Until. . . .

As I listened to Elder Bednar's conference talk while walking the track the other day a scripture he recited caught my attention. Suddenly my mind left his talk and took a little detour. The scripture? Matthew 2:13. It says "And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him." I imagined Mary wondering, perhaps to a worry at times, when they could go back. Here is a little conversation I saw in my mind (with modern day intonations and reflections of my patience, not Mary's)
Mary: Did the angel give any indication as to how long we would be in Egypt? A few weeks? A few months? A year?
Joseph: No, he only said to flee until I tell you you can go back.
Mary: I think I could be a lot more relaxed about this whole thing if I just knew how long. Do we buy a house? Do we rent?
Joseph: We're just going to have to do the best we can until we hear word.
Mary: Yes, but should we plant a garden or spend our time on other things? Should you find a job or should we live off of savings?
Joseph: Ways will open up for us to sustain ourselves for as long as we are to be here. At least Jesus is safe.
Mary: Yes, but. . .

And then my mind thought about myself and how I cope with uncertainty. Ashamedly, I often spend my time consumed with worry, so much so that nurturing as I should takes back seat. Meals may get on the table and dishes may get washed, but the loving care of teaching and talking and nurturing doesn't receive full attention. Then I thought about the passage that led me on this thought train. . . it said Jesus was a "young child". The most formative years. The years when language is developed and testimonies begin. . . .Surely Mary could not and did not allow her concerns to over power her role as the Mother of the Savior. And that thought put me right back on track for Elder Bednar's talk. . . .the things I must do to be a better nurturer.

Still so much to learn and so many improvements to make.