Saturday, May 29, 2010

Swagger Wagon

My friend Suzie sent this to me. I thought it was so cute and funny and I love how it celebrates the familial condition. :) Enjoy.

(It cuts off some of it, so for a better view, click here.)

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

A Little Something for My Girls Out There

Last Sunday I had the honor of teaching Relief Society. With the pending Mother's Day holiday, I felt impressed (after changing my topic many times) to share the ideas from Sheri Dew's "Are We Not All Mothers?" This is such a wonderful, empowering article, one I hope you will take the time to read.

I also wanted to share, in conjunction with Sister Dew's wisdom, some definitions of a mother. Keep in mind, these are not my definitions, but definitions from an online dicitonary.

  1. A woman who raises (and by this I like to think "edifies, or lifts up") a child (or any person).
  2. A woman who holds a position of authority or responsibility.
  3. Used as a title for a woman respected for her wisdom and age.
  4. A woman who creates, originates, or founds something.
  5. A woman who nourishes, produces, watches over, or protects.

What strikes me, and is Sister Dew's point, is actually giving birth is not necessary to be a mother. What is essential? Being a woman. This power to create, this is ours, and always has been. The awe-inspiring ability to mother lies within each and every woman. So, next week, May 9th, rejoice in the wonder that is the feminine. We are blessed. We are treasured. We are mighty.

Happy Mother's Day, to each and every beautiful, talented, inspiring woman. You are not perfect, no. But no matter what, you are still destined for something great, capable of something uniquely special, just by virtue of being a girl. :) I love you and know you each effect your world for good.