Mark and I watched "Akeelah & the Bee" last night. We both were a little under the weather so it was nice just to sit down relax and watch a movie. Even though he was sick he still rubbed my feet for practically the whole movie. Yah, he's amazing! And for that reason and more he makes being pregnant a pleasant experience. Any how the movie was cute and had a good moral to it. One of our favorite quotes on the movie was by Marianne Williamson:
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Monday, February 9, 2009
If Life Were Easy, It Wouldn't Be Hard
Okay I got a thing for Sheri Dew. I just think she is totally amazing! Her knowledge of the gospel and her ability to teach in a way that is interesting and inspiring helps people like me. I just finished her book "If Life Were Easy, It Wouldn't Be Hard". Reading it helped me understand how necessary trials are in our life and how we should be grateful for them. Easy to say, I know, but dang it's true. The following are a few quotes she refers to that I just loved:
"Elder Jeffrey R. Holland put motherhood in historical as well as spiritual perspective: Mothers," "Yours is the grand tradition of Eve, the mother of all the human family....Yours is the grand tradition of Sarah & Rebekah & Rachel, without whom there could not have been those magnificent patriarchal promises to Abraham, Isaac, & Jacob....Yours is the grand tradition of Lois & Eunice & the mothers of the 2,000 stripling warriors. Yours is the grand tradition of Mary, chosen and foreordained from before this world was, to conceive, carry, and bear the Son of God Himself. We thank all of you...and tell you there is nothing more important in this world than participating so directly in the work and glory of God.... Yours is the work of salvation, and therefore you will be magnified, compensated, made more than you are and better than you have ever been as you try to make an honest effort, however feeble you may sometimes feel that to be".
President Joseph F. Smith "the love of a true mother comes nearer to being like the love of God than any other kind of love".
Lorenzo Snow "a mother who has brought up a family of faithful children ought to be saved, if she never does another good thing".
Other things she has helped me realize is that the family is central to Heavenly Father's plan, which means the family is also central to the adversary's plan. He will attack and try his best to destroy a family, whether through pride, selfishness, pornography, infidelity etc. He will work hard to convincing families that children are not a delight and having one child or no children is so much easier. That way to stop spirits from gaining bodies and experiencing life here on earth. How important is for us to strengthen our families and strengthening other families who stand in need. The greatest Joy we can experience here on earth is through our families. etc.. She also talks about Charity, how it's not exactly a feeling but a change in Nature and how only Christ can change our very natures. Anyhow great read! It has given me greater vision!
"Elder Jeffrey R. Holland put motherhood in historical as well as spiritual perspective: Mothers," "Yours is the grand tradition of Eve, the mother of all the human family....Yours is the grand tradition of Sarah & Rebekah & Rachel, without whom there could not have been those magnificent patriarchal promises to Abraham, Isaac, & Jacob....Yours is the grand tradition of Lois & Eunice & the mothers of the 2,000 stripling warriors. Yours is the grand tradition of Mary, chosen and foreordained from before this world was, to conceive, carry, and bear the Son of God Himself. We thank all of you...and tell you there is nothing more important in this world than participating so directly in the work and glory of God.... Yours is the work of salvation, and therefore you will be magnified, compensated, made more than you are and better than you have ever been as you try to make an honest effort, however feeble you may sometimes feel that to be".
President Joseph F. Smith "the love of a true mother comes nearer to being like the love of God than any other kind of love".
Lorenzo Snow "a mother who has brought up a family of faithful children ought to be saved, if she never does another good thing".
Other things she has helped me realize is that the family is central to Heavenly Father's plan, which means the family is also central to the adversary's plan. He will attack and try his best to destroy a family, whether through pride, selfishness, pornography, infidelity etc. He will work hard to convincing families that children are not a delight and having one child or no children is so much easier. That way to stop spirits from gaining bodies and experiencing life here on earth. How important is for us to strengthen our families and strengthening other families who stand in need. The greatest Joy we can experience here on earth is through our families. etc.. She also talks about Charity, how it's not exactly a feeling but a change in Nature and how only Christ can change our very natures. Anyhow great read! It has given me greater vision!
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Modern But Rustic
I made my first blanket yesterday! It was fun making it. Time went by so fast. It's neat when you make something for someone else. The whole time I was thinking I hope she knows that I care about her. I hope this blanket keeps her baby warm and that her baby would feel so loved. It just felt so good making it. The fabric is pretty modern but because it's my first blanket it's a little rustic. Hopefully functional:) I was so excited to give it to her I forgot to take a picture.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Man, I'm Sensitive!
As you know a pregnant woman's emotions are usually out of whack. All women are different and have different levels of hormones then others. Which explains different outcomes of experiences and actions. Well this woman is extra sensitive. I had one of those moments during the day the other day when I was sitting on the couch thinking.... This can sometimes be dangerous on my part. I don't remember how the chain of thoughts actually started but I started thinking about what if something happen to me and I died. I would be sad because I would be apart from my family for a while, that would hurt. I thought to myself would Mark get remarried? Oh just the thought of that RIPS my heart out and crumbles to pieces. Then I thought what if something happen to Mark and I was left alone to raise our girls by myself. What would I do? Could I love again? Would I want to? Would I be angry at God for taking my soul mate away from me? The answers to all those questions were a bold NO! Of course when I was thinking about these things tears filled my eyes, my chest got tight and I just could not breathe. Even writing this is so hard. Anyhow, as I'm having these thoughts I wished at that moment Mark would come through the door and give me a huge passionate kiss. Little did I know that was about to happen. I heard the door knob shake as if someone was trying to open the door. Out swings the door and Mark walks through. I was so embarrassed! He was supposed to be at work. I thought I was safe from thinking freely like I was. But he had to do some errands for his boss and decided to stop at home to get a quick bite to eat. I was mortified! Here I am in the middle of the day just crying. He must have thought I was crazy! I quickly took a deep breath, wiped away the tears and pretended that everything was okay. I gave him a big kiss and said oh, I gotta go to the bathroom. What I was really doing was to check if my face was a mess. Why in the world would I share this with you? Well just to let you know it's never safe to have thoughts like that. Not because you never know who would walk in on you and be absolutely mortified but spiritually it does damage. It's one of the way's Satan plants seeds of fear in your heart and it's so important that we live life by FAITH & not by fear. That our decisions, righteous desires, actions & passions are done by FAITH. Reflecting on this experience is what generated one of my goals for February.
Goals for February:
Body: allowed only one treat a day
Mind: Read at least 4 times a week from a book other then the scriptures
Spirit: Live each day as if the Lord is coming tomorrow
P.s I just finished this book called "I Am A Mother" by Jane Clayson Johnson. Have you heard of it? It's sooooooooooooooooo good. Loved it, Loved it, loved it! There was this one quote that I really loved in her book on page 58. She quotes from Christine Northrup who was referring to a mother's powerful influence which starts from the womb. and she says "Our cells divided and grew to the beat of her heart. Our skin, hair, heart, lungs and bones were nourished by her blood, blood that was awash with the neurochemicals formed in response to her thoughts, beliefs, and emotions. If she was fearful or anxious..., our bodies knew it. If she felt safe, happy, and fulfilled, we felt that too...." You can only imagine how tender that is to read it while a baby is forming within you. Enjoy!
Goals for February:
Body: allowed only one treat a day
Mind: Read at least 4 times a week from a book other then the scriptures
Spirit: Live each day as if the Lord is coming tomorrow
P.s I just finished this book called "I Am A Mother" by Jane Clayson Johnson. Have you heard of it? It's sooooooooooooooooo good. Loved it, Loved it, loved it! There was this one quote that I really loved in her book on page 58. She quotes from Christine Northrup who was referring to a mother's powerful influence which starts from the womb. and she says "Our cells divided and grew to the beat of her heart. Our skin, hair, heart, lungs and bones were nourished by her blood, blood that was awash with the neurochemicals formed in response to her thoughts, beliefs, and emotions. If she was fearful or anxious..., our bodies knew it. If she felt safe, happy, and fulfilled, we felt that too...." You can only imagine how tender that is to read it while a baby is forming within you. Enjoy!
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