Saturday, November 07, 2009

As my mom has always said--and her mother before her--you can have one day to feel sorry for yourself, but then you've got to pick yourself up and keep going. So I had a little cry, and got a little sleep, and had a better day. Here are a few thoughts that helped me get excited again. Just click on the link. Let us all have the courage to create--whether a family, a flan, or a new future! And women, the faith to follow our intuition . . .


Create


The women in our lives are creatures endowed with particular qualities—divine qualities which cause them to reach out in kindness and with love to those about them.  We can encourage that outreach if we will give them opportunity to give expression to the talents and impulses that lie within them. 
-Gordon B. Hinckley


Never let a problem to be solved become more 
important than a person to be loved.
-Thomas S. Monson

8 comments:

Emily said...

I never tire of that video, only become more inspired each time. And Pres. Monson's quote is one of the most powerful lessons I've needed. Thank you for not only lifting yourself but me, too!

Charlotte said...

Thanks for that. I hadn't cried yet today.

Belinda said...

Beautiful and thought provoking, thank you for sharing. It has been such a joy to look out and see Saffron and Willa, laughing and playing with their new neighborhood family. I will be so bold as to speak for everyone, please reachout if you and Steve need anything at all, we love you. Truly, the easiest part of this adventure may well behind you, as you have felt. So glad to have you all back!!

Brooke said...

I love how they overlay the music on top of his talk. It's true, we all want to create, and it is a work in progress, AND it's HARD. Good for you. A good cry is always helpful(I think). Hope you have more good days than bad in the future.

Loren and Tama said...

Emily, thank you so much for sharing your experience with all of us. I know things are tough...wonderful in so many ways, but still so tough. You are an amazing woman, and always have been. I haven't seen you since you got the girls, but I remember talking with you about the adoption last time I saw you. You were so full of conviction that this was the right thing to do for your family. If you could instantly transplant yourself back a few months, just for a moment, and re-experience that conviction, I think you would be amazed all over again how strong that intuition was. Every day (or rather every moment) will bring you one step closer to "normal". Your family will soon have more memories that you have created together than were created prior to your union. Hang in there. You have such a beautiful family, and although you will most certainly have many moments where you feel inadequate for this challenge, just know that there are so many of us out there that know you are above and beyond adequate. We are all willing to be the extra strength that you might need. You and Steve are amazing friends, and I am sending hugs and prayers your way!

amydear said...

I've had my ups and downs this week too, but for no apparent reason. You have plenty! I'm glad you're feeling better.

Jamie said...

Emily- I am thinking of you all...isn't it funny when things change, it takes time to get used to the new "normal" even if it's a "normal" that we have wanted for a very long time! Thank you for sharing your journey. Love you both!

Roxey said...

Thanks Em. Love you