The Apostle Peter wrote that disciples of Jesus Christ are to have “compassion one of another.”1 In that spirit I wish to speak to those who suffer from some form of mental illness or emotional disorder, whether those afflictions be slight or severe, of brief duration or persistent over a lifetime. We sense the complexity of such matters when we hear professionals speak of neuroses and psychoses, of genetic predispositions and chromosome defects, of bipolarity, paranoia, and schizophrenia. However bewildering this all may be, these afflictions are some of the realities of mortal life, and there should be no more shame in acknowledging them than in acknowledging a battle with high blood pressure or the sudden appearance of a malignant tumor.
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Lead, Kindly Light
Okay, ever since hearing Elder Holland`s talk about depresión in General Conference, I have really wanted to write this post. Before I start, I am going to mention very personal thoughts, feelings, And experiences. I do not write to be judged or criticized. I am not a psycho and I am not suicidal. And if I misspell words, it is because I am used to writing in Spanish. Experiencing depression in ANY form does NOT in any way make someone weak, horrible, a sinner, or that their testimony is any less. I realize that I still have much to work on, that the battle is never over, but I want to talk about how my knowledge of the Gospel And Atonement of Jesus Christ have helped me in my battle with depresión.
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Amazing poem by my sister :-)
God's Love (Eternal Worth)
By: Sister Denali J. Lathrop
What is a woman's role?
Where does her heart lie?
How does she love everyone?
How can she accomplish all that she does?
Who does she have
working on her side?
The Father loves woman.
The Father knows her roles.
He watches over woman,
Helps her towards her goals.
He shares her tears, her sorrows.
He feels her joy.
He knows her heart.
Through Him she conquers fears.
He offers guide and counsel-
Gives her a companion through man.
How do women fight through trials?
How do women make new friends?
Where do women find their strength?
Who do women turn to-
in their time of need?
God is gracious.
God is love.
God made woman-
using mounds of love.
God knew that woman's love and virtue
would lead the world-
lead His children back to Him.
God knew woman's hearts would break.
God knew of woman's love.
God knew they would need someone-
someone to turn to-
someone who knew.
How do women smile through tears?
How do women love everyone-
even when their hearts are broken?
Why does God let women suffer?
Does He not know their worth?
He does know!
He knows their feelings.
He loves them-
and He wants them to see-
their ETERNAL worth.
He sends angels
to watch them, to love them.
The little children on their knees.
He sends man-
to love and protect woman-
to work together.
He sent Christ
to take all our sins.
To help us on our way.
Christ knows our worst-
He knows our best.
Christ knows what you go through.
Turn to Him-
He's waiting.
The Father and the Son
wait with open arms.
How do women show love?
How do women help others grow?
Why do women not see their potential?
How can we help them to know?
Love as God does.
As Christ did on this earth.
Be a disciple,
show EVERYONE their worth.
Live and serve-
to help others.
Love as Christ showed-
so they can know their worth.
By: Sister Denali J. Lathrop
What is a woman's role?
Where does her heart lie?
How does she love everyone?
How can she accomplish all that she does?
Who does she have
working on her side?
The Father loves woman.
The Father knows her roles.
He watches over woman,
Helps her towards her goals.
He shares her tears, her sorrows.
He feels her joy.
He knows her heart.
Through Him she conquers fears.
He offers guide and counsel-
Gives her a companion through man.
How do women fight through trials?
How do women make new friends?
Where do women find their strength?
Who do women turn to-
in their time of need?
God is gracious.
God is love.
God made woman-
using mounds of love.
God knew that woman's love and virtue
would lead the world-
lead His children back to Him.
God knew woman's hearts would break.
God knew of woman's love.
God knew they would need someone-
someone to turn to-
someone who knew.
How do women smile through tears?
How do women love everyone-
even when their hearts are broken?
Why does God let women suffer?
Does He not know their worth?
He does know!
He knows their feelings.
He loves them-
and He wants them to see-
their ETERNAL worth.
He sends angels
to watch them, to love them.
The little children on their knees.
He sends man-
to love and protect woman-
to work together.
He sent Christ
to take all our sins.
To help us on our way.
Christ knows our worst-
He knows our best.
Christ knows what you go through.
Turn to Him-
He's waiting.
The Father and the Son
wait with open arms.
How do women show love?
How do women help others grow?
Why do women not see their potential?
How can we help them to know?
Love as God does.
As Christ did on this earth.
Be a disciple,
show EVERYONE their worth.
Live and serve-
to help others.
Love as Christ showed-
so they can know their worth.
Tender Mercies/ Tiernas Misericordias
Since General Conference, I keep getting impressions to write more on my blog, but I must stop being such a slacker!
This week, I have been thinking a lot about gratitude. I am so blessed, And most of the time, I fail to recognize the gifts God has given me. I mean, you have the obvious things such as food, shelter, job, Family, friends, health, And the gospel, but there are also the small, simple beauties of life. I give y`all a few examples from this week:
Coming home from church to a decorated dolor
Home teachers who make you muffins
Little kids who already sense that the temple is a special place
Awesome poem written by my sister
Remembering moments from my Mission
Parents send me a cute calendar
Children`s laughter
Being given the opportunity to lead the music in church
And many more.....
I just realized that I need to be more grateful. In church, one of the speakers told a story of writing a thank- you note every day for a year. I want to be more grateful And express my gratitud better. I have been so blessed but too blind to see just how blessed I am. I will try to write more on here too :-)
Desde la conferencia general, he tenido muchas ganas de escribir en mi blog, pero soy floja :( Esta semana pasada, me quedaba pensando en las cosas en las que estoy muy agradecida, en mis bendiciones. Soy tan bendecida, y muchas veces, me falta mucho en reconocer los dones de Dios. Pues, puedo reconocer lo obvio: la comida, mi apartamento, el trabajo, mi familia, mis amigos, salud, y el Evangelio, pero necesito recordar las cosas pequeñas, las sencillas bellezas de la vida. Les doy unos ejemplos de la semana pasada:
Alguien adornó nuestra puerta
Mis maestros orientadores cocinaron para mí
Los niños reconocen que el templo es un lugar especial
Mi hermanita escribió un poema tan bonito
Bonitos recuerdos de la misión
Mis padres me regalaron un lindo calendario
Como se ríen los niños
Tenía la oportunidad de dirigir la musica en la capilla
Y muchas cosas más.....
Me daba cuenta de que tengo que estar más agradecida. En la capilla, un discursante nos contó un relato en que alguien escribió cartas de agradecimiento cada día al transcurso de un año. Quiero estar más agradecida y expresar mejor mis sentimientos. He recibida tantas bendiciones, pero por mi ceguedad, no podía reconocerlas. Voy a escribir más en mi blog también :-)
This week, I have been thinking a lot about gratitude. I am so blessed, And most of the time, I fail to recognize the gifts God has given me. I mean, you have the obvious things such as food, shelter, job, Family, friends, health, And the gospel, but there are also the small, simple beauties of life. I give y`all a few examples from this week:
Coming home from church to a decorated dolor
Home teachers who make you muffins
Little kids who already sense that the temple is a special place
Awesome poem written by my sister
Remembering moments from my Mission
Parents send me a cute calendar
Children`s laughter
Being given the opportunity to lead the music in church
And many more.....
I just realized that I need to be more grateful. In church, one of the speakers told a story of writing a thank- you note every day for a year. I want to be more grateful And express my gratitud better. I have been so blessed but too blind to see just how blessed I am. I will try to write more on here too :-)
Desde la conferencia general, he tenido muchas ganas de escribir en mi blog, pero soy floja :( Esta semana pasada, me quedaba pensando en las cosas en las que estoy muy agradecida, en mis bendiciones. Soy tan bendecida, y muchas veces, me falta mucho en reconocer los dones de Dios. Pues, puedo reconocer lo obvio: la comida, mi apartamento, el trabajo, mi familia, mis amigos, salud, y el Evangelio, pero necesito recordar las cosas pequeñas, las sencillas bellezas de la vida. Les doy unos ejemplos de la semana pasada:
Alguien adornó nuestra puerta
Mis maestros orientadores cocinaron para mí
Los niños reconocen que el templo es un lugar especial
Mi hermanita escribió un poema tan bonito
Bonitos recuerdos de la misión
Mis padres me regalaron un lindo calendario
Como se ríen los niños
Tenía la oportunidad de dirigir la musica en la capilla
Y muchas cosas más.....
Me daba cuenta de que tengo que estar más agradecida. En la capilla, un discursante nos contó un relato en que alguien escribió cartas de agradecimiento cada día al transcurso de un año. Quiero estar más agradecida y expresar mejor mis sentimientos. He recibida tantas bendiciones, pero por mi ceguedad, no podía reconocerlas. Voy a escribir más en mi blog también :-)
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
nueva vida
Hijole, I need to post more! Just an update: I am currently living in Salt Lake And I am a toddler teacher. I will be moving back to Alaska at the end of the year so I can further my education. Mr. Right is still way far down the road but I just want to work on bettering myself before I find him. More adventures to chronicle later.......
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