How to be totally miserable, Part 3

Assume that moping will solve the problem...

Miserable people figure that if they lie around, and stew, and think, and nap, and remove themselves from the world, eventually their doing nothing will solve the problem.  Happy people know that misery exits when you enter the life of someone else and make a difference.  Ironically, one of the best ways to lift your spirits is to forget yourself and lift someone else's.  And, if you'd like a double dose of depression-destroying activity, do something for someone else anonymously.  There's a certain giggly giddiness that comes your way when you commit random acts of kindness and nobody knows who did it.  It's hard to keep frowning when you know someone else is smiling because of you.

No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of it for another.  -Charles Dickens-

Passing of Bro. Vern Roundy

Sad News!!  Bro. Vern Roundy passed away this last friday.  We are going to miss him and want sweet Glenda to know how much we love her.  I had a chance to visit with her yesterday and she is an amazing lady.  Going through chemo herself, she still has a smile on her face and wanting to bear this challenge with courage and steadfastness.  We had the discussion about God not giving us or letting us have more than we can bear.  Wow!!  I think that Glenda has had about more than she can bear at this point, but we also talked about what that meant.
1 Corinthians 10:13--There hath no tempatation (trial) taken you but such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted (or tried) above that ye are able; but will with the temptation (trial) also make a way to escape that ye may be able to bear it.
If we will turn to the Lord, he will help us find ways to be delivered.  The tender mercies of the Lord surround us and are with us always. 
1 Nephi 1:20--But behold, I, Nephi will show unto you that the tender mercies of the Lord are over all those whom he hath chosen, becuase of their faith, to make them mighty even unto the power of deliverance.
Mosiah 24:14--And I will also ease the burdens which are put upon your shoulders, that even you cannot feel them upon your backs, even while you are in bondage; and this will I do that ye may stand as witnesses for me hereafter, and that ye may know of a surety that I, the Lord God, do visit my people in their affictions.
These scriptures have given me great comfort in times of need. 
Please pray for the Roundy's.  Glenda and her family will need those blessings at this very sad and difficult time. 
     

Back again!!! Things to look forward to in March

Yea!!!  I'm Back!    So sorry that the blog has had a bit of a laspe in information.  I have been out of town for 10 days and am just getting back to real life.
March Schedule:
Temple Night--March 5th, 6:00 met at the church. 
We had a great turnout last month.  It is so great to attend the temple together as sisters.  There's just a special feeling when we rally together and unity as a team.
Also our March Birthday Party...It's going to be the 26th.  We are going to combine with our sister wards who all meet in our building.
Ten Virgins--A presentation of the parable.
Dinner will be served.  We should have a wonderful time together.  Please plan on coming!!
6:30 at our church. 

Handout for the Saturday Relief Society Conference

Just wanted you to know that we have a handout in the roll for those of you that couldn't make the Women's Conference that was held at the Stake Center this past Saturday.  It was really great and those that attended commented that they learned a lot.  We had Sister Kathy Hansen try her best to condense 3 hours into a few pages.  Hope you take advantage of the knowledge that was shared.
Just a few quotes:
Sister Dixie Larkin, St. George Temple Matron
"I have seen that many times individuals have made great sacrifices to go to a distant temple.  But when a temple is built close by, within a short time, many do not visit it regularly.  I have a suggestion:  When a temple is conveniently nearby, small things may interrupt your plans to go to the temple.  Set specific goals, considering your circumstances, of when you can and will participate in temple ordinances.  Then do not allow anything to interfere with that plan."
Cindy Jones, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
In talking about depression she cited that babies can get mad, they can get sad or happy.  That means that emotions are something that we are born with and for physical and emotional wellness we need to feel pain and a range of emotions.  There is a difference between symptoms and disorders.  Symptoms are usually short lived and go away but when there symptoms persist that is unually a sign of a disorder such as depression.  
Get more information on the handout in the roll!!!

Funny quote I had to share

The only time a woman can change a man is when he is a baby!!!

(Just wondered if anyone agrees with this???)

Enduring WELL!!

 IS THIS YOU!!!

It sure can feel like it some days!!!

 

Sorry...I wanted to give you the visual...but the picture won't turn so you have to look at this sideways!! 

 You can get the main idea though!!!

Great article in January's Ensign.  Pg. 14

(Do you ever wonder why there are so many articles on challenges!!!)

BECAUSE WE ALL HAVE THEM!!!

"We should not expect the Lord to remove our challenges just because we promise Him that we will always be faithful if He does.  Rather, we are to endure well, and then we will be blessed.

JUST KEEP SWIMMING!!!  As Nemo and Dory would put it...

This Wednesday--The 12th--Temple Night for ladies

Come with us!!

  Meet at the church at 6:00 p.m.  We will leave at 6:15 in time for the 7:20 session.  Be home around 10:00.  It's such a great experience being there as Relief Society Sisters.  Hope you can make it.