The other day I was reminded of President Monson's talk "Joy in the Journey" so instead of quickly wiping away Amy's finger prints from a mirror above our table (a table she's not supposed to get on top of :)), I decided to take a picture of them instead (and then clean the mirror). That way when I will miss the fingerprints (because I don't now) I'll look at the picture and smile.
Here's a little bit of a talk that President Monson wrote just for me:
"This is our one and only chance at mortal life—here and now. The longer we live, the greater is our realization that it is brief. Opportunities come, and then they are gone. I believe that among the greatest lessons we are to learn in this short sojourn upon the earth are lessons that help us distinguish between what is important and what is not. I plead with you not to let those most important things pass you by as you plan for that illusive and non-existent future when you will have time to do all that you want to do. Instead, find joy in the journey—now."
"If you are still in the process of raising children, be aware that the tiny fingerprints that show up on almost every newly cleaned surface, the toys scattered about the house, the piles and piles of laundry to be tackled will disappear all too soon and that you will—to your surprise—miss them profoundly."
"Stresses in our lives come regardless of our circumstances. We must deal with them the best we can. But we should not let them get in the way of what is most important—and what is most important almost always involves the people around us. Often we assume that they must know how much we love them. But we should never assume; we should let them know. Wrote William Shakespeare, “They do not love that do not show their love.”3 We will never regret the kind words spoken or the affection shown. Rather, our regrets will come if such things are omitted from our relationships with those who mean the most to us."
Here's a little bit of a talk that President Monson wrote just for me:
"This is our one and only chance at mortal life—here and now. The longer we live, the greater is our realization that it is brief. Opportunities come, and then they are gone. I believe that among the greatest lessons we are to learn in this short sojourn upon the earth are lessons that help us distinguish between what is important and what is not. I plead with you not to let those most important things pass you by as you plan for that illusive and non-existent future when you will have time to do all that you want to do. Instead, find joy in the journey—now."
"If you are still in the process of raising children, be aware that the tiny fingerprints that show up on almost every newly cleaned surface, the toys scattered about the house, the piles and piles of laundry to be tackled will disappear all too soon and that you will—to your surprise—miss them profoundly."
"Stresses in our lives come regardless of our circumstances. We must deal with them the best we can. But we should not let them get in the way of what is most important—and what is most important almost always involves the people around us. Often we assume that they must know how much we love them. But we should never assume; we should let them know. Wrote William Shakespeare, “They do not love that do not show their love.”3 We will never regret the kind words spoken or the affection shown. Rather, our regrets will come if such things are omitted from our relationships with those who mean the most to us."
4 comments:
You are too funny!! I wouldn't think to take a picture ha! It will make you laugh later I'm sure!! The blankets you made look great! I want to tie a couple of quilts but haven't been motivated enough to start! My kids love blankets!
Holy cow he wrote that for me too!! I've got so many projects right now and I don't finish any of them because I hate to be interupted but I'm working on it. We should get together again soon!!
What great thoughts!!
I love those books you made for your YW. You're awesome!
Sweet picture, and the talk made me cry. I need to remember that when I'm frustrated and counting down until bedtime. Great post.
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