For the Record

I am a happy mommy.



Even when I find surprises such as this. Keeps life exciting.
Caden is a very busy boy. A very busy boy who apparently wants to be Don Aslett when he grows up. That, or else he inherited Aunt Kylie's randomness.

They are Happy

In June's visiting teaching message, Julie B. Beck's conference talk from October 2007 was quoted. She said, "...We have faith that with the Lord's help we can be successful in rearing and teaching children. These are vital responsibilities in the plan of happiness, and when women embrace those roles with all their hearts, they are happy!"

The dear sisters that visit me wondered about that "they are happy" part and we had a good discussion on it.

I believe Sister Beck's statement with all my heart! I think that the part that many women are missing is the "when women embrace those roles with all their hearts" part. We must believe that the work we are doing is the most important work we can do in this life. We must also remember that motherhood is WORK. It's not for slackers. "Why should we think to earn a great reward, if we now shun the fight?" No one can mother my children better than I can. No one can mother your children as well as you can. The secret here is God's will, not my will or anyone else's will, God's will. ( Alma 5 is making a lot more sense to me as time goes on.)


I know that God's plan is the plan of happiness. I know that His blessings are always here for all of us - He never takes those blessings away. However, we must do His will to receive those blessings. I hope and pray that mothers everywhere will embrace that role with all their hearts. Please fill your role well and encourage and bless others as they fulfill their roles well. I have a vested interest in mothers embracing their roles, my children will need spouses someday.