On November 17, 2020, my son put on a tag engraved with the words “ELDER GOUGH” and I put on a necklace that said “Missionary Mom” as he began his 2-year full time service for the Lord and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Tag: service
Consider this – those who make an effort to do kind things without seeking attention or reward will often find kind things happening to them. Even better, when you are seeking out ways of adding more joy to the world, it’s easier to be nicer to yourself.
A much more potent joy [than self-care] is serving others and seeing their smiling faces. Moreover, the memories you create last a lifetime.
This experience was a beautiful reminder for me of what truly matters in life. Family. Friends. God. When we prioritize what matters most, everything else just seems to fall by the wayside.
Letting your significant other know that you are thinking of them instantly improves the feeling that the two of you are a team and are there to support each other. A love note is an important concrete reminder of what it means to be committed to each other.
Being knee-deep in poopy diapers was not exactly my dream job…but I can look back on my 34 years of being a parent and see how selfishness has been squeezed out of me, how patience has increased many times over from those early days, how my abilities to deal with melt-downs and all manner of come-aparts have grown, and how I found God in the trenches.
If your Valentine’s Day celebration hasn’t really measured up in the past, you’re not alone! Join me on episode #79 “Valentine’s Refresh” for a few ideas.
Is quality time your love language? Take a test to see and make time for the loved ones in your life who do connect that way!
Our simple deeds can lift the spirits of another. One of our favorite ways to connect as a family during the holiday season is by offering small simple acts of service for others. We are always the greatest beneficiary!