The LDS general conference was so amazing and inspiring. One talk that really stood out to me was No Greater Joy Than to Know That They Know by Elder Nattress. In his talk he tells a story about when he once told his mother that he wasn't listening to her read the scriptures during breakfast one morning. His mom continued being patient and never gave up on reading the scriptures to her children. I bet that mom is so proud to see her son grown up and serving as a faithful church leader.
Sometimes it is easy to feel like the things I am doing aren't really making a difference. Oaklee is 11 months old and I like to try to include her in my scripture study as part of our morning routine. She definitely isn't listening :) and sometimes I'll be honest, I don't always get much out of what I am reading either. She loves to touch (rather roughly I might add) my scriptures or reaches for my hands so we have to take a break to walk around the room. It would be much easier to read my scriptures on my own when she is asleep but my hope is that she will learn to study her scriptures daily when she grows up.
Elder Nattress said in his talk:
"I firmly believe that all sisters—I will call them 'angels'—are mothers in Zion, whether or not they are married or bear children during this earthly experience.
Years ago the First Presidency proclaimed: 'Motherhood is near to divinity. It is the highest, holiest service to be assumed by mankind. It places her who honors its holy calling and service next to the angels.'"
There are all different kinds of mothers. Stay at home moms, working moms, single moms, adoption moms, aunts, friends, empty nesters, missionary moms, grandmas or moms who don't have kids. Whatever kind of mom you are, you are a good one!! Your efforts do make a difference.
Be you-tiful,
Cheryl
Sometimes it is easy to feel like the things I am doing aren't really making a difference. Oaklee is 11 months old and I like to try to include her in my scripture study as part of our morning routine. She definitely isn't listening :) and sometimes I'll be honest, I don't always get much out of what I am reading either. She loves to touch (rather roughly I might add) my scriptures or reaches for my hands so we have to take a break to walk around the room. It would be much easier to read my scriptures on my own when she is asleep but my hope is that she will learn to study her scriptures daily when she grows up.
Elder Nattress said in his talk:
"I firmly believe that all sisters—I will call them 'angels'—are mothers in Zion, whether or not they are married or bear children during this earthly experience.
Years ago the First Presidency proclaimed: 'Motherhood is near to divinity. It is the highest, holiest service to be assumed by mankind. It places her who honors its holy calling and service next to the angels.'"
There are all different kinds of mothers. Stay at home moms, working moms, single moms, adoption moms, aunts, friends, empty nesters, missionary moms, grandmas or moms who don't have kids. Whatever kind of mom you are, you are a good one!! Your efforts do make a difference.
Be you-tiful,
Cheryl
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