General Conference 2020

“The Lord loves effort, because effort brings rewards that can’t come without it.”

-President Russell M Nelson

-Sister Joy D. Jones

I really hope our home can be a place of light. And a place where people feel loved, welcomed and that the door is always open.

Reading

This winter we’ve had an abundance of snow, wind and cold temperatures. For those days we hibernate, reading has been a delightful way to enrich each day! I joined our relief society book club. So far we’ve read: “Pope Joan”, “A Gentleman in Moscow”, “Good Ground” and “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet”.  I’ve actually enjoyed them all and have gained bits of wisdom and life lessons from each one.

A Gentleman in Moscow

My husband and I were single until we were well into our 30’s. This quote reminds me of my independent days of going to sleep when I wanted, exercising, reading and other hobbies when I wanted...it was convenient to say the least. We’ve been married for 10 years now and have 5 kids. Life isn’t so convenient now but “in the inconveniences” I’ve truly found what matters most!!

This quote reminded me of a family we met while we were building a new home in a new area...our first impression of them was so one sided. As we’ve gotten to know them we see SO MUCH more in them. They have many talents, they sing in the church choir, play the organ, organize parties, are leaders in cub scouts, plow the snow out of neighbor’s driveways, befriend the widows, farm, run a business and share testimonies of Christ...and so much more we still don’t know about them. 

Yes!! I’m in awe at the millions of inventions, advances, knowledge gained and truths learned and passed down that have made our lives so abundant today! Thank you to all those who have gone before us! 

Kindred spirits

I recently read this quote in a magazine. So grateful for the dear friends I’ve met and continue to meet throughout my life!!! It’s something so special when an acquaintance becomes a treasured friend!

Kindness

This is something I want to work on more each day. I feel like kindness used to come more naturally for me but, 5 kids (and 4 cats!) later and sad to say my initial response to things is usually impatience, frustration, fear or other negative emotion. I want to choose kindness and love though! A much more peaceful and purposeful way to live.

Great quote to begin 2020