“There are cycles of good and bad times, ups and downs, periods of joy and sadness, and times of plenty as well as scarcity. When our lives turn in an unanticipated and undesirable direction, sometimes we experience stress and anxiety. One of the challenges of this mortal experience is to not allow the stresses and strains of life to get the better of us—to endure the varied seasons of life while remaining positive, even optimistic. Perhaps when difficulties and challenges strike, we should have these hopeful words of Robert Browning etched in our minds: 'The best is yet to be'"--L. Tom Perry
"It isn't as bad as you sometimes think it is. It all works out. Don't worry. I say that to myself every morning. It will all work out. If you do your best, it will all work out. Put your trust in God, and move forward with faith and confidence in the future. The Lord will not forsake us. He will not forsake us . . . If we will put our trust in Him, if we will pray to Him, if we live worthy of His blessings, He will hear our prayers." --President Gordon B. Hinckley
"God the Eternal Father did not give [the] first great commandment because He needs us to love Him. His power and glory are not diminished should we disregard, deny or even defile His name. His influence and dominion extend through time and space independent of our acceptance, approval or admiration. . . No, God does not need us to love Him. But oh, how we need to love God! . . . For what we love determines what we seek. What we seek determines what we think and do. What we think and do determines who are--and who we will become." --President Uchtdorf
Happy Mother's Day, Mom! Seriously, I know everyone thinks this, but I really do have the best mom in the world! She is such an amazing woman and works so hard to make sure our family runs smoothly. She is the Relief Society president in my ward and she is the best ever. I admire my mom so much and I hope that one day I can be as good a mom to my children as she has been to all of us. She's beautiful, funny, nice, spiritual, and just every other positive adjective out there. I know that whenever I need someone she's there for me. I was so excited when she learned how to text a few years ago, because I always texted her when I was away (even when i was still in high school and living at home). She's a great example. Oh, and even when she thinks some of the food I make is weird (it's really not), she still eats it. I love you Mom!
And another shout out to my beautiful and amazing sisters who are just the greatest mom's too :) I love watching them with their little kids and how good they are with them, and I'm excited to see Cindy with her new baby. Thanks for being such good examples of what an amazing mom is :)
I post this picture a lot, but I just really like it! Somebody commented on it today saying that it should be on the front of a Mother's Day card! ha ha!
Oh, and for all you high school musical fans (or even if you hate it..you'll enjoy this)...High School Musical 4!
Babz can text?! I am sooo impressed and now I'm inspired to learn how to do that, too...someday! I loved your "every other positive adjective out there" comment!
3 comments:
That was so sweet, Katie! It really made me happy to read it. I hope you have a really wonderful summer--it is great having you home. love always, Mom
How sweet! It's so great to have you home for the summer. You are such a great Aunt, and I know that you will me an awesome mom someday =)
Babz can text?! I am sooo impressed and now I'm inspired to learn how to do that, too...someday! I loved your "every other positive adjective out there" comment!
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