he went into her hospital room, both she and her husband saw a 'halo' around his head. This was a great factor in their conversion and her recovery. This was shortly after the war when the Germans invaded Norway. Food, clothing, tiny items as needles, sewing thread and material as well of hundreds of other items were needed. Our parents would write us and each would send what we could to help these poor people. Mother's ability to sew, remodel clothes, use pieces of old clothes to make quilts, without linings since such things were not available. She taught them how to make tiresome scarce food into attractive and delicious meals and how to make their clothes and homes more attractive to lighten their war weary hearts. She was a blessing to these stalwart ladies and Nephi was called the 'great one' because of his faith and love of the Lord. Nephi and Laura's sweet smiles gave these people the courage to go on and serve the Lord.

22 January 1952 Apostle Henry D. Moyle asked Nephi to come out to the woodpile with him. Nephi had quite a sense of humor and probably raised his eyebrow at this request. This was a Stake Conference in Salmon, Idaho. They each sat on a block of wood behind the church and Apostle Moyle visited with Nephi during the noon hour. Then during the afternoon session of conference Apostle Moyle called Nephi from the congregation to speak. After the meetings Apostle Moyle set Nephi apart as the Stake Patriarch of the Lost River Stake, which position he filled until his death 14 Nov 1972. He served as Bishop twice when younger, a counselor, and High Councilman as well as many Ward and Stake positions. This account was written by his daughter, Thelma C. Sayer 1997

This was an amazing union. They were faithful and loyal to each other, their family and to their maker throughout their lives.