Love At Home--Council From Our Prophet

What Is Most Important

“What is most important almost always involves the people around us. Often we assume that they must know how much we love them. But we should never assume; we should let them know. Wrote William Shakespeare, ‘They do not love that do not show their love.’ We will never regret the kind words spoken or the affection shown. Rather, our regrets will come if such things are omitted from our relationships with those who mean the most to us.”⁵

                                                                                                               

^{First Presidency Message August 2011}

^{President Thomas S. Monson}

^{Upcoming Activities This Week}

Wednesday, August 31st-Young Mothers Group-*Change* will meet at the Splash Pad at the Shops in Riverwoods (right across from Provo Beach Resort) at 10:00am. Make sure to dress your children in their swimming suits, bring sunscreen, and towels.

Farmers' Market

 

 This was an absolutely fabulous night.  Brook and Danette did a wonderful job teaching us all how to grill.  The food was so delicious and we all came away with so many ideas and tips.  I'm sure we all can't wait to try some of these ideas out.  It makes my mouth water just thinking about it.  Just to name a few of the things we tried....grilled hamburger, teriyaki chicken, mayonnaise/parmesan cheese corn, grilled vegetables, and my favorite the brown sugar covered pineapple...YUMMY!

 

We definitely have a lot of women with green thumbs in our ward and there were vegetables to prove it!  Jamie and I were thrilled to take home some of these goodies as were so many others.  We were all impressed by Sara's gardening advice and I seriously can't wait to start planting a few seedlings this coming spring.

 Thanks to Rosemarie and Patti for hosting our Relief Society Activity in their backyard.  It was Beautiful!  It was so great to talk and come home feeling well fed with food, information, and good friendships. 

 Last but not least was all of the used decorations and clothing that was provided.  There were so many things to choose from and it was fun to see so many of these things finding new homes.  If you missed out of this activity you will have to mark your calendars for the next!  We really do have the best Relief Society out there!:)  Thanks for everyone who planned and helped with this activity!

Forgiveness

When you have a few minutes, you HAVE to watch this video!  My mom used to babysit this man's wife (Michelle) when she was younger.  The young man {and his family} who caused the accident are from the same Ward as those of the victim and his family.  It is an incredible story...don't miss out!  It is a wonderful lesson of forgiveness.  If this family can forgive with this experience, hopefully we can bring ourselves to forgive others in our own lives.

*Just a Few Reminders (click on pictures if you need to enlarge)--

Tuesday, August 16th-Young Mothers Group- Meet at Cascade Park at 9:30am
we will be having a water party. Note the change in time--9:30am. Kids wear a swim suit or something they can get wet in. Bring a towel and sunscreen.

and...don't forget this week Thursday, August 18th is our Relief Society Farmer's Market Activity. 

We Are All Children Of Our Heavenly Father

I am so grateful for the knowledge that we are all children of God. What a wonderful song to help us remember our divine heritage and what are potential in life is. This video gives me goosebumps....LOVE IT!

*Just a Few Reminders (click on pictures if you need to enlarge)--

Tuesday, August 9th-Young Mothers Group-*Change* meet at Linda Howards' Backyard (571 N 750 E) from 9am-10am

 Wednesday, August 10th-Temple Day, Meet at Rose Rosenbaum's home (465 N 650 E) at 9:00 a.m. or call Rose (801-225-8398) to pick you up for the 10:00 a.m. session.

and...don't forget to to put our next Relief Society Activity on your calendar.