Start with you

 

This is from the Book of Manners for Teens from Brooke Romney.  What a great reminder! Instead of being the complainer, be what you want to see. 

Books

 

“Books are the quietest and most constant of friends, they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.”  -Charles William Eliot

He never loses sight of us…

 

We were able to go to Elder Gong’s devotional yesterday. 

We had no idea we’d have the opportunity to shake his hand before it started. He asked our names after President Meredith introduced our kids saying, “These guys claim to be the youngest BYUI students…” 

It was a special experience to be greeted by an apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ. We could feel His love through the testimonies shared and the warm welcome and feeling there. These quotes from his talk really stood out to me.  

Appreciation changes our world

 

“Trade your expectations for appreciation and the world changes instantly.” -Tony Robbins

When I first saw this quote on my sisters fridge a few years ago it was a paradigm shift for me! Now I just need to remember that shift each moment. 

Also, this sweet photo of H teaching me how to use a wrench so we could fix his little sisters bike almost 5 years ago is still such a precious memory! 

Comfort vs comfortable

 

There is a saying that goes…

“The point of Christianity is to comfort the afflicted and to afflict the comfortable” -unknown 

This has been on my mind quite a bit the past few years. Through the years I’ve found much comfort and hope in the gospel of Jesus Christ. I’ve also learned that being a disciple of Christ by nature takes me out of my comfort zone. That is a good thing because I’ve also learned that my comfort zone is the “natural man”, even “carnal, sensual and devilish”

Breath of kindness

 

“Oh, the comfort of feeling safe with a person, having neither to weigh thoughts or measure words, but to poor them all out, just as they are, chaff and grain together, knowing that a faithful hand will take and sift them, keep what is worth keeping, and then, with a breath of kindness, blow the rest away.”  -George Elliot

Give your all

 

“I want to be remembered as a ball player who gave all he had to give.” -Roberto Clemente

Recently I saw this quote and was reminded of when Henry was in 3rd grade. He love baseball and dreamed of playing professionally someday. He chose to represent Roberto Clemente at his school wax museum that year.