Examples

“Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, handsome, fabulous & talented? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God within us. It is not just in some; it is in everyone. And, as we let our light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
~Marianne Williamson

I came across this quote on another's blog & it was just perfect! This is what my heart & soul has been trying to tell me over the last few days. I've heard the same message before, but I just needed to be in the right mind set to really get it. 

Scott's lovely Grandma Bott just passed away this last Sunday morning & I've been reminiscing on the few years I was able to call her my Grandma. Since the first time I held her tiny hand & I saw that twinkle in her eyes I knew that I was special to her & that she loved me, even enough to let me win a few card games.

She shared with me her love of the scriptures, they were always open on her kitchen table.

Two years ago Scott's wonderful Momma also passed away. I know that she loved me just as much as if I was her own & I thoroughly enjoyed the few years I had with her & I truly appreciate everything she taught me.  She had such a love for those around her & she saw the best everyone she met.  

She also taught me the importance to read & understand the gospel through her every day examples.

Both of those women have lived a life where their lights shone bright & steady.  They knew exactly who they were, Daughters of God.  They were simply beautiful.  They encouraged all of us who knew them to step up to our potential. They both taught all of us that we were part of an eternal family & that families are what matter most.

Words can not express how much I needed & value all that they have taught me, how much I miss them & their sparkling smiles that warmed my heart & soul, how much I love them & how much I look forward to being with them again.  I hope & pray that one day I will have my light as bright & steady as theirs.  That will mean that I did step up to my potential, that I did learn from them & I became like them.

Strong Beautiful Women of God.