Friday, May 21, 2010

Quotes....

"A tranquil conscience invites freedom from anguish, sorrow, guilt, shame, and self-condemnation. It provides a foundation for happiness. It is a condition of immense worth."
—Elder Richard G. Scott
Ensign, Nov. 2004, 15

"After this life, you will be restored to that which you have here allowed yourself to become."
—Elder Richard G. Scott
Ensign, May 1997, 54

"Well-taught doctrines and principles have a more powerful influence on behavior than rules. "
—Elder Dallin H. Oaks
Ensign, Nov. 1999, 79

"Our friends should be companions who inspire us, who help us rise to our best."
—Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin
Ensign, Nov. 1997, 34

"As the teachings of the Savior are consistently obeyed, life will be beautiful, the future secure, and there will be capacity to overcome the challenges that cross our path."
—Elder Richard G. Scott
Ensign, Nov. 2001, 87

"Every time that I have listened to the counsel of prophets, felt it confirmed in prayer, and then followed it, I have found that I moved toward safety. "
—Elder Henry B. Eyring
Ensign, May 1997, 25

"The Lord has His eye upon you. He loves you. He knows you. He knows your triumphs and your trials, your successes and your heartaches."
—Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin
Ensign, Nov. 1999, 39

"Often we do not know what we can endure until after a trial of our faith."
—Elder Robert D. Hales
Ensign, May 1998, 76

"An ideal marriage is a true partnership between two imperfect people, each striving to complement the other, to keep the commandments, and to do the will of the Lord."
—Elder Russell M. Nelson
Ensign, May 1999, 39


"Though this world has a way of diminishing and demeaning men and women, the reality is we are all of royal, divine lineage."
—Elder M. Russell Ballard
Ensign, May 2004, 86

"The Church is a place where imperfect people gather to provide encouragement, support, and service to each other as we press on in our journey to return to our Heavenly Father."
—Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin
Ensign, May 2005, 28

"Do not postpone a prompting; rather, act on it, and the Lord will open the way."—President Thomas S. Monson Ensign, May 2005, 55

"When you feel weak, discouraged, depressed, or afraid, open the Book of Mormon and read. Do not let too much time pass before reading a verse, a thought, or a chapter."
—President Boyd K. Packer
Ensign, May 2005,

"In our hearts do we feel a sense of gratitude and devotion to the Father? Are we of one heart with Him to whom we owe everything? The test of our devotion to the Lord seems to be the way we serve Him."
—Elder L. Tom Perry
Ensign, Nov. 1998, 74

"Dwelling in the world is part of our mortal test. The challenge is to live in the world yet not partake of the world's temptations which will lead us away from our spiritual goals."
—Elder Robert D. Hales
Ensign, May 1998, 76

"Choosing to do what the Lord has defined as right will, in the long run, always lead to the best outcomes."
—Elder Richard G. Scott
Ensign, Nov. 1998, 69

"Once we know a spiritual truth we must choose whether we will conform our lives to it. "
—Elder Henry B. Eyring
Ensign, Nov. 1998, 34

"As the teachings of the Savior are consistently obeyed, life will be beautiful, the future secure, and there will be capacity to overcome the challenges that cross our path."
—Elder Richard G. Scott
Ensign, Nov. 2001, 87

"Character is woven patiently from threads of principle, doctrine, and obedience."
—Elder Richard G. Scott
Ensign, May 2003, 77

"Be humble. There is no place for arrogance in our lives. There is no place for conceit in our lives. There is no place for egotism in our lives."
—President Gordon B. Hinckley
Ensign, Mar. 2001, 64

"The doctrines of eternal salvation are not unclear or uncertain, but rather they are consistent with revealed truths, both ancient and modern. "
—Elder M. Russell Ballard
Ensign, Nov. 1999, 63

No teaching is equal, more spiritually rewarding, or more exalting than that of a mother teaching her children."
—President Boyd K. Packer
Ensign, Feb. 2000, 16

Fill your minds with truth. Fill your hearts with love. Fill your lives with service."
—President Thomas S. Monson
Ensign, Nov. 2004, 70

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

News...News...News...

Got a phone call today...Baby Ella is rowing over, laughs and smiles all the time now!!!

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Happy Mother's Day to me.....

This year I enjoyed both of my daughter's coming up for a visit with all the grandbabies. For my Mother's Day gift they gave me a really pretty necklace. I Love It....I wanted to get a picture of myself with all the grandchildren. However, four where in St. George, and one insisted on a nap. These three could not get away from their Grandma's grasp!!! Brent treated me to a Play at Rogers Memorial Theatre "Steel Magnolias" and a steak dinner at Ruby River in Ogden....