"Young women need mothers and mentors who exemplify virtuous womanhood. Mothers, your relationship with your daughter is of paramount importance, and so is your example" Elaine S. Dalton
I have been thinking about my role as a mother a lot these past months. Mainly, how best to raise righteous and loving daughters. Emily and I were talking a couple months ago about our grandma LaRue and her role as a mother. She has always been faithful, service oriented, and kind. Since I was young I have caught my grandma kneeling beside her bed saying her morning prayers. I would run to her wanting breakfast or a toy and she would sweetly shoo me away. It was her time to communicate with her Savior. Her prayers were heard and brought about miracles for her family, especially her children. " I have come to know that faith is a real power, not just an expression or belief. There are few things more powerful than the faithful prayers of a righteous mother." During conference I felt an urgency within me to sit and listen to Elder Boyd K. Packer's talk. I was doing house work and "listening" when he began speaking. I felt I needed to listen with my whole heart to his message. As I listened I felt the love of my Savior pour over me and peace fill my heart. Through my faithfulness I can, like my grandma, bring about miracles for my family.
The greatest joy I have found in motherhood has been my personal growth. To be a better mother I must be a better person. Motherhood has strengthened my testimony more than any experience could. To my children, thank you for bringing me closer to my Savior.
She has been in love with these wings. They are on her all day and even took a journey to the grocery store. All day I hear " I want to go up in the sky and fly like a butterfly." Her favorite book is "Fancy Nancy" and wants to where her sparkly shoes and dresses. Each day is a delight with this sweet girl. She has a tender heart and loves her family!
"Hold me"
"Alice, where's your eye?"
"Where's your ear?"
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