Daughters of God

We received our General Conference edition Ensign this week. We have been anxiously awaiting it's arrival.

This morning I woke up early and decided to look for an article on motherhood. I always love those. I love Elder Ballard's talk titled "Daughters of God." http://lds.org/conference/talk/display/0,5232,23-1-851-37,00.html

I highlighted a few of my favorite quotes. I will share some of them here.

"What matters is that a mother loves her children deeply and, in keeping with the devotion she has for God and her husband, prioritizes them above all else."

"It is crucial to focus on our children for the short time we have them with us and to seek, with the help of the Lord, to teach them all we can before they leave our homes."

"Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children" Proclamation to the Family

"There are moments of great joy and incredible fulfillment, but there are also moments of a sense of inadequacy, monotony, and frustration."

"Recognize that the joy of motherhood comes in moments. There will be hard times and frustrating times. But amid the challenges, there are shining moments of joy and satisfaction."

"The biggest mistake I made (as a parent) is the one that most of us make...I did not live in the moment enough" Anna Quindlen

"Find some time for yourself to cultivate your gifts and interests."

"Don't allow yourself to be caught up in the time-wasting, mind-numbing things like television soap operas or surfing the internet."

I have decided to work on those last two quotes. When my boys go to kindergarten I am going to take some sewing or cooking classes and maybe start piano. Also, I have decided to limit my internet use to one hour a day.

I am grateful for the counsel we receive from our church leaders. They help me stay focused on my role as wife, mother, and daughter of God.