Charlotte's Web is a story that is full of characters that are full of determination. Fern to save Wilbur, Charlotte to save Wilbur, Wilbur in keeping his promise to Charlotte, and even Templeton determined in acquiring food.
I've been thinking about how lately my determination could use a healthy dose from Charlotte, Wilbur, Fern and even Templeton.
Some days are longer than others way over here across the ocean. Other days do not seem that much different than the ones I lived back in Happy Valley. Laundry is inevitable, it will pile up on you if you take your eyes off of it for more than a second. The children, no matter how wonderful your dinner was the night before, you can guarantee that they will be hungry the next day.
We're are finding our way over here little by little. The children seem to be coping with school, making a few new friends, and overall gaining back a familiar routine. There are days when the tears flow for friends and the life left behind in Provo, however, there is an overall sense of "making the most of it" among them.
Their mother on the other hand, not always so determined to make the most of it. After spending the last few days in "profound reflection" aka:wondering how in the world I ending up here again, I've come to a few important conclusions. Thanks to the ever efficient search tool on lds.org I came across some closing remarks by President Monson that basically summed up what I needed to hear.
"I testify to you that we are all in this together and that every man, woman, and child has a part to play. May God give us the strength, and the ability and the determination to play our part well."- President Monson October 2009
So onward and upward we go, determined to play our part well. (I think there is a Family Home Evening lesson there somewhere) Just as Charlotte and Fern were determined to save Wilbur, so am I determined to make the most of all this experience. Knowing 10, 15, 20 years from now I'll be able to look back and see the wisdom in our moving over here, see my personal growth, my children's growth and then know with certainty that my Heavenly Father gave me the Strength, Ability and Determination to play my part well.
Inspiring!
ReplyDeleteHang in there friend! What you said reminded me of when I started my Wymount apartment on fire. I had an eight day old baby and the stress about did me in. I was really struggling and I said something to my MIL about how hard it was and how I didn't want to move, hated the new apartment, didn't want to leave a good ward and she told me that everything happens for a reason and that I might never know what that reason. Well, it was meant to be, if I had not moved then I never would have met you. I would have never known what it was like to have a best friend. I have learned so much from you and I miss our daily phone conversations terribly. I keep telling Tyler that the hard things in life only make us stronger and also appreciate things more. You will get through this. I just hope that you get to move back to Happy Valley. Love you! Staci
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