Motherhood

I really found these words inspiring on "Motherhood". I know I take for granted the privilege I have been given to raise my girls in a home that is safe and warm. I sometimes let my emotions and frustrations and worldly ideals get in the way of being a better mother. I am re-committing myself today! Thanks to all of you mothers that have been a great source of light and strength through my mothering days. Thanks to my sweetie for the Best Mothers' Day Ever!! You sure made it Sweet...

"There is no one perfect way to be a good mother. Each situation is unique. Each mother has different challenges, different skills, and abilities, and certainly different children...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."

"If a child lives with parents for 18 to 19 years, that span is only one-fourth of a parents' life. 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..."

"We need to remember that the full commitment of motherhood and of putting children first can be difficult..There are moments of great joy and incredible fulfillment, but there are also moments of a sense of inadequacy, monotony, and frustration."

But it is well worth the sacrifice! You can find more from Elder Ballard's talk from the April 2008 conference. To all the mothers out there, We are building a great generation!