I got this as my Daily Gem e-mail today. I really needed it today and thought one of you Mom's out there could use it as well. I love this quote...
"We need to remember that the full commitment of motherhood and of putting children first can be difficult. Through my own four-generation experience in our family, and through discussions with mothers of young children throughout the Church, I know something of a mother's emotions that accompany her commitment to be at home with young children. There are moments of great joy and incredible fulfillment, but there are also moments of a sense of inadequacy, monotony, and frustration. Mothers may feel they receive little or no appreciation for the choice they have made. Sometimes even husbands seem to have no idea of the demands upon their wives. "As a Church, we have enormous respect and gratitude to you mothers of young children. We want you to be happy and successful in your families and to have the validation and support you need and deserve."
M. Russell Ballard, "Daughters of God," Ensign, May 2008, 109
5 comments:
Seriously. That was great.
That was wonderful! I'll need to read that over and over again. And side note, I loved Valkyrie... totally cried. :(
Thanks for the uplift!
I have always admired how in tune the prophets and apostles have been about what it truly takes to be a mother, woman, wife, and member of the church! I so appreciate all of their words of support, wisdom, and especially the gentle reminds to our husbands to thank us for all that we do ;)!
okay i haven't read your blog in a while. sorry. that was a great quote.
ps. i saw you have "movies i want to see"...if you want my opinion email me because I see at least 2 movies a week. i have seen everything that is current, not counting what came out today...but by mid next week i'll have seen them!
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