Choice and Accountablity

Today in Relief Society class we talked about freedom of choice. It was so interesting, because several people brought up the fact that when we make the right choices we have a better outcome.  That we have a better life. Duh!!! It isn't really that Heavenly Father is blessing us more than those who don't make good choices, it is that we are trying to do the best with what we are blessed with on this earth. I am not a huge Dr. Phil fan, but I remember him saying this several years ago and I still remember it and repeat it often: "When you choose the behavior, you choose the consequence". There are so many people on this earth that think life is so hard and they deserve more and that the world owes them because they have had a hard life. They need to take a look at the person in the mirror and think about the choices they have made in their lives and the consequences that come from those choices. We are all put on this earth to make something of ourselves and we cannot blame others if we don't succeed. I am a strong believer that the choices we make in life have everything to do with how our lives turn out. We need to be accountable for our choices and live life to the fullest. I know I am rambling, and I hope those who read this understand where I am coming from. Have a wonderful evening my dears. I choose to do just that!

Posting Block

I haven't posted in awhile. Things in my life have gotten the best of me. I am hoping soon I will be able to gather my thoughts and post about some fun things that have been floating about in my mind. As for today, I am watching my two granddaughters, Sydney and Payton. They are a joy to me. I also need to go to my Daughters Of Utah Pioneers Meeting (DUP). Then when I get home, Sydney is going to help me cut out some skirts I am going to make for her and Payton. That is my plan and I am sticking to it. Until next time. Have a good day.

Proverbs 31

This is from a blog I read, it is: myheartisalwayshome.blogspot.com. It is so beautiful and how I feel so I am using it. I hope she doesn't mind.
She was listening to the radio and something caught her attention. There was a short segment about being a Proverbs 31 Woman. The woman on the radio was talking about how about how stressed and overwhelmed she sometimes feels. About her endless to do list and the schedule full of outside activities. About how at the end of the day or week she will feel like a failure. Sound familiar? She found this site and a list of The Seven Principles of the Proverbs 31 Woman

The Proverbs 31 Woman...

*Pursues an ongoing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

*Loves, honors, and greatly enriches the life of her husband, encouraging and supporting his leadership within his family and his church.

*Nurtures the next generation, shaping and molding the children who will one day define who we are as a community and as a nation.

*Creates a warm and loving environment for family and friends.

*Is a faithful steward of the time and money God has entrusted to her.

*Speaks with wisdom and faithful instruction as she encourages others and develops godly friendships.

*Shares the love of Christ by extending her hands to help the poor and opening her arms to the needy.

This really struck me. I have been battling with myself about my self-worth. Am I doing what I am supposed to be doing. Am I really doing what Jesus would do in the situations in my life that I come up against. I love these 7 Principles and  I am truely going to follow them more closely.

Thank you so much to "My Heart Is Always Home". You posted just what I needed to hear. She said she will be posting more and I can't wait to read them.

Pleasant Dreams. Karen

Another Grandbaby!!!

Now that Laura has posted this on her blog, I can on mine. We are going to have another Grandbaby. Laura and Jerry surprised us Friday night with the news. We are so excited for them. They will be great parents. She is due July 21st. Yippee!!

Benjamin Franklin

"Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man"  -Benjamin Franklin

Or woman...I have always like Ben Franklin's quotes. He was a very  brilliant and insightful person. We should be very grateful to the men and women like him who founded our great country and for the freedoms we enjoy because of them.

Pleasant dreams.