New Beginnings

My dear young sisters—you who stand for truth and righteousness,

 you who seek goodness, you who have entered the waters of baptism

 and walk in the ways of the Lord—our Father in Heaven has promised

 that you will “mount up with wings as eagles; [you] shall run, and not be

 weary; and [you] shall walk, and not faint.”  You “shall not be deceived.”

God will bless and prosper you.  “The gates of hell shall not prevail 

against you; … and the Lord God will disperse the powers of darkness

 from before you, and cause the heavens to shake for your good, and his name’s glory.”

from: Your Happily Ever After

by: Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“You are a beloved daughter of Heavenly Father, prepared to come to the earth at this particular time for a sacred and glorious purpose.” 

no...i didnt forget to wash my face...Im Cinderella...cant you tell!!!???

These are the two new girls that will be Beehives, and make our group all the more bright and wonderful.

"Sisters, those words are true! They are not made up in a fairy tale! Isn’t it remarkable to know that our eternal Heavenly Father knows you, hears you, watches over you, and loves you with an infinite love? In fact, His love for you is so great that He has granted you this earthly life as a precious gift of “once upon a time,” complete with your own true story of adventure, trial, and opportunities for greatness, nobility, courage, and love. And, most glorious of all, He offers you a gift beyond price and comprehension. Heavenly Father offers to you the greatest gift of all—eternal life—and the opportunity and infinite blessing of your own “happily ever after.”

-Uchtdorf

It was an evening of fairy tales and princesses.  It was the night to welcome our new princesses who turn 12 years old this year and will then join us in this inspired program to help young women grow and develop in the gospel.  We had a lot of fun!  A lot of hard work was done by a very willing and talented youth committee. And yes...they even had me do some very inadequate public speaking...ugh...I hate this part of the 'job.' The rest of my "job"....I love!!! Who wouldnt...working with these amazing, beautiful girls and these amazing leaders!!!