Forget Me Nots

In October 2011 Dieter F Uchtodorf gave a wonderful talk on forget me not flowers.

He explained their meaning and history.

Then he challenged us to use them as a symbol to remember these five principals.

•  First, forget not to be patient with yourself.  We sometimes are more generous with others in this respect than with ourselves.  Life is our time to improve.  God knows that we are not perfect.
• Second, forget not the difference between a good sacrifice and a foolish sacrifice.  Ask yourself the question, "Am I committing my time and energies to the things that matter most?".
• Third, forget not to be happy now.  The lesson here was that if we spend our days waiting for fabulous roses, we could miss the beauty and wonder of the tiny forget-me-nots that are all around us.
• Fourth, forget not the "why" of the gospel.  The gospel of Jesus Christ is not an obligation; it is a pathway, marked by our loving Father in Heaven, leading to happiness and peace in this life and glory and inexpressible fulfillment in the life to come.  The gospel is the light that penetrates mortality and illuminates the way before us.
• Fifth, forget not that the Lord loves you.  God loves you because you are His child.  He loves you even though at times you may feel lonely or make mistakes.

This was the talk I've decided to focus on for the next six months. 

 My goal is to become a better and more attentive visiting teacher.