Sit still.

So I went to Cebu temple.  It was beyond amazing.  And as always and will never forget a counsel from my mission president..  Learning doesn't start from the actual training, it starts in the preparation.  This is a photo taken when we first arrived in the patron house,  a part of preparation before entering the house of the Lord once again.  Sure enough, more thoughts while sitting in the little extension of heaven... Tough times. Frail in heart.  Sometimes you just have to sit still,...

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Why Family History?

The spirit of Elijah is the sweetest as we prepare to make ordinances for our ancestors.  The new Family Search website was a bit challenging at first. I remember the campus proselyting during the mission.  The church is brilliant. (and true) I was able to check it in the mission but but less concentration in the website.  I'm not a techy person I had to look for our ward consultant.  But it's cooler than I thought. And guess what? After fixing my account and making all the necessary, I found out I reserved...

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Great things come in small packages

After my usual morning prayer I went ahead and sent lesson memos from my classes last night. It has been my usual schedule for the past couple of weeks. I will have 8-12 classes daily and I send the memos early the next day. It's a routine but it's okay.  I should say it never stops being a bit overwhelming. Finding out what to do and where to go. What job do you really want and is the next semester really best time to get back to school. What is and what not. These and all the other life obligations makes me feel overwhelmed...

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The Truth About My Mother

My mission often allows me to  love people even more and see who they really are and what they really do.  And with all the studies I had regarding motherhood and being a daughter, it was then I realized I never really understood my mother.  Listening to this song written for Emma Smith .. I couldn't but remember my own mother. How these words perfectly fits her. My mother is not a prophet's wife nor had she or will cross freezing rivers or run from mobs to protect her children.. but while I was pondering the hardships...

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How about earning a medallion before getting married?

I love getting better everyday.   And what else can help us women be better this summer and after?  Personal Progress Program!  I know. I know. I was long gone my Young Women years.   But hey, we never graduate from being better every day.   Suffice to say, I did not understand but I do now. It's more essential than how you think it is. I will not talk about regrets but how hopeful it is today.   I have many friends who earned it, and they are the best examples. My...

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