Smith Family Ice Cream Scoop: Heavy Burdens

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Heavy Burdens

What do you do when...
It's that time of the month, and you start when you're at the temple.
Your head hurts.
Your eyes hurt.
Your throat hurts.
There is too much to get done.
People you care about are dealing with things that are too difficult to bear.
You have to make big decisions that affect a lot of people, and you don't know what's right.

I'm going to go lay down.

12 comments:

Rebecca Adams said...: Sleep... sleep cures everything!... at least for a little while. I have times like that where nothing seems to go right, but keep smiling and do what you can and the bad times will pass quickly!; 3:43 PM
Holly said...: Eat chocolate and do what your doing. I guess you could pray. I love you. If I can help let me know. How did YW go last night?; 4:08 PM
jen said...: Feel better soon.; 4:18 PM
Mindy said...: My sister called me, so I didn't get any sleep. I had a nice conversation, though, so that was good.

I do need chocolate, but I'd have to go get it. I've been praying! YW went great, Holly... thank you so much for getting everything! We had 9 girls there, which is a miracle in itself, and they had fun! There were some very interesting soaps made. ;); 4:19 PM
Lisa said...: i love you, mindy!; 5:40 PM
Rachel Holloway said...: You do just that...lay down. :) Sounds so nice!!!

Hang in there...am thinking of you, with whatever it is that is bogging you down. You're strong!! And I think the world of you!; 6:14 PM
haley said...: diet pepsi and chocolate fix everything... well, not really, but it seems to chase my cares away for a few minutes!; 8:35 PM
Brenda said...: Well, geez, you didn't tell me any of this when I called you. You just let me complain and complain. I wouldn't have minded if you complained a little bit, too!; 8:52 PM
Tari said...: I'm sorry your having a bad day. And that tottaly sucks you started at the Temple, I hope you were a little prepared. I know I never am, same time every month and I'm still surprised when it comes. Ooops again. If you want you can come over well eat lots of ice cream and put heating pads on our backs and heads and where ever else hurts; 8:54 PM
Shannon said...: I'm so sorry you're sick Mindy! I wish I could relieve some of those burdens you feel. I will keep you in my prayers. Hopefully your kids are being extra good right now and allowing you to get some much needed rest.

*I would put on my most comfortable pj's and either some good tunes or a great movie...; 1:22 PM
Alison said...: I am sorry also. The temple always has extra "stuff"...I know that from working in Louisville temple. And the machines in there are FREE! But the other stuff...YUCK. I vote for the SLEEP! Hope everything turns out good for you.; 1:27 PM
Felicia said...: Triple-chocolate-double-fudge- mocha-swirl-brownie-batter-delight.

And a nap. And a prayer. I hope you feel better soon.; 6:35 PM

To Do Today

* Embrace this day with an enthusiastic welcome, no matter how it looks. The covenant with God to which you are true enables you to become enlightened by him, and nothing is impossible for you.
* When you are physically sick, tired, or in despair, steer your thoughts away from yourself and direct them, in gratitude and love, toward God.
* In your life there have to be challenges. They will either bring you closer to God and therefore make you stronger, or they can destroy you. But you make the decision of which road you take.
* First and foremost, you are a spirit child of God. If you neglect to feed your spirit, you will reap unhappiness. Don't permit anything to detract you from this awareness.
* You cannot communicate with God unless you have first sacrificed your self-oriented natural man and have brought yourself into the lower levels of meekness, to become acceptable for the Light of Christ.
* Put all frustrations, hurt feelings, and grumblings into the perspective of your eternal hope. Light will flow into your soul.
* Pause to ponder the suffering Christ felt in the Garden of Gethsemane. In the awareness of the depth of gratitude for him, you appreciate every opportunity to show your love for him by diligently serving in his Church.
* God knows that you are not perfect. As you suffer about your imperfections, he will give you comfort and suggestions of where to improve.
* God knows better than you what you need. He always attempts to speak to you. Listen, and follow the uncomfortable suggestions that he makes to us--everything will fall into its place.
* Avoid any fear like your worst enemy, but magnify your fear about the consequences of sin.
* When you cannot love someone, look into that person's eyes long enough to find the hidden rudiments of the child of God in him.
* Never judge anyone. When you accept this, you will be freed. In the case of your own children or subordinates, where you have the responsibility to judge, help them to become their own judges.
* If someone hurts you so much that your feelings seem to choke you, forgive and you will be free again.
* Avoid at all cost any pessimistic, negative, or criticizing thoughts. If you cannot cut them out, they will do you harm. On the road toward salvation, let questions arise but never doubts. If something is wrong, God will give you clarity but never doubts.
* Avoid rush and haste and uncontrolled words. Divine light develops in places of peace and quiet. Be aware of that as you enter places of worship.
* Be not so much concerned about what you do, but do what you do with all your heart, might, and strength. In thoroughness is satisfaction.
* You want to be good and to do good. That is commendable. But the greatest achievement that can be reached in our lives is to be under the complete influence of the Holy Ghost. Then he will teach us what is really good and necessary to do.
* The pain of sacrifice lasts only one moment. It is the fear of the pain of sacrifice that makes you hesitate to do it.
* Be grateful for every opportunity to serve. It helps you more than those you serve.
* And finally, when you are compelled to give up something or when things that are dear to you are withdrawn from you, know that this is your lesson to be learned right now. But know also that, as you are learning this lesson, God wants to give you something better.

from "Unleashing the Dormant Spirit by F. Enzio Busche