Mom you are so inspiring, with all you have to deal with in your life you always find time to see things as Christ would. I always hear you in my head when my life gets tough telling me it's all right and then telling me to get up and get to work. I am so inspired by you and your life. That you could be dealing with so much and still be trying everyday to accomplish something and be strong is so amazing. I always think to myself if my mom can do it, I can do it ... which then gives me no breathing room because you can do anything! haha It is so good for me to have such an inspiration as a mother. I can't think of a time when you haven't done your best to always do what Heavenly Father would do.
I remember when you were relief society president in the Banning ward. You taught me so many things. Like never judging anyone because of their circumstances ... like when you took me with you all of those times to the bishops store house to get food for people who couldn't afford it. I was so ashamed to even be in the building and I wasn't polite to the woman who was there donating her time to help us and others. After word you talked to me about how wrong that was. That Christ would never treat anyone like that and that he would never be ashamed to serve others.
I also have another memory of you as a relief society president that touched my heart so dearly. One of the times Sister Reynolds was so sick and in the hospital you took me with you and you visited her and did everything you could to show your love. You then started moving her legs and arms for her to get the blood circulating and massaged her legs. Seeing your example of Christ like love for her has never left my mind. You are always there being the Lord's hands on this earth. When we moved to St George we went to visit her in her nursing home and she just cried. I always thought It was because she knew she was going to die soon and probably wouldn't see you again. I think that was so hard for her because she knew you truly loved her and she truly loved you, just like we all do.
So when you have bad days just know that you have touched all of our lives and there is not a second that goes by on any day when you are not in our thoughts and we are always praying for you.
Love you with my whole heart, Glenna
Hi Dixie,
ReplyDeleteI have been reading your blog for the past half hour and catching up. I am practically in tears reading all the sweet things your kids say about you. You have a beautiful family. I know you know that, but I have come to love them all through this experience. You never will know all the good that will come from this, not just to you, but to others around you. I am so thankful to call you my friend.
I am amazed at how well you have done. If I hadn't read this blog, I wouldn't have ever known that you EVER feel bad. You just get out there and GO FOR IT, like no one I have ever seen. This too shall pass, is a great saying and it is SO VERY TRUE about all things, both good and bad. I admire you for making the best of this situation. I can't wait to see your quilt finished, and I am really looking forward to Glenna's wedding. I am so willing to help, but don't know where I would best be useful. Tell Glenna and the other girls that I really can do something, now, or later. I love Glenna , and I can see she is very happy. I love her for caring about my son, (he needs a lot of caring right now)
May the Lord continue to give you inspiration about what purpose all this has. I bet you could already make a LIST of all the things you are learning.
BTW, I loved your collage, you certainly were "all over it", unfortunately, I didn't do so well on that, but I may try again another time.
Love you Dixie!!
Love, Karen
What a beautiful post! And I concur. Mom has always been a shining example of how we should live and act. What a wonderful blessing!
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