Some things just come naturally, and others...

...we have to really work at.

As you all know, my word this year is HOPE. I know that this is something that I'm good at, but if I don't practice it on a regular basis, I really stink at it. So I've been doing a few things to foster HOPE.
1. Pray
2. Read The Book of Mormon
3. Read the words of modern day prophets & apostles.



You wouldn't believe (or maybe you would) how much this has helped in my search for more HOPE. Incredible the difference that comes. If you have a chance to read, here are a few of my favorite talks from the last General Conference. The last talk was not given at General Conference but appeared in the Conference addition of the Ensign.


here, here, here, & HERE.

It's MY word

HOPE

I never --ever-- make New Year's Resolutions. But this I can do. Here's my word for the year.

HOPE that my husband's new job will stick, HOPE that I'll be more patient through afflictions, HOPE that I'll see the bigger picture in life. HOPE that my kids will see the real me, the happy me. HOPE that I'll be who I really am supposed to be. HOPE that when I wake up in the morning, I'll ask my Father in Heaven for help instead of doing it alone. HOPE that He'll help.

So that's my word. This year, I'm gonna be good at HOPE.