MOTHERHOOD

Recently I signed up for a Facebook account. I have been able to see all of these people from my past that I went to high school and college with. Looking at their profiles, I have been amazed at their successes! Some have their graduate degrees, others have traveled the world. Some of the women have incredible paying jobs in corporate positions. Many of these people aren't married and most of the people who are married don't have children. Looking at all of this has honestly made me wonder about my own life and accomplishments. I haven't traveled the world and I didn't even finish college.... I am a mom.

Elder M. Russell Ballard

~Listen to his talk here.~

The talk given by Elder M. Russell Ballard yesterday at General Conference, is exactly what I needed to hear. (Every husband should read this talk!) He gave his talk on the importance of being a mother. He says, "No role in life is more essential and more eternal than motherhood." His talk was very funny and oh so true. He made me feel appreciated in what I am doing with my life.... being a mom. He says, "The family is central to the creators plan for the eternal destiny of his children."

At the end of Elder Ballard's talk he spoke to the children, telling them what they can do to help their mothers. He told them to pick up their toys, make their bed, help do the dishes and other chores, remember to say thank you after dinner or a story book is read, and always hug your mom and say, "I love you." Addi actually listened to this part of the talk. She was very excited that the man on the T.V. was talking to her. All day today she has been reminding me of what he said, "Mommy, remember what the Apostle said yesterday? He told me to pick up my toys and make my bed and say thank you and I love you." She knew that the man on the T.V. was an important person and without question she has been doing what he told her.

Indeed I have felt a little insignificant surrounded by so many successful people, but I do know that the choices I have made for myself are correct.... in God's eye and in my own eyes. I love being a mom and wouldn't trade it for the world! My kids means so much to me, I can't help but tear-up while writing this entry. No job, travel, or physical possession will ever bring me greater joy than being a mom. This is confirmed to me everyday when I look at my two beautiful and precious little girls.