I so needed this talk!

I was so touched today by Elder M. Russell Ballard's (Quorum of the twelve)talk! I'm sure every woman was. I especially needed to hear this message, because I often feel inadequate in being a wife and mother and knowing who I am and feeling like it's okay to take the time to figure that out. His message gave my heart such a warm feeling, and I so appreciated that our Church leaders are so mindful of us as a Woman of God. I took some quick notes. I'm sure they are not super accurate, but I thought that it would be okay if I shared what I got from his talk and what touched my heart.

Special message to Wives
What can you do to be more involved with your family

Amid the challenges there are shining moments of Joy and satisfaction don’t rush past the fleeting moments.

Live in the moment more. Treasure the "doing a little more and getting it done a little less"

Don’t over schedule yourself or your children. Families need unstructured time to laugh listen and play together.

Find some time for yourself sisters to cultivate your talents or interests and make time for them to replenish you or you will have less and less to give to others.

Avoid any kind of substance abuse thinking it will help you accomplish most and don’t get caught up in soap operas or surfing the internet turn to the Lord.
Pray study and teach the gospel. Pray deeply about your role as a mother. There is great power in prayer. Ask that God would help you raise them as he wants them raised.

What Husbands Can do for wives:
Give more validation for what your wife does. Schedule some evenings together just the two of you.

Schedule time to talk to your wife about each childs needs.

Take over and give your wife a day once in a while it will enhance your appreciation. You may do a lot of lifting twisting and bending!

Come home from work and spend time with your family.

Children can do for mother:
Pick up your toys
Make your bed and do other chores without being asked
Say thank you more often
Put your arms around your mother often and tell her you love her

Church can do for wife:
Be watchful and considerate of time and resource demands on young families and there mothers.

By small and simple things are great things brought to pass.

Never wonder if you have worth in the sight of the Lord and the Church.
Remember the family is central to the creators plan for the destiny of his children
Prepare together now to be together through all eternity.

Find joy and happiness in your sacred roles as daughters of God.