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Accepting Chronic Illness

Everyone has trials and struggles in their lives. Some are more easily seen than others. It can be difficult to accept that trials do happen and to be able to move forward from those realizations. One trial that may be exceptionally difficult to deal with is accepting and dealing with having a chronic illness. This can be difficult as the disease progresses and limits that ways that you can help and reach out to others. I have observed a few people with chronic illnesses and their acceptance and optimism has really blessed my life. The first thing that stood out … Continue reading →

Relief Society: Serving as a Group

The Relief Society was organized so that the women of the church could help give service. It is important to realize that one of the primary purposes of the Relief Society is to help others. At times you may be the one who needs the help. At other times you may be asked to contribute in some way. It is important to remember that everything comes in cycles. Whenever possible it is important to reach out and offer service as you can. In addition to the traditional service projects in which sisters provide service hours in the community or assemble … Continue reading →

Relief Society: Nurturing Others

It is important to recognize and value the nurturing qualities of women. Lately, it seems to me, that the gentler qualities of helping, supporting and serving others are looked down on. Many people would see these as a sign of weakness or a failure to reach one’s full potential. It is important to realize that these qualities have been given to us for a reason. As sisters in Relief Society, it is important to realize the blessings of these qualities. It is through service to others that we can learn to love them. It is through supporting and helping those … Continue reading →

Pride and Service

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Miriam has written a couple of blogs over the last few months about accepting help and service. As I read these, I found myself nodding in agreement. As I thought about the subject, I realized that there really is only reason we don’t ask for help when we need it: pride. When we find ourselves struggling, we need to take a good luck within and make sure that this flaw isn’t keeping us from getting the assistance we need. There are various ways that pride manifests itself within us. Some are more obvious than others. Miriam has done a wonderful … Continue reading →

Small Acts of Service

Every day we are given small opportunities to serve those around us. This type of small service can make a big difference in someone’s day. It can also help you to feel closer to the Lord as you help His children. It is important that we look for these opportunities and take advantage of them. I have witnessed several small acts of service over the past few days. My husband just helped our neighbors load their moving truck. He went over and volunteered to help, when he realized that they did not have anyone to help them. We have spoken … Continue reading →

Relief Society: Accepting Service

This week in Relief Society our lesson was on the importance of accepting service. This lesson can be applied to each of us. At times it can be easier to reach out and provide service to someone rather than admit that you can use the help. I know that I often am guilty of this. At times it important to call and ask for help. Most people are going to be willing to help when you ask. It may be that their schedules or family circumstances do not allow them to help, but chances are they are not going to … Continue reading →

Finding Contentment Without Complacency

My current calling is a Relief Society teacher, and I teach on the fourth Sunday. My assigned topics for this month are the wonderful talks that President Julie B Beck gave at conference in October. Unfortunately there were a lot of people who took offense at her words. Personally as I read them I felt a great sense of peace, comfort and purpose in my role as a woman in the church, and in my role as a mother to my children. President Beck focuses on the need to defend families and to create a home environment that allows our … Continue reading →

When Disasters Affect Animals: California’s Wildfires

Yesterday Wayne Pacelle, the President and CEO of The Humane Society of the United States, sent out an email updating HSUS supporters about the wildfires in California. Animals Affected His email painted a dire picture of the firestorms sweeping the southern portions of the state that rapidly caused hundreds of thousands to flee their homes. We’re talking homes of every sort, from ones in subdivisions to ones on farm and ranch lands, modest abodes to ones owned by celebrities. This means that domestic pets as well as wildlife and livestock are in peril. “Some areas hardest hit by these fires … Continue reading →

Gospel Doctrine: Watch With Me

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As I studied the scene of Christ in Gethsemane, I was touched in each version by His plea to the disciples to stay with him. “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even unto death,” He said. “Tarry ye here, and watch with me” (Matthew 26:38). In the midst of His trials, the Savior desired the companionship of those He loved to walk with Him. When we study the atonement, we often admire how Jesus took all of our sins upon Him. Only He could do it; only He could carry such a load. And yet, although He was divine while His … Continue reading →

Asking for Help

When we are going through struggles and different trials, we may be on knees daily asking the Lord for help. We may be asking for strength to get through this trial or for our burdens to be lifted. We may expect help to come in unexpected ways. We may expect that the bishop will magically appear on our doorstep to help in unexpected ways. While this does happen on occasion, it is important to realize that we need to ask for help as well. The church has set up a system, which can help to meet your needs. It is … Continue reading →