Stepping it up

Today was a rough day. I was not on my best behavior as a mother. It is really tough sometimes! 

My loving Perris asked me what I needed when he walked in the door, and I promptly left on a solo bike ride and he turned to take over the boys in the tub.  What a great man I've got. 

I plugged Elder D. Todd Christofferson in my ears and enjoyed a ride around our community lakes. 

It was so fast and easy not towing my 60 lb load behind me ;)

The beauty of the scenery matched the beauty of the words I was hearing. 

"My dear young friends, be content in all your strivings to put His will first. Learn to want what He wants. Confess and acknowledge Him in every aspect of your life. Don't be ashamed of Christ or the Gospel. Be willing to lay down cherished thigs, cherished relationships, even life itself for Him. 

But while you live, let your life be an offering. Take up His cross each day in obedience and service. These are the implications and fruits of our faith."

Alright! Time to step it up and be better!!  I shall do my darned-est!