I love conference weekend. So many inspiring and uplifting things are said, which make you ponder your own life and put things into perspective. Here are a few of the quotes that struck me most with my life and our situation. . .
"So often we get caught up in the illusion that there is something
just beyond our reach that would bring us happiness — a better family
situation, a better financial situation, or the end of a challenging
trial." "The older we get, the more we look back and realize that
external circumstances don't really matter or determine our happiness. We do
matter. We determine our happiness. You and I are ultimately in charge of our
own happiness."
"No matter our circumstances, no matter our challenges or trials,
there is something in each day to embrace and cherish. There is something in
each day that can bring gratitude and joy if only we will see and appreciate
it. Perhaps we should be looking less with our eyes and more with our
hearts." -Dieter F. Uchtdorf
"There is a tragic irony in the multitude of children eliminated
or injured before birth while throngs of infertile couples long for and seek
babies to adopt." -Dallin H. Oaks
By definition, trials will be trying. "There may be anguish,
confusion, sleepless nights and pillows wet with tears. But our trials need not
be spiritually fatal. They need not take us from our covenants, or from the
household of God." -Neil L. Andersen
It's true, we've been through a lot this year, but I can honestly say that things are getting easier and that I'm in a better place. I'm in a place where I can hear these words and be open and receptive.
As for my weekend of craftiness. . .
When I received my October issue of Country Living I thought, "I'll do that!" They made it seem so easy. . .tape your chevron pattern, paint away, and Voila!
Nope. . .paint came off with the painter's tape. The only reason I finished the asymmetrical pumpkin is because I did it by hand.
On the bright side, I actually have something on my porch this year, and Halloween and Fall decorations are out!
