Smith Family Ice Cream Scoop: Dandelion Fluff and Mothers

Saturday, May 09, 2009

Dandelion Fluff and Mothers

Dandelion fluff and mothers really have nothing to do with each other... I just wanted to combine my picture today with my thoughts for my Moms...

I am one of the luckiest girls in the world. I have something that a lot of people don't have. I have two somethings that a lot of people don't have. I have a mom AND a mother-in-law who are my best friends.

When I hear other people complaining about their horrendous mother-in-law, I am so sad for them... and I smile gleefully inside, because I am one of the blessed ones. I have a mother-in-law that I really hate to put the "in-law" behind... she's "mom" to me. Sometimes I think the best thing about marrying Brandon was getting to be in his family. (And that's saying a lot, because Brandon is pretty amazing himself! ;)

Some people never talk to their moms... I talk to mine on the phone almost every day (sometimes more than once) and we can still find things to write letters about to each other, and to talk about until the wee hours of the morning when we're visiting. She has done so much for me all through my life, and I don't doubt that she'll always be there for me!

Lynda, thank you for being "mom" to me. Thank you for accepting me with all my flaws, and loving me in spite of them. Thank you for being there so many times when I needed you. I won't ever forget your support through my third miscarriage. You'll never know how much you've helped me, and how much you inspire me all the time. I hope to be like you someday. I love you.

Mom, thank you for loving me, and for always making me feel like I am somebody wonderful. Thank you being the answer to my prayers more times than I can count. You'll never know how much your words of encouragement and love mean to me, and how much the little things (and BIG things) you do help me and my family. It's a compliment when people say I am like you. I love you.

Happy Mothers Day!!!

3 comments:

Amy said...: Cute post Mindy! I too am blessed with 2 amazing mothers! Love the picture too!; 3:12 PM
Candace said...: Mindy... just when I thought you couldn't possibly be anymore wonderfully amazing than I already thought you were.... you write this! I wish to be more like you.

They're both so lucky to have you.; 7:47 PM
AprilF said...: What a great mothers day- and great tribute post! I bet your "mom's" know how lucky they are to have you for a daughter :); 3:13 PM

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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