"This is our one and only chance at mortal life—here and now. The longer we live, the greater is our realization that it is brief. Opportunities come, and then they are gone. I believe that among the greatest lessons we are to learn in this short sojourn upon the earth are lessons that help us distinguish between what is important and what is not. I plead with you not to let those most important things pass you by as you plan for that illusive and non-existent future when you will have time to do all that you want to do. Instead, find joy in the journey—now....Stresses in our lives come regardless of our circumstances. We must deal with them the best we can. But we should not let them get in the way of what is most important—and what is most important almost always involves the people around us. Often we assume that they must know how much we love them. But we should never assume; we should let them know. Wrote William Shakespeare, “They do not love that do not show their love.”3 We will never regret the kind words spoken or the affection shown. Rather, our regrets will come if such things are omitted from our relationships with those who mean the most to us."
-Pres. Thomas S. Monson, Finding Joy in the Journey, Oct. 2009 LDS General Conference
Are you finding joy in your journey?
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Well said. And just in case you were having to assume...I think you are an amazing woman. I love the kind of mother and person you are. You do so much, but whenever I talk to you-you seem really upbeat and stress-free. I was cracking up when I read your post about your family night. Oh, and a big "whatever" about picking my brain with the paint! You do an incredible job...I want to copy your house!! I noticed your bedroom wall when you posted about your headboard, very cool and I'd love to check out the red loft sometime! I'm jealous that you are already to the point where you can start picking colors for your walls downstairs!!.... Yes....I promise this comment has an end....
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