Another Good Mothers Who Know!

So I went to Mothers Who Know group again today and it was soooo great just like every time we meet! We talked about a lot of good stuff but the the thing I wanted to share was this. Some of a talk given by Elder M. Russell Ballard last week titled Daughters of God.

If you would like to read or listen to the whole talk it is here.

But here it some of his talk that I just loved!!! Sorry so long!! BUT OH SO WORTH IT!!!

The first question: What can you do, as a young mother, to reduce the pressure and enjoy your family more?

First, recognize that the joy of motherhood comes in moments. There will be hard times and frustrating times. But amid the challenges, there are shining moments of joy and satisfaction.

Third, even as you try to cut out the extra commitments, sisters, find some time for yourself to cultivate your gifts and interests. Pick one or two things that you would like to learn or do that will enrich your life, and make time for them. Water cannot be drawn from an empty well, and if you are not setting aside a little time for what replenishes you, you will have less and less to give to others, even to your children. Avoid any kind of substance abuse, mistakenly thinking that it will help you accomplish more. And don’t allow yourself to be caught up in the time-wasting, mind-numbing things like television soap operas or surfing the Internet. Turn to the Lord in faith, and you will know what to do and how to do it.

Fourth, pray, study, and teach the gospel. Pray deeply about your children and about your role as a mother.

The second question: What more can a husband do to support his wife, the mother of their children?

First, show extra appreciation and give more validation for what your wife does every day. Notice things and say thank you—often. Schedule some evenings together, just the two of you.

Mothers Who Know

Today we started a Enrichment group called Mothers Who Know, it is really exciting because, I just like to think that I am a mother who knows but I'm not! So now I can get inspired each month with some good talks and lessons on raising my family and being a good mom! Here is Julie B. Beck Relief Society General President she is the one that gave a talk about Mothers Who Know! This is just a piece of her talk. If you want to read the whole talk look on my favorite sites.

"Mothers who know are nurturers. This is their special assignment and role under the plan of happiness. To nurture means to cultivate, care for, and make grow. Therefore, mothers who know create a climate for spiritual and temporal growth in their homes."

We also started a Family Home Evening Packet exchange, I am also really excited for this one. We each pick a topic from the conference talks put a lesson together with the whole works, song, game, treat idea and then just make enough for everyone, which there are 13 of us doing it! So that means we will have a ton of lessons to pick from each Monday!