What Would Jesus Do

 As I try to live my life following the Savior's example, I find myself asking, "What would Jesus do in this situation?" 

In certain instances, I am able to confidently say, "He would do this!" and then I go about doing what He would do.

However, there are instances that, although I would say, "He would love and help this person," I find myself cutting ties with the individual because, after giving my all, I find myself like an empty bucket with nothing more to give. I cannot help unless I replenish my own bucket. And what I have to give to this person, is not enough and not the right kind of assistance, because this person needs professional help. 

Should I feel guilty for not reaching out to this person? I admit that I do have twinges of guilt that gnaw at me. However, I have to remind myself that I have given all the help I can give and that I can still keep this person in my prayers. And that, my friend, will need to suffice. 

We are asked to do our best. Once we do that, He will do the rest.

Mother's Day

 Today is Mother's Day.

There are many types of mothers. There is the mother who

* lost a child while still in the womb

* lost a child, no matter the age

* out of love, gave up the child for adoption, in hope to give the baby a better life than she could provide

* raised children not born from her but to whom she gave unconditional love and a family

* raised children of her own and who now have their own families

* was/is a teacher and loved each child who was part of the classroom

* never had children of her own, whether she was married or single, but who helped raise the children of other mothers when worshipping with the children's families. 

To each and every one of you, whether you are a mom to children at home or at work or at church, I wish you a wonderful Mother's Day.

"For All You Do: A Mother's Day Tribute"

Believe in God and Yourself

 As I reflect upon the fact that I have not written in a long time, I cannot help being discouraged and disappointed in myself and my lack of perseverance.

Then, as I analyze why I have not done much with my blogs these past few years, I realize that I started teaching full time. And when I say full time, I mean 12 to 14 hours a day. I sped about 10 hours at school and the remainder of the time at home, planning, grading, researching the best possible activities for my students and doing paperwork. The remaining hours are spent in a zombie like state: mentally, physically, and spiritually exhausted!

Even after this realization, I still feel like I fall short and that, somehow, I am not giving it my best shot.

I am forever grateful for the words of one of our Apostles:
"Believe in God and yourself. You are doing better than you think you are.” —Jeffrey R. Holland"

I hope his words will also touch you and help you feel better about your accomplishments, no matter the stage you are in. 

May be we have not accomplished what we had planned to do, but we have done something else in its place and that, most likely, was in His plan.