The river from the east
flowed down the countryside.
It said,
Born of a spring, I am clean
It takes work
to provide water for all in sight.
The animals drink from me
I give of myself freely.
I try to do the right.
Call in sleep
The Windows of Heaven
by David A. Bednar
Elder Bednar just celebrated his birthday this week so why not give a listen?
https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2013/10/the-windows-of-heaven?lang=eng
I am a Daughter
Road Trippin’ and Bondin’
Someday, I plan on writing a ‘how-to’ book for serving in the Young Women organization. I served in the ward Young Women presidency just over 4.5 years. That’s a drop in the bucket really. There are some women who have served in the Young Women organization for over 20 years. Compared with them, I’d still be considered a rookie. A newbie. So what advice could I possibly have to offer?
Look at that Man!
Look at that man
standing all alone.
His head bent, his garment torn.
He stands apart in the shadows.
His hands in shackles, his eyes remain low.
Here comes someone who comes with a key
but it is fake and mocks liberty.
FYI –
Understanding Who We Are Brings Self-Respect
by Harold B. Lee
I dug into the archives and found the very first conference talk that occured in my lifetime. It’s interesting because this is the topic or subject matter I feel most impressed to share with the young women I work with. How can I help them understand who they are? Anyone who truly understands that he or she is a child of God can rise above the challenges thrown at him or her. Knowing this, well, knowing this makes all the difference.
https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1973/10/understanding-who-we-are-brings-self-respect?lang=eng
3 Words
by Marilyn M. Lee
Please don’t say it
I can tell you want to
But I’m begging you not to
You’re not going to be happy with my response
Which is running
“I’m just not looking for anything serious” will be what I lie to you
Lie to myself
The odds are not good
10 times proposals have been whispered
Come and gone
Never followed with an “I do”
Please don’t say it
It’s an expected month recovery
At least
On my end
I get attached, so you won’t be the only one hurting
But don’t worry
The next one you meet will be the one
There will be tuxes, and dresses, and music
I’ll be a memory
But you’ll still hang in my heart, while I fly from yours
Please don’t let him say it, I plead to Above
Please don’t make me do this again,
Say these words
They are the same words every time
Cause honesty scares me
It hurts, I’ll pray
Every time
I’m losing strength
Every time
Gaining fear
Gaining doubt in myself and my decisions
Get me through this
Give me hope
Give me strength
So please don’t say it
Maybe you won’t be sad,
But you’ll regret it
And I’ll be struggling
Love and lost is not always better
Sometimes it’s better to never have
Please let me say it.
Next time, please let me agree
© 2014 ck’s days
The best part of Idaho is Wyoming
The Wind River Mountains in Wyoming.
Wait, wait wait. One of those little blips in the distance is my ride.
Sand dunes, Rexburg, Idaho
Idaho Falls and the temple in the distance
A view of Jackson Hole, Wyoming in the valley. On the summit of Teton Pass.
Wyoming scene without the fence
and with the fence. Which one do you like better? I like them both.
The Tetons (and my weekend trip) in the rearview mirror. Wait, is it to late to go back to Jackson and make that left turn instead of right? Trust me on this, Sunday ck, Monday ck will regret that right turn.
