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Making a Difference

"If you desire to make a difference in the world, you must be different from the world."  -Elaine S. Dalton I'm not popular, I'm not fancy. I am just me. I live a simple life, I am sure like most of you readers. I do laundry (which I despise), I do the dishes, vacuum, and take care of my babies. I had dreams of being the best flutist when I was younger, or going to Africa to help little children.  I dreamed of marrying a handsome man who would take me to the temple, and we would have a home with many children.  I did get married in the temple to a handsome man, I do have a wonderful home, and I have two darling children, but where did all my dreams go. Did I lose me? NO. I still desire to make a difference! I can do this by starting in my own home. Making a difference doesn't mean spending x amount of money on a charity. It doesn't mean giving your spare change to the man on the corner, those are all nice things.  For me making a difference is sta...

October

Like everyone else, I am excited for fall. I love when the seasons change.  I love the fall colors, celebrating Sadie's birthday, and General Conference! What sweet, loving messages I was able to hear today and yesterday. Only good things are shared at conference. My children are growing before my eyes and I am not sure who authorized it. I need to learn to be more content in where I am at in my life. I don't want to wake up one day and start missing the late night feedings, the smeared maple syrup on my table, crumbs everywhere, or the sweet baby cuddles. It goes way to fast to not stop once a day and enjoy what I have. What are some things you love about your life today?