dunn family quote

when i was in high school my dad put this quote up in our living room and told each of us we had to memorize it. we even had to sign our name on the bottom of the paper to officially let everyone know we accomplished the task. ever since then it has meant a little more to me. so when i read it in our lesson today in relief society it brought a smile to my face. but it still rings true....

"that which we persist in doing becomes easier for us to do; not that the nature of the thing is changed, but that our power to do is increased." --Heber J. Grant

keep working on it lucy....it gets easier

also....

"may i suggest that you take your challenges one day at a time. do the best you can. look at everything through the lens of eternity. if you will do this, life will take on a different perspective." --James E. Faust

learned a lot today. a lot. wish i could share all of it, but like i said...a lot. i even commented in sunday school and took pages of notes.

im so grateful the lord takes the simplest prayers..like asking to have a better attitude..and answers them. i look forward to being better, and stronger.

p.s.....ive really thinking about this one a lot lately.....

"Now, I have thought a lot lately about you young men who are of an age to marry but who have not yet felt to do so. I see lovely young ladies who desire to be married and to raise families, and yet their opportunities are limited because so many young men are postponing marriage.

Said President Harold B. Lee, “We are not doing our duty as holders of the priesthood when we go beyond the marriageable age and withhold ourselves from an honorable marriage to these lovely women.”⁶

I realize there are many reasons why you may be hesitating to take that step of getting married. If you are concerned about providing financially for a wife and family, may I assure you that there is no shame in a couple having to scrimp and save. It is generally during these challenging times that you will grow closer together as you learn to sacrifice and to make difficult decisions. Perhaps you are afraid of making the wrong choice. To this I say that you need to exercise faith. Find someone with whom you can be compatible. Realize that you will not be able to anticipate every challenge which may arise, but be assured that almost anything can be worked out if you are resourceful and if you are committed to making your marriage work.

Perhaps you are having a little too much fun being single, taking extravagant vacations, buying expensive cars and toys, and just generally enjoying the carefree life with your friends. I’ve encountered groups of you running around together, and I admit that I’ve wondered why you aren’t out with the young ladies.

Brethren, there is a point at which it’s time to think seriously about marriage and to seek a companion with whom you want to spend eternity. If you choose wisely and if you are committed to the success of your marriage, there is nothing in this life which will bring you greater happiness." --Thomas S. Monson

yup...i said it.