Friday, January 05, 2007
President David O. McKay put it beautifully when he said, speaking of mothers, “This ability and willingness properly to rear children, the gift to love, and eagerness, yes, longing to express it in soul development, make motherhood the noblest office or calling in the world. She who can paint a masterpiece or write a book that will influence millions deserves the admiration and the plaudits of mankind; but she who rears successfully a family of healthy, beautiful sons and daughters, whose influence will be felt through generations to come, whose immortal souls will exert an influence throughout the ages long after paintings shall have faded, and books and statues shall have decayed or shall have been destroyed, deserves the highest honor that man can give, and the choicest blessings of God. In her high duty and service to humanity, endowing with immortality eternal spirits, she is co-partner with the Creator himself.”
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I feel so blessed to be growing this baby right now. Sometimes I get scared when I think of having this responsibility, but what a true blessing it is and I know that if I stay close to the spirit then everything will turn out. Thanks, Kim for the thought.
I've always loved this quote. Thanks for reminding me.
Amen!!...I hate getting asked, "what are you doing now?" by other women. I say momming, household managing. Then they say oh, I just finished taking this class and my next one is about to start, I work part time (just for my own fulfillment), I joined this group and I voleenteer here etc etc. There is always this expectation for some impressive answer (especially in my old neighborhood). It's okay to just mother! My scheldule is read in maddie's class tue, storytime wed, preschool thursday. The rest of the time is taken up by playdates, homework, crafts, class parties etc. Every time I walk into maddie's class to read, she attacks me with hugs and re-introduces me proudly to everyone. I'm impressing her, and if it impresses no one else that's okay. Thanks for the inspiration!!
Such good mothers and mothers to be....
I needed to hear this. I feel so much pressure from my boss and from myself to get more accounts ...basically because I know lots of lovely, humble hispanic women are counting on me to keep them working! Ack! So then I just feel guilty all the way around, mostly because of my kids. I just want to be a mom that stays home all the time, despite all the jobs I've had. Although I love the experiences I've had because of them, if I fail at being a mom then it all means nothing.
I hate money...
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