Smith Family Ice Cream Scoop: Lucky Me

Friday, August 12, 2011

Lucky Me

You know what? I'm really really lucky. Blessed. I've had a quite a few friends in my life that are my friends forever... they're like sisters, family... the kind of girl that you know will do anything for you, and will be there for you, even when you're maybe going through a crappy stage.

This girl is one of those. You'd think that I might have to hate Tari a little bit, because she's so gorgeous... but she's as beautiful inside as she is on the outside, so now you know why I can't hate her. Ever. It's funny... with Tari sometimes I feel like the big sister (because I'm just a wee bit... or more... older than she is), but when it comes to lots of things... fashion, home decor, hair, makeup, shopping, and on and on... she's like my big sister. I don't know what I would've done without her over the past couple of years. I've told her things about myself that would make some people not want to be my friend ever again, but she just helps me through it all and gives me a better perspective. I love Tari. I am so so grateful that we're friends.

3 comments:

Rachel Holloway said...: You ARE so lucky...to have someone like this...to know someone like this. That is truly, truly a blessing! :) She's a gorgeous girl--but then again, it takes one to know one, right? :); 9:07 PM
Kate said...: Friends are priceless. I treasure my best friend too. She's amazing and knows me almost better than anyone else in the world.; 4:58 PM
Meggan Boren said...: I don't think there is anything you could tell me that would make me not love love love you Mindy. You are a great friend. Tari is a sweetheart. I don't know her well but every time I see her. She has such a beautiful smile for me That brightens my day. It wonderful those people that make life brighter. You are one of these people to me! :); 6:30 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