There is nothing in this world as personal, as nurturing, or
as life changing as the influence
of a righteous woman.
Thursday, April 8.
Tuesday April 13.
April 19, 2010.
I really admire my mother.
We have a great relationship.
Today in seminary we were talking about the 2,000
stripling warriors.
When we got to the part about not doubting because their
mothers knew it, I immediately thought of my mom.
The other day I was really stressed out because of all
the homework I had.
I went to help my mom today with helping
for Angela's play.
I somehow got roped into doing hair.
But so did she.
She knew I was stressed and I had no time.
So she made me my favorite garden vegetable salad with
cheese on top.
When I talk to her or tell her something, she listens to what
I have to say.
She tries to understand what I'm thinking and feeling
instead of just assuming.
Some things that I really admire about my mother is that
she's a good nurturer.
She's a smart, strong, wonderful woman.
And I doubt not because she knows.
She knows the truth and she loves the Lord.
She loves me and Angela and everyone else around her and
always seems to have time for us even though
she hates doing hair.
She always helps me in numerous ways when I'm not
feeling good.
And she never complains about it.
I couldn't do it without her.
She has made me who I am.
Because of her strength, I have an amazing role model and
know what kind of mother I want to be.
Throughout the history of the world, women have always been
teachers of moral values.
Popular culture today often makes women look silly.
It objectifies them and disrespects them and then
suggests that they are able to leave their mark on mankind
only by seduction.
And so my dear young women, with all my heart, please look
to your faithful mothers for a pattern to follow.
Model yourselves after them, not after celebrities whose
standards are not the Lord's standards and whose values may
not reflect eternal perspective.
Qualities that my mom has right now that I want to have
when I'm a mother is just being kind and patient and
always listening and always being there.
I want to be able to serve like my mom.
Because my mom is so selfless.
She always thinks of others, rarely thinks of herself.
And that's how she's happy is that she'll serve others.
She likes to pull pranks that [? young one's ?]
[? calves ?].
And she likes to make people laugh.
And she's one of those personalities that
you like to be around.
When she has a question about something, she studies to
figure it out.
She'll study different things.
If it's a question about the gospel, she'll study the
scriptures or if it's the prophets to find her answer.
She doesn't just leave it.
And I like that.
And I just hope that I can be more like her.
Because I know that if I become more like her I'll
become more like Christ.
Things that I learned about my mom that I would want to try
and learn and use when I have a family would definitely be
to make time for people and just be calm and be able to
bring a nice spirit into my home.
Love your mother, my young sisters.
Respect her.
Listen to her.
Trust her.
She has your best interests at heart.
She cares about your eternal safety and happiness.
I love my mom because she loves me.
She's kind and she's patient.
And when I come to her with problems, she doesn't think
they're silly.
She just helps me and comforts me.
I love my mom because she's so easy to love and so
happy all the time.
My mother will support me in everything I
do, like all my interests.
Even if they don't interest her, she'll support it.
And she'll try to find out about it.
And she'll be excited about what I'm excited about.
I love my mom a lot.
She's a wonderful mother.
I'm so glad I have her.
No other person on earth loves you in the same way or is
willing to sacrifice as much to encourage you and to help
you find happiness in this life and forever.
And so, my dear young women, with all my heart, please look
to your faithful mothers.