One of my FAVORITE talks

Clicking on the link below will take you to a 3 minute video on YouTube that includes a portion of one of my favorite talks.  I love how Elder Eyring says, 

"You can ask a loving God, 'Please let me serve this day.  It doesn’t matter to me how few things I may be able to do, just let me know what I can do.  I will obey this day.  I know that I can, with Thy help.”'

Choose This Day

And another quote by Elder Packer that I like:

"If [you] have a good, miserable day once in a while, or several in a row, stand steady and face them. Things will straighten out."

Ashlie's Sledding Party!

Ashlie wanted to have a sledding party this year for her birthday, but with not enough snow near her birthday, then the Christmastime rush, the party had to wait until January!  We ended up with a beautiful, sunny day - some of the kids even took their coats off!

 

  

 

 

 

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So stinkin' cute!

 

Above: Aunt Jenny put the girls' hair in sponge curlers Saturday night.  They had fun sporting their curly locks to church the next day. 

Below: Little Baby Max.  I love this stage!

Above: Olivia and Emma love playing together.

Below: Rob with our boys, Alex and Avery.

Uncle Jon and Avery!  My kids have always loved my brother Jon.

 

Above:  Ashlie and baby Max. 

Below: Emma-nem, after Ashlie styled her hair.

 

My perfect little angel, asleep in his bed.

 

Ashlie, Olivia and Emma, just before they took the new dog for a walk.

 When cousin Emma slept over recently, the girls did some "sewing" and made the dress Olivia is sporting in this picture.  Notice the cell phone pocket!

What Is a Testimony Good For?

Why would a person want to have his or her own testimony of the Gospel?  I read these words by President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Second Counselor in the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and thought they were worth sharing:


"A testimony provides proper perspective, motivation, and a solid foundation on which to build a life of purpose and personal growth. It is a constant source of confidence, a true and faithful companion during good times and bad. A testimony provides us with a reason for hope and gladness. It helps us cultivate a spirit of optimism and happiness and enables us to rejoice in the beauties of nature. A testimony motivates us to choose the right at all times and in all circumstances. It motivates us to draw nearer to God, allowing Him to draw nearer to us (see James 4:8).

"Our personal testimony is a protective shield, and like an iron rod it is guiding us safely through darkness and confusion.

"Nephi's testimony gave him the courage to stand up and be counted as one who obeys the Lord. He did not murmur, doubt, or fear no matter what the circumstances. When times got tough he said, "I will go and do [what] the Lord [has] commanded, for I know that the Lord . . . shall prepare a way . . . [to] accomplish [it]" (1 Nephi 3:7).

"Just as the Lord knew Nephi, God knows us and loves us. This is our time; these are our days. We are where the action is. Our firm personal testimony will motivate us to change ourselves and then bless the world. Of this I testify and leave you my blessing as an Apostle of the Lord, in the name of Jesus Christ, amen."

Is it worth the effort to seek out a testimony for yourself?  You bet it is.  Take the time.  Find out for yourself.