A Few Thoughts on Mothers Day

Just a few random thoughts from recent readings that maybe, sort of relate to Mother's day:

"No one of us is less treasured or cherished of God than another. I testify that He loves each of us---insecurities, anxieties, poor self-image, and all. He doesn't measure our talents or our looks; He doesn't measure our professions or our possessions. He cheers on every runner, calling out that the race is against sin, not against each other." Elder Holland from the book Created for Greater Things.

"May we qualify for gifts of love, peace, joy, hope, and contentment, no matter what our situation. May we seek for the faith, the gratitude, and the perspective to do well in every condition in which we might be found. Let us not let a particular circumstance dictate our sense of worth, our happiness, our delight in doing good, or our knowledge of the love and approbation of our Heavenly Father, who loves us so dearly." Mary Ellen Edmunds from the book MEE Speaks.

"I humbly thank our Father in Heaven for His daughters, you who were willing to come to earth to live under uncertain circumstances. Most men could not handle the uncertainties you are asked to live with. Social customs require that you wait to be asked for marriage. You are expected to go with your husband wherever his employment or a calling will take him. Your environment and neighborhood are determined by his ability to provide, meager or not. You place your life in the Lord's hands each time you bear a child. A man makes no such sacrifice. The blessing of nurturing children and caring for a husband often is intermingled with many routine tasks. You do all of these things willingly because you are a woman, a daughter of our Father in Heaven. Generally you have no idea of how truly wonderful and capable you are, how very much appreciated and loved you are or how desperately you are needed." Elder Scott from the book Finding Peace, Happiness, and Joy.

Happy Mother's Day, my wonderful friends.