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Samantha/Hope


I was able to go to Samantha's school the other day and see some of the work she has done.  It was so cute to see that she wrote a letter to BYU Admissions telling them why she wants to go there. 

Samantha is a good girl.  She tries so hard to please others.  She is having a very difficult time right now.  I finally uncovered that her teacher is yelling at the class and she is taking it personally.  She is also does not have the best self estem right now.  We have talked with her and feel that it is time to find a new therapist.  This was a hard thing for me to deal with.  Thinking that I should be doing more, that if I was a better mom she wouldn't need therapy.  But my sweet Heavenly Father let me know that I am a good mom and that this is beyond me and I need help.  Just as I would seek help for JD's reading I can't do this by myself.  I have faith that she will become the Young Woman the Lord wants her to be.



Highlights from the General Women's Meeting September 2015

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf said, “God sent you here to prepare for a future greater than anything you can imagine.” That future, a day at a time, comes alive when you do more than just exist; it comes alive when you live your life to fill the measure of your creation. This invites the Lord into your life, and you begin to let His will become yours.  ~Rosemary M. Wixom, General Primary President


… I believe that if we could daily remember and recognize the depth of the love that our Heavenly Father and our Savior have for us, we would be willing to do anything They asked to be back in Their presence again.  ~Linda S. Reeves, General Relief Society 2nd Counselor

Righteousness emanates out to the world when we understand what God wants us to do and then we do it. …  ~Carole F. McConkie, General Young Women 1st Counselor

“… God didn’t design us to be sad. He created us to have joy! So if we trust Him, He will help us to notice the good, bright, hopeful things of life. And sure enough, the world will become brighter. No, it doesn’t happen instantly, but honestly, how many good things do? …  ~Dieter F. Uchdorf, 2nd Counselor in the First Presidency

The Lord is teaching me about hope.  I am continually hearing this theme over and over again.  Maybe it is just the next step in learning about Faith, Hope, and Charity.  I know faith.  Honestly the depression has taught me that I do have faith.  That I completely trust my Father in Heaven.  My natural man may not always do what He wants immediately and willingly but I do eventually.  I have Faith that He knows what is best for me and I trust Him.  I am grateful to know that even in my darkest hours I still have Faith in my Father in Heaven.

I feel that hope is what brings happiness.  That if I can learn and gain hope then I can experience happiness even during my trials and yes even during my depression. 
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