Yesterday, I went to our stake Relief Society service project - making blankets, stockings, and bags for an organization called Aviva. They provide children who have been taken from their homes by CPS with the necessities they need while in foster care. Hearing the experiences of these children made my eyes fill up with tears. I knew I was doing a good thing, and it was fun to be there amongst the hustle and bustle.
Afterwards, I watched the
General Relief Society broadcast where I
heard a talk that I will never forget. President Uchtdorf talked about the little flowers that often get overlooked in a garden because they are small. Our eyes tend to notice the large and beautiful flowers, and don't normally notice these little blue ones - the forget-me-nots.
In his talk, he listed 5 forget-me-not things to remember in my life. My heart was touched, and I felt he was speaking to me. As I talked about in my last post, my life is a little chaotic right now, but soon to slow down with my job setting in. I felt forgotten. Not after this talk. I know I am not forgotten, and I know that I have been given the strength to carry on.
1. Forget not to be patient with yourself.
2. Forget not the difference between a good sacrifice and a foolish sacrifice.
3. Forget not the happiness that surrounds you.
4. Forget not the "why" of the gospel.
5. Forget not that the Lord loves you.
I am reminded that my efforts ARE good enough. What I do each day is important. Even if it's just changing a diaper, playing in my messy living room with my children, or making spaghetti for dinner.
I am reminded to be happy every day, with my children, my husband, and my lot in life. To find joy in my children, as they do in me.
I am also reminded that I am not alone, that I am loved, that I am buoyed up, and that I am the daughter of deity. I am so blessed, and I am happy.
