I feel inspired to say ....

that the lord does answer our prayers. Today at church the spirit was so strong through testimony meeting with all of the people that are having troubles in there lives that some how the lord has answered their prayers and has been able to help them.
The part of the meeting that touched me the most was relief society which I almost didnt stay for because Peyton was getting super fussy but something inside prompted me to stay. Im so glad I did because for the past few weeks I myself have been feeling very inadequate. I feel like I am not the best mom, wife, friend. etc etc. I have been praying for a way to get over this and just to have some peace of mind that I cant be perfect... but thats okay. The lesson today was on just that and I know it wasnt just for me but I do know that it was meant for ME to hear. I think that so many of us get caught up on who looks better, and who can do this better, and who has more money.. (etc) when really all of those things really dont matter. What matters is what we can do to make ourselves a better friend, a better mother, a better wife. If we can find out what our strengths are we can use those to help others. I know that if I can try to do those things it will strengthen my testimony.
I feel like I have quite a few friends or acquaintances because I have grown up here.. but sometimes wonder why they dont always call, or invite me to do things, but then I got to thinking some more that I dont always call them and I am not doing all the inviting myself so how can I expect others to do something I am not the best at myself. If you reading this and wondering where I am going with it I think that we can apply this to many aspects of our lives. Instead of looking at others and wondering why they have it so much better than us we should tell ourselves I can be better. Instead of sitting around sulking that no one calls me I am going to call a friend and invite them over to dinner, instead of wondering what I am good at I am going to practice different talents to find out what talents I do have. I know if I can practice these things it will not only make me feel better but it can make others feel better too. I am the type of person who is a little pessimistic sometimes and I want to change that. I want to feel good about me and I know that with the lords help I can. The lord does listen to us and gives us answers to prayers. Thanks Jossie for such a wonderful lesson that inspired me to write this blog.. but on a happier note there are halloween pics to come soon.