First, I like to make stuff. It makes me so happy to make something beautiful.
Elder Uchtdorf said, "As you take the normal opportunities of your daily life and create something of beauty and helpfulness, you improve not only the world around you but also the world within you."
Second, I love to be in love and to be loved. Sometimes I'm selfish and just want to feel loved, but I guess love doesn't work that way. I think it only truly makes you happy when you give it because thats what turns us into the people God wants us to be.
Quote #2:
"Love is the measure of our faith, the inspiration for our obedience, and the true altitude of our discipleship."
— Dieter F. Uchtdorf
"Love is the measure of our faith, the inspiration for our obedience, and the true altitude of our discipleship."
— Dieter F. Uchtdorf
I'm grateful for the many people God has given me to love...including "the latest model."
14 comments:
baby john is so beautiful. got your sweet note!! :) love you back!
gosh, emily, you are so inspiring! i dont think i use my brain to think like that very often!
and how cute are your two kids! i love john's hair.
Oh what a sweet baby boy! I hope you know how much you're loved! Wish we could get together and "create" again! We miss you like crazy!
Emily!! I have to see that little baby with those chub cheeks! How adorable! I'll be at the shower Saturday so I'll meet him then.. and we gotta do our VT asap! I'm sorry, I'm not usually such a slacker!!
"What we love determines what we seek. What we seek determines what we think and do. What we think and do determines who we are — and who we will become."
— Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Emily, I've seen what, who, and how you love, I've seen the amazing woman you have become and can't imagine the woman you are continuing to become. With the love you give, I know your hap tank wont need filling for long. I love you, .....Also Hello! I can't believe how old John already looks! Tell him to slow down till I get there!!!!
It's wonderful to see some new pictures of the kids. John looks absolutely precious, and I love the pictures of both of them.
I have had a hard time feeling happy too, since Soren was born. It is hard to focus outward because all you want to do is turn inward to protect yourself. It's hard to get out of the cycle.
Emily, know that a lot of people love you very much. You are kind, you are thoughtful and you make whoever you are with or talking to feel like they are important. You have a beautiful smile and an amazing amount of courage and strength, even if you don't feel like it. You are loving to others and a good friend. I love you to the ends of the earth and I'm sure I know many other people who feel the same way.
Emily, you have such beautiful children. Just wanted to let you know we're thinking of you and missing you here in Charlottesville.
Emily,
Just thinking of you and praying for you and your heart. There is much more "happing" (if I can follow your logic and make up a word) to be done in this life for you. All in its own time and season.
Those babies are too cute. Little John... what can I say he is ... heavenly.
Love,
Stephanie Waite
i LOVE LOVE LOVE you - so feel loved from me - and cash now really wants to paint after seeing the cute pic of lzzy - and i really want to hang out with you because i miss that and that is something that makes me truly hap!!! call me if you need to vent, cry, laugh, chat, etc etc - whenever you want as we are 12 hours ahead of you! xoxoxoxo
Oh how I miss all of you! You definitely have made my life better Em, I guess you could call that something beautiful. I don't know how much you can see the impact you have on people, but you're truly a shining star. I love what Elder Uchtdorf said in that talk about how ANYTHING can be considered a creation- a smile even. We are made to create, and that and loving are what truly make us happy, or at least me.
Thanks for reminding me of that Em, I needed it.
Love you so much!
Sarah
You can't help but love what Elder Uchtdorf has to say. What beautiful words and how true they are! Your pics are wonderful! I love them. Baby John is gorgeous!
For some reason I'm only seeing the pictures and no text...hum...is my computer acting up? Well the pictures are fabulous! Love the ones of Lizzy painting...so artistic! John is the most precious thing ever!
I just wish we lived in the same city so you could take our family pics and pics of my newborn next month. Boo! I miss and love you. I tried calling you the other day...voicemail = full. So popular you are :)
Luvs!
Cheryl
EMS! Love him! Look at him. He is your John inside and out. I love it. We need to chat. I'm in Utah right now, I'll call when I get a chance back in Nebraska. Love you!
We love and miss you so much. I can't believe how much your little John looks so much like Jones. He looks perfect!
You're inspirational, and I still think about you constantly. We love you so much!
Alli & Morgan
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