uplifted & inspired

Conference was pure amazingness.

I just realized that was almost 2 weeks ago. Wow. That went by pretty fast. But it has stuck with me throughout the busyness.

As a slowly reread all the super inspiring talks, the importance of defending and growing close to family, the Savior's love and grace, being a light and example, and so many other important principles stick out to me,

I have been trying so hard to apply what was said in conference. I've been trying to read my scriptures and say my prayers more consistently. Aside from the broader areas it has helped me specifically too. Once a month members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints fast for 2 or more meals, we fast for a reason. I woke up especially hungry and thirsty, but I knew that I wanted to fast. After printing out Elder Erying's talk and reading about the blessings and importance of fasting it helped me have the strength and determination to keep going. While this was a tiny example it really shows how conference can impact our lives.

My favorite talk (it is super hard to pick a favorite! They were all so good!) was Elder Holland's. I loved the story about the 2 brothers. It is such a comfort, a humongous indescribable peace and blessing, to know that the Savior lives and loves me (and each and every one of you) and will never let us fall. I can just see the scene between the 2 brothers, but instead I imagine me falling and the Savior's arms. No matter who you are or what religion PLEASE read this talk for me?

I could write pages and pages about how much I loved conference and how I feel so uplifted and inspired, ready to tackle the world and become a better person. Please don't take it from me though, go read a talk or 2....... or all of them.....preferably all of them:)

-Shelby

Perfection

Becoming Perfect can be tricky.

There is so much to do!

You have to be kind to everyone, pray every day and night, read your scriptures, complete personal progress, attend church each Sunday, do family history, include everyone, share the gospel, index, get all a's, never be late, spend hours getting ready, etc

Whew! I'm tired after just typing that!




I love a recent new era articles comparison, "trying to become perfect all at once is like trying to up a mountain while riding a unicycle and juggling.


 Impossible.




The end goal of everything is to become perfect, but we don't have to do it all at once. That can lead to frustration and giving up. Those are two of the adversaries favorite tools.




You read about these on popular women's blogs. But I don't think that people realize how much it effects youth. We can feel the pressure of "being perfect" because we are the rising generation. The world is dark and taunting. The halls of school bring this to a peak. It can be a lot of pressure to be the one who has to stand up.




The rest of this article was amazing so I'll let you check it out here.
Please read it!


What was your favorite part?




Hope you have an amazing fantastic day!




PS: I wrote about this a little bit before..... You measure up!
PPS: Sorry about the crazy header.... I'm trying to redo my design but it's kind of messed up right now.

Guest Post for Whitney

Hello Blog World!

I recently (it was actually a while ago but I've been behind on blogging ...) had an opportunity to do a guest post on Whitney's Blog!

Remember when she did an amazing guest post here? Yeah..... She's pretty awesome!

Anyways, I'd love it if you went and checked it out!

Have an amazing day!

Just a Little Preview......

Simple Gift Idea with a free printable!

My sister is turning 4 this month! I can't believe it! She is always talking about how she wants to ride the merry-go-round at the mall so I came up with this simple gift idea.

Just print out the picture above and you've got yourself a present! Each "ticket" is good for one ride on the merry-go-round.  I will be putting 3 of these in a purse with another small present I found at the dollar store. You could also go and get tokens from your local merry- go -round, but those are a lot easier for a 4 year old to lose. If she loses one of these, another can be easily printed. 

Another thing... If you are not a family member and are just giving this to a friend you may want to give the parent the money to pay for the ride. My parents usually buy the presents for my siblings so this is why I didn't include money with the gift.

Hope you have a great day! 

-Shelby 

PS: Stay tuned for a blue and yellow version for little boys tomorrow!