Success and Simplicity

It's ironic how we truly appreciate the simplest of things when life gets hard.  This year has definitely been one of the most difficult, trying, stressful, depressing year of my entire 28 years of life. It has also been the first time in my life that I can truly say that I am completely and utterly  grateful. You don't realize how blessed you are until things happen. I really never imagined our family would have this difficult situation to deal with. I never was prepared for it.


I have never in my life felt such a gratitude for the atonement of Jesus Christ until now. I think it's sad that we are bombarded with images showing money, cars, fame, as a means to achieving happiness. All these images are doing, is distracting us from what true happiness is.


True happiness is not found in possessions or fame. Sure, it can make you feel good, provide a sense of security and keep you feeling on top of the world. But the only things that truly matter is family, your loved ones, spouses and children. As a mother, I have hopes and dreams of my children becoming successful adults. I am redefining what the meaning of success is.


Before we were provided bodies, we were spirit children of our Heavenly Father. I've realized, that my children not only need to strengthen their bodies through learning (education) and exercise, they first more importantly-- need to strengthen their spirits. As we strengthen our spirits we strengthen our defenses against the distractions and difficulties this world gives us.

 I am in no ways perfect. But I can honestly say that I am changing, and evolving. I am becoming the person that I have always been. I never knew my strength. Until now. I never knew how much I love my life, my family, and my Father in Heaven. Until now. Being in tune with the spirit is the key to happiness. The spirit guides us and softens or hearts, so that we can truly understand and know what the Lord would have us do. If we neglect our spiritual growth, we miss reaching our full and divine potential. Spiritual success is the key to becoming successful in every other area of life.

 I am working on self-improvement, and it's not easy. I can be quite stubborn at times. I am working on the most important callings in my life. Being a wife and a mother. I love my husband and kids so much!