This came up on my google page this morning.

Oh, it is wonderful to know that our Heavenly Father loves us – even with all our flaws! His love is such that even should we give up on ourselves, He never will.

– Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Good to remember

Life isn't supposed to be an all or nothing battle between misery and bliss. Life isn't supposed to be a battle at all. And when it comes to happiness, well, sometimes life is just okay, sometimes it's comfortable, sometimes wonderful, sometimes boring, sometimes unpleasant. When your day's not perfect, it's not a failure or a terrible loss. It's just another day.
- Barbara Sher

In this discovery about myself I have found more opprotunities to do little acts of service. It really hit me hard the other day when I was driving to school and saw a man stuck in his chair. He was older and could not get himself upright and kept falling back into the chair. I was at a stoplight in the left turn lane and in order to get to him I would have to get into the middle lane. I could have waited a few second when the light turned green to let the the 2 cars in the middle pass and then go straight but I didnt I turned and headed to school. All day it bugged me that I did not help this man. Since then my eyes and ears have been open to any small thing i can do to help. Today Dave and I saw an older gentleman having a hard time lifting some salt bags into his car and I mentioned to Dave how many acts of service we can find if we just open our eyes and that was enough for Dave to go over and help the gentleman with his last bag of salt. I hope we can be an example to our girls and help with the little things that pass by so many others.

I love the fall... I love real Fall

I miss the crisp cold scent that fall brings. That wet cold that makes your bones cold. I miss the smell of dead leaves and a smoke coming from the chimneys. I love marching bands and football and hot chocolate next to the fireplace. The sweater vests, and tights under skirts. Man I sound like a preppy. I miss Ohio....

BUT... there is the red mountains, the sun shining most days. I can still sit out on the driveway and get a farmers tan as I throw the tennis ball to Mr. Pickles. I can open the windows and turn off the air and heat and be just fine. I can still wear my capris and my new Dixie State t-shirt. I can ride around town with my windows down and sun roof open and enjoy my music. I love fall in St. George.

Calm Down by Darrin Lythgoe

I need this today. Good to remember.

• Count to ten. Or from 100 to 1, backwards. Or to 20 in a foreign language. Whatever it takes.
• Go for a walk. It helps to remove yourself physically from whatever is frustrating you.
• Read an uplifting book. The scriptures work nicely.
• Listen to calming music. There is a saying that music can soothe the savage beast; when you’re angry, you just might feel like one.
• Sing a hymn, or just hum one quietly to yourself.
• Squeeze a rubber ball or some other small, unbreakable object.
• Look for some humor in the situation. This might be easier than you think.
• Look on the bright side. Is there anything good, anything at all, that might come from this?
• Think of a scripture or a favorite quote about staying calm.
• Go play some basketball, run a mile, or kick your anger away with a soccer ball.
• Take a few deep breaths and think twice before you say anything. If you don’t, you might later regret opening your mouth now.
• Ask yourself if it could be your fault. Are you to blame for whatever has you fuming? Do you know the whole story? If other people are involved, always give them the benefit of the doubt.
• Talk to someone about how you feel. It helps to talk about your feelings, and a friend may have some good advice or at least a different point of view.
• Think how Christ would act in this situation. What would he do?
• Say a prayer. Ask Heavenly Father to help you relax and do the right thing.

Whatever You Do, Don’t …
Some actions might seem justified at the time, but really only make things worse. So whatever you do—

• Don’t swear or take the Lord’s name in vain.
• Don’t take your own frustrations out on people, pets, or breakable objects.
• Don’t look for revenge.
• Don’t develop bad habits, like overeating or going shopping whenever your temper flares.
• Don’t hold a grudge.
• Don’t use “the silent treatment.”

Three Good Questions
Here are three good questions to ask yourself when your temper flares:

• Is the object of my anger really worth my continued attention?
• Do I have a good reason for being upset?
• Can I do anything about it?

If the answer to any of these is no, don’t waste your time worrying. If there is something you can do to help, don’t get angry—get busy.

What the Scriptures Say
The scriptures have much to say about losing your temper. For starters, try Matthew 5:44 [Matt. 5:44] (love your enemies); D&C 64:10 (forgive all men); Matthew 5:39 [Matt. 5:39] (turn the other cheek); 3 Nephi 11:29 [3 Ne. 11:29] (the spirit of contention is of the devil); and Proverbs 16:32 [Prov. 16:32] (be slow to anger

Woman of Infinite Worth

Elder Russell M. Nelson
Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles


Her self-esteem cannot be based on physical features, possession or lack of a particular talent, or comparative quantities of anything. Her self-esteem is earned by individual righteousness and a close relationship with God. Her outward glow is generated by goodness within. And her patience is much more apparent than any imperfection. (See D&C 67:13.)

Sweet serenity is found in fervent prayer. Then, we forget ourselves and remember the reaching hands of the Savior, who said, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matt. 11:28.) As our burdens are shared with Him, they do become lighter.

Feelings of worth come when a woman follows the example of the Master. Her sense of infinite worth comes from her own Christlike yearning to reach out with love, as He does

I love

Midwest falls, the smells the wet cold.

Graters Ice cream from Cincy especially raspberry chocochip

Reality TV

Caffine Free Diet Coke with a shot of cherry coke

Halloween

Sleeping in

Cereal for dessert

massages

Now your turn, what do you love??