I have been thinking about this post for a while now, well since Brynlie was born actually. You see, right after she was born, I was somewhat nervous as to how on earth I was going to be able to take care of these 5 kids, especially with school just getting out and all the kids home for the summer.
I belong to one of the best groups of women in the entire world- The Relief Society! When I came home from the hospital, dinner was brought to our family every night for the first week. Then, more friends from our church congregation or ward as we call it, called to ask when they could bring dinner over or help watch the kids.
I was overwhelmed with their kindness, charity and Christ- like love towards my family. In those first weeks of being home with Brynlie there was an outpouring amount of love from Jesus Christ that we felt through these women who were instruments in His hands. There were many who brought over homemade blankets, adorable little outfits, meals and served my little family in so many ways. Not one of them were paid or bribed to come and help me, they just followed the example of "What Would Jesus Do?" One of my sweet friends even brought over her daughters to clean my entire house including scrubbing the bathrooms and mopping the floors so I could rest! She was a pure example of teaching our children how to serve others and be more like Christ.
I was so touched by the goodness of these women, and as I thought about it, I realized that the title of this organization I belong to, The Relief Society, truly does bring relief to those in need. Each Sunday I am able to go to church and listen to their stories and their testimonies of Jesus Christ and in turn be "relieved" and strengthened of my own trials. These are women that I can talk with, laugh with, cry with, and learn from. They are all over the world and are my sisters.
To me the Relief Society Organization is more than service. In this time, with a new baby at home, I felt completely uplifted by those who may not be my direct sisters with the same parents, but are my sisters through Christ.
The Relief Society organization is a free program for the women of the world, even if you are not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. With the new presidential candidate, who is Mormon, there has been a lot of coverage as to what Mormon's really are. Some of it has been positive and some negative. The other day I was reading another blog and was so touched that there are Mormon women bloggers out there, sisters of mine, that are making a stand as to who we really are- Daughter's of God- doing our best to bring good to the world and the lives of those around us.
One of my favorite stories in The Book of Mormon is about a group of 2000 young men who were stripling warriors. They were not afraid to fight and defend their families. They were not afraid to die because they had been taught about God by their mothers and they knew they need not fear death. Today, I am grateful to stand with mothers like those in the scriptures who teach their children about the Savior Jesus Christ and together we stand as sisters in His gospel.
This weekend, on Saturday night, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints holds their annual meeting for the Relief Society Organization. I love being Mormon because of the strength I feel from so many other women, especially at these annual meetings and church on Sunday.
If you are interested you can find the broadcast on www.lds.org on Saturday night.
Have a wonderful day!
I belong to one of the best groups of women in the entire world- The Relief Society! When I came home from the hospital, dinner was brought to our family every night for the first week. Then, more friends from our church congregation or ward as we call it, called to ask when they could bring dinner over or help watch the kids.
I was overwhelmed with their kindness, charity and Christ- like love towards my family. In those first weeks of being home with Brynlie there was an outpouring amount of love from Jesus Christ that we felt through these women who were instruments in His hands. There were many who brought over homemade blankets, adorable little outfits, meals and served my little family in so many ways. Not one of them were paid or bribed to come and help me, they just followed the example of "What Would Jesus Do?" One of my sweet friends even brought over her daughters to clean my entire house including scrubbing the bathrooms and mopping the floors so I could rest! She was a pure example of teaching our children how to serve others and be more like Christ.
I was so touched by the goodness of these women, and as I thought about it, I realized that the title of this organization I belong to, The Relief Society, truly does bring relief to those in need. Each Sunday I am able to go to church and listen to their stories and their testimonies of Jesus Christ and in turn be "relieved" and strengthened of my own trials. These are women that I can talk with, laugh with, cry with, and learn from. They are all over the world and are my sisters.
To me the Relief Society Organization is more than service. In this time, with a new baby at home, I felt completely uplifted by those who may not be my direct sisters with the same parents, but are my sisters through Christ.
The Relief Society organization is a free program for the women of the world, even if you are not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. With the new presidential candidate, who is Mormon, there has been a lot of coverage as to what Mormon's really are. Some of it has been positive and some negative. The other day I was reading another blog and was so touched that there are Mormon women bloggers out there, sisters of mine, that are making a stand as to who we really are- Daughter's of God- doing our best to bring good to the world and the lives of those around us.
One of my favorite stories in The Book of Mormon is about a group of 2000 young men who were stripling warriors. They were not afraid to fight and defend their families. They were not afraid to die because they had been taught about God by their mothers and they knew they need not fear death. Today, I am grateful to stand with mothers like those in the scriptures who teach their children about the Savior Jesus Christ and together we stand as sisters in His gospel.
This weekend, on Saturday night, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints holds their annual meeting for the Relief Society Organization. I love being Mormon because of the strength I feel from so many other women, especially at these annual meetings and church on Sunday.
If you are interested you can find the broadcast on www.lds.org on Saturday night.
Have a wonderful day!
What a nice description of The Relief Society. I second everything you said!!
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