Divinity of Motherhood

Although I am far from experiencing motherhood myself i have to express my gratitude and unwavering love for my mother. This Month's visiting teaching message talked about how we need to stand up for families and mother hood embracing our divine roles.

Julie B. Beck, Relief Society general president:

“As a disciple of Jesus Christ, every woman in this Church is given the responsibility for upholding, nurturing, and protecting families. Women have distinct assignments given to them from before the foundation of the world. And as a covenant-keeping Latter-day Saint woman, you know that raising your voice in defense of the doctrine of the family is critical to the strength of families the world over”

We have been issued a call to bring about the greater good and not stand quietly when others argue against the divine roles of the family. On top of that this last few weeks I've been learning in women's health about pregnancy, human sexuality, and the right we have as women to " Multiply and Replenish"with in the bounds of matrimony. Upon a little research i found the meanings of the words multiply and replenish. Multiply didn't really surprise me but the word replenish really stuck a string. The dictionary defined it as to make full, or complete. Think about that for a moment, We have been given the divine calling to use our multiplying abilities to make full, bringing spirit children, into the fullness of this life by providing them with a body of flesh and bone.

I feel so privileged to be raised in a home where this divine role was not under played but embraced. I have to thank my mother for making it possible for me to be brought to the fullness of mortality. I am grateful that I have the ability to someday bring children into this world. As we watched the "miracle of life" video and watched the actual process of birth i was amazed and awed at the perfectness of this experience. Parts of me are a little scared but the euphoria of child birth i can say i look forward to with all my heart. I look forward to the day when get to hold my child in my arms for the first time. Whether i experience that in this life or the next i have been promised that my greatest joys will come from my children.

Mom thank you for giving me life, I will never be able to repay you for what you have done for me, but i pray you know how much i love and appreciate you. With out you I would not be. Thank you to you and dad for teaching me about the Proclamation of the family, raising it as Moroni's banner of liberty, Being proud of your relationship and showing me how to build a relationship with my father in heaven.

Mom again I am so grateful for you, you are not just the women who gave me life, you are the women who I call my best friend.

Top 5 Memories with my Mother

1. My mom and I's day at the Wedge in New Port Beach. " The Chase" The day was totally just about her and I and i wouldn't have had it any other way!


2. Conversations we've had while I've been at college


3. Having the Patience with me to teach me how to cook. I will never forget her making rolls in the "old house" and i wanted to help. She handed me a large orange bowl with some dough to make all my own. It was disgusting but it really got me to love to cook/bake.


4. I believe it was in 2nd grade class that we had a career day. Some parents came as accountants, bankers, even police and firemen but my mom came as the best job in the world a full time stay at home mom. She made cookies for the whole class and told them about her wonderful role as a mother. At the time i thought it was cool because she brought cookies but i never realised what exactly she was teaching me that day. She showed me that being a mother is like being a nurse, a chef, a driver counselor, and friend all at the same time, and THAT is the greatest job in the world!


5. This is the most recent. K and I went home to surprise dad for his big 50th b-day and mom was in on the whole surprise. As we were driving into the garage i made a bet in the car what mom would come out screaming. And not even a second later mom comes running into the garage screaming and jumping up and down with her hands in the air. It was so funny but still a cool feeling seeing mom so excited to see us! It was great!

I love you Mom.

A.Kerr

Find a reason to love...

Today in my Women's Health class we were talking about relationships and things we can do to have successful ones now and in the future. Although i am not in a long term relationship in which this advice applies to i thought this would be a good thing to pass on to all of you. Find a reason to love your spouse everyday. It could be the same reason for weeks on end, or it could be that they brought you lunch that day, even closed the door so you could sleep. I challenge each of you to find something, everyday, about the person your married to, that you love. It will be harder some days apposed to others but it is possible. So today, find something you love about your spouse. Write it down, make a little tally, so when things get tough, you can say this is why I love you today. We may not always like them, but we sure love them.

• Mom- Today I LOVE YOU because you are there to talk to me, all the time.
• K.- Today I LOVE YOU because you let me steal your shirt and I'm wearing it today.
• W- Today I LOVE YOU because i think you're a great mom
• KM- I LOVE YOU today because you are able to handle conflict with calm
• Christ- I LOVE YOU today because you forgave me once again
• Daddy-I LOVE YOU today because i listening to the music mix you made me and it made me miss you.
• D- I LOVE YOU today because you set a great example to me, and you're working hard at it.
• A- I LOVE YOU today because your alarm let me sleep in :)

It doesn't have to be a big deal. The smallest things in life can end up being the most meaningful.

Go, Find something you love about the people you love today!

A. Kerr

Stress!

Stress, we all have it, well have to deal with it, yet we ALL hate it! Stress is just stressful just to think about. These last few weeks have been filled with Large amounts of stress. My obsessive planning has caused me to stress but only because there is a lot to get done before that day can come. Anyways, updates, hmm do I even have any? Well this weekend I went to Utah to Help K and S move. K hurt her back so I was there to be here. It was fun to spend time with them and oh boy, my biceps are sore. I guess I am not in that good of shape after all.
As for Fitness i am working on Finding Coordinators. Its going to be a challenge but i'm trying very hard to get it done, ASAP. Wish my luck, or better yet, please keep me in your prayers! thanks!
Oh here is one cool thing. So I have been anti-Ipod for ever, didn't like em, didn't use 'em they were just an expensive way to listen to music. Well i gave in. I got my tax return and decided i wanted to do something for myself and I bought myself a hot Pink Ipod. Its great i can run with it, its perfect for the gym and I can even upload conference talks to it. Its so nice! No complaints there! So guess i've evolved to an Ipod girl. But its so cute! and its Pink! By the way as of late i seem to have an obsession with pink. Not a lot of it, just little pink things. I'm back to my Pink Boots days. ( for those of you who don't know that story, lets just say when i was little iwas attactched at the toe to my Pink boots.)
Anways thats all i've got to report on! remember to stay fit and healthy. March is here spring is coming!
PS- Families are FOREVER!

Fitness!!

This week was full of exciting, yet stressful things. As of Monday I was coming home for the summer, by Wednesday I was considering staying, and by Thursday it was Offical. Yes that is true. I am Staying in Idaho for the summer(spring) semester. I had an interview to be the Newest Fitness Director for Fitness Activties and I got the position! Because of this job I will be able to stay the summer. I am the director over fitness groups and activties. At first I was in complete shock when I got the call but now i'm so excited I can't Handle it! I have no many great ideas for this summer and I hope they all will work out! Here are some my ideas, tell me what you think

• Hot Mommas- A work out Group for expecting mothers


• Dam Runners- A marathon Training group for the Dam Marathon in June(which I Plan on running, well at least a half marathon)


• Relief Society Fitness Groups


• Married events, and workout groups.


• Any more Ideas are Welcome!

Its going to be such an awesome summer. I am going to miss my family so much, but i hope this will give the good opportunites to grow and learn as a leader. Thank you heavenly father for this chance to grow and the opportunity to Learn. With Christ all things are possible.

So as a reward to myself for getting this job i bought myself the cutest running out fit and it was on Sale! so here is my pic, Its a cute pair of black running capris as well as a white runners jacket! I hope you like!

Adventure of the Week!

This week i've done some awesome things! To go along with my Goal of the month of going to the gym and going something active everyday I got to do some really cool thins! On Thursday I went rock climbing for the first time since i broke my leg, and Today (saturday) i went XC Skiing! It was awesome! Here are some awesome pictures of my adventure this week!

I was so scared i was going to fall off the bridge, but it was cool anyway

It was a beautiful day. This is just a few of the beautiful sights I got to see!

If any of you get a chance to go XC skiing do it! Its a doable adventure that you WILL NOT forget. Its a great way to enjoy the outdoors while getting a chance to clear your head, my only advice to is stick to the trail and bring sunglasses!

A.Kerr

Cards!

So I have a new Passion/obsession. I had made a goal to make cards like two weeks ago, and I've finally dont it!! Thursday I went to the Local craft store and looked at paper and finally an hour later I walked out with some great finds. Take a look and tell me what you think....

Pictures!

I thought you would all like a little UP date with Pictures. Here are some fun ones with my roommates this semester.

Here are my lovely roommates and I!

S.Me.J.M.A.A

ME and A. being Nerdy college students

Finally its the Noses Goes Game, its very fun!