If you were to die tomorrow would be able to say that you lived your life to the fullest and had no regrets. Would you know that you made the right choices, let those that you loved know that you loved them, spent as much time that was possible with those you loved? If not maybe there are somethings you need to think about in your life and make the changes necessary so that if this was to happen to you, you would be able to say you left this life with no regrets!!
“There is something in each day that can bring gratitude and joy if only we will see and appreciate it. Perhaps we should be looking less with our eyes and more with our hearts.” —Dieter F. Uchtdorf
A couple of weeks ago we had a lesson in relief society that really got me thinking about how I am spending my time. It was on President Uchtdorfs talk from this last conference which was titled "Regrets and Resolutions." He says that he wishes he would have spent more time with the people which he loves; when we brought this up in relief society it was interesting to see what those whose kids had moved out of the house or was older said about the years when they were young. They all said that to cherish the time you have with them while they are young cause they grow up so fast, which is what a lot of people have told me. They also said that it is okay if you house is not always clean, your dishes aren't always done, your decorations aren't hung up, and your laundry is not always folded. These types of things are always going to be there for us to take care of, but our kids on the other hand are growing and getting bigger each and every day, every minute, and even every second. Your house, laundry, dishes, etc are not going to be with you for eternity, but you will always be able to be with those you love if we are making the right choices in our lives. It is better to spend the time which you can with your kids, other things around you can wait to get done later! We need to be the example to our kids, spouses, and siblings and let them know that we don't have to be that perfect person, no is perfect though some people may think that others around them are. Yes money is a good thing and something we need to live, but being greedy and having to have so as much money as possible is a different story. Think of those around you who have less than you, do you have some extra that you could spare and share with them to make their lives better? Are we working so much that we are not able to spend time with our family, kids, and loved ones and make the memories which are going to last.
After having this lesson and listening to this talk I realized it is okay if I am not super mom always having my house super clean, having the dishes done and not sitting in the sink, having the laundry done and not sittin in the hamper, doing my homework sooner than the actual day it is due, or trying to put some new craft project together. Because you know what that is just not who I want to be and I would much rather spend my time with my Wytten boy playing with his toys, watching mickey mouse clubhouse, and having him laugh and pull funny faces at me. These are the things I am going to remember forever and if something was to ever happen to me I will be able to know those that I loved knew that I loved them and that I would do anything for them.
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