I had a terribly hard week last week. I just felt so broken. It didn't help that I spent most of the week very exhausted from a busy toddler and running on empty because of lack of sleep. There were other issues and I won't go into the details, but I hate to admit that I also gave into a terrible case of pity party blues. {And those are always hard to kick.} This week I have found answers in President Uchtdorf's talk from the General RS meeting in September. When he gave it, I knew first hand of the truths he presented because of how they have healed me in the past, but applying them when you are feeling a bit sorry for yourself is definitely a challenge.
President Uchtdorf suggests that the way women can experience joy and happiness amidst life's pressures is through service and creativity. It is so true! Making something beautiful brings so much joy and giving of ourselves pushes us outside of our little world to see other's needs which brings our challenges into perspective. Thankfully I found a project that met both purposes. Our ward is doing a Christmas service project for Primary Children's Medical Center and one thing on the list of things to donate was journals. I decided that I could make some nice journals for girls with all of the scrapbook stuff I have around. So I picked up a dozen notebooks and got to work. I got part way finished and Caleb asked how come I didn't have any for boys. So I ended up making some that boys might like and some neutral ones. I had so much fun that I'm sad that my notebooks are all used up. (But I've got other projects up my sleeve so it is time to move on!) I love how healing service and creativity are to a weary soul! I'm thankful for wise counsel to remind me when I needed it oh so much.
And all of these supplies came from my odd-n-ends/scrapbox! How exciting to use some of those up too!
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Healing
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Darcee! Isn't it true! It's always hard to admit when you have the blues, but thanks for sharing. I remember many times feeling so down and overwhelmed, but then picking myself up again and finding ways to reach out to others in service. It always made me feel better, and hopefully brought happiness to someone else's life as well.
I loved President Uchtdorf's RS talk and plan to use it for my December lesson. Thanks for sharing your ideas. I love you.
Maybe it is just the weather! I've been having a hard time lately too. I too appreciated Pres. Uchtdorf's message. You have been blessed with a creative gift and I love the journals you've made. I know that those who get them will appreciate the hands that made them!
They are gorgeous girl, and you are right, giving service when you are low helps so much. Big hugs
Very inspiring. Chin up, pretty girl!
Darcee,
One more thing--how come whenever I try using my sewing machine to for scrapbooking, it tears the paper? Is it my machine or is there a secret to sewing on paper?
You are such an inspiration and I just love you. I'm thinking I might steal this idea for next year's friends' Christmas gifts. I already am using another one of yours for this year.
Very cute! It's nice when you can find everything in your stash to create something new.
These will be loved and treasured by the recipients! I know I have been very blessed by a journal you gave to me. Thanks again!
Good job using up some supplies you probably didn't quite know what to do with!
I love them-- what a great way to use up the odds and ends. Thank you again for your thoughtful posts. Service really helps me take the focus off myself. I'm going to spend some time doing things for others.
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