Mothers Who Know

"Mothers who know" do less. They permit less of what will not bear good fruit eternally. They allow less media in their homes, less distraction, less activity that draws their children away from their home. Mothers who know are willing to live on less and consume less of the world’s goods in order to spend more time with their children—more time eating together, more time working together, more time reading together, more time talking, laughing, singing, and exemplifying. These mothers choose carefully and do not try to choose it all. Their goal is to prepare a rising generation of children who will take the gospel of Jesus Christ into the entire world. Their goal is to prepare future fathers and mothers who will be builders of the Lord’s kingdom for the next 50 years. That is influence; that is power." ~Julie Beck

Monday, October 11, 2010

Jessica













Yesterday Jessica was awarded her Young Womenhood Medallion. She will be 14 in March so yes, she is still a Beehive. When the church changed the program earlier this year she was nearly finished but she began the altered program which included reading the entire Book of Mormon. We are so proud of her. Jessica is my most shy child when it comes to grown ups and talking on the telephone. She is more than happy to play with any child or baby but ask her to speak to someone is like tightening the noose around her neck. She is also scared of heights and found herself nearly hyperventilating at the top of the repelling tower at Camp Williams. (I told her leaders she was scared of heights)
She is fun loving and silly much of the time but is also a straight A student and always has her homework done and is doing things for others. She has an infectious laugh and you can't help but like being around her. Did I say we are so proud of her? Great Job Jessica!
Love, mom and dad

4 comments:

Laura said...

Great job, Jessica!! What a great way to motivate the other Beehives!!

Deena said...

Way to go Jessica!

Liz said...

Jessica that is awesome!!! I am so proud of you!!!!

Candice said...

That is AMAZING! Congratulations Jessica!