So many things just impacted me and they continue to since I have notes to look back over. I never take notes but I don't have a good memory and every time I attend these types of things I come home and want to share them or remember them and they are gone. I always say it's one of my weaknesses... but I think I gave my memory "genes" to my kids because Ty sure does remember everything!
Anyway... I was FILLED spiritually through the talks. The spirit was strong and many tears were shed. Brother Thomas Harrison said "We are High Yield Low Maintenance Latter-Day Saints." Don't you just love that???!! What a great way to view ourselves especially as women and mothers. Some days when I feel like I am just a walking "object" that is asked for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, a drink, come wipe me, help entertain me, I am bored, can you play with me - as you know the list could go on and on... I don't have much time for me! On top of all the duties of being a wife and mother I don't need to worry about feeling pressure to be something the "world" tells me to be. I just want to be me and know that every little thing I do from dishes to reading books with my kids are not unnoticed.
I don't think it is for me to say what the true definition of "low maintenance" would be. I think that is for each of us to bring out in ourselves. I hope to try to create a "low maintenance" family life this year where we do the basics and feel that we are worth the price paid for each of us!
