Amen

I found this wonderful talk at LDS.org today, and had to share it.  I have spoken in sacrament meeting twice on Mother's Day, and kind of blown it both times.  This is what I wish I had said.  I add my testimony to that of Sister Pace.  Mothering our children in a loving and respectful way requires the overcoming of our selfish tendencies, which leads to true joy - the object and design of our existence.  There have been dramatic changes in me since undertaking and embracing the path of motherhood.  I am a more conscious and evolved person.  I better understand the "why" behind many gospel principles.  I know that more growth lies ahead in the years to come.  

As an aside, I think it is so important to change and reframe our thinking about the role of children in our lives.  They are not burdens to be borne, they are not weights around our necks.  They are our spirit brothers and sisters, entrusted to our care for the early part of their mortal lives.  The human infant is born the most dependent of any mammal, and has the longest period of dependency.  The infant, baby, toddler and child need us in both physical and emotional ways.   As we feed, clothe, and love each member of our household we should be mindful of the Savior's example, and remember that as we serve them, we serve Him.