Our Impact

Sometimes the daily grind gets to me. Well... actually it gets to me kinda often. I forget that what I am doing can make a difference, and often feel like I am overwhelmed and nothing I do really matters. Don't get me wrong, I don't need praise or reward, but it would be nice to know that I am making a difference. Friday's scripture reminded me of just that: (Proverbs 6:20-22)

What a perfect reminder for me! What I do DOES matter, I am teaching my children! I am helping them develop their talents and grow into fine men. I am working to mold them into righteous Saints! There is nothing more important I can do!

This scripture reminded me of one of the songs from Veggie Tales. In the episode, the group of veggies were faced with a lot of pressure to conform and do things that they knew their parents would not have agreed with. However, they were grown-ups, and their parents weren't there, so they were tempted to just go along with what everyone else was doing. However, once Junior Asparagus started to sing this song, and they remembered the teachings of their parents, they found the courage to face their opposition. (I love Veggie Tales, so cute!!!) Here are the lyrics, as sung to Junior by his mother:

Think of me everyday.
Hold tight to what I say,
And I'll be close to you,
Even from far away.
Know that wherever you are,
it is never too far.
If you think of me,
I'll be with you.

Know that wherever you are,
It is never too far.
If you think of me, I'll be with you.
Think of me everyday,
Hold tight to what I say,
And I'll be close to you,
Even from far away.

Know that wherever you are,
it is never too far,
If you think of me, I'll be with you.

Carter and Harrison, know that wherever you are, I will never be far- I will always be with you =) I love you very much, and I dedicate my life to helping you hold to the rod!