Patience

I had to give a Relief Society lesson on patience last Sunday. I really enjoyed studying this topic for two reasons. The first is that as I studied, I kept feeling drawn to my mission box. I was reading my mission journal, looking at pictures, reading my notes from studying etc... I know that I learned so much patience on my mission. I also found that the more patient I had to be, the more my love grew for the country, the people, the members, the investigators, my comps, myself, and the Lord. I am just so thankful that I got to serve a mission. I know that was a setting where I learned things that I couldn't have learned any other way. So much learning and growth in such a short time!! Second, while I was preparing this lesson, I was able to think about all the times I've had to be patient in my life and I've found that my greatest blessings are the ones I've had to wait for. I'm glad that I've had to wait for certain things in my life!! Having said that, I'll quit begging my husband for another baby "right now" and just be patient and let my little family develop in the proper time. I also want to be more patient with myself and my family. It's going to take a lot of prayers to accomplish this!!

Anybody Else??

Isn't there anybody else to vote for???? I can't stand John McCain and what's up with his running mate Sarah Palin?? It just seems like everything's been a circus since he chose her. I was totally put off by a comment I read about her where she says that before she agreed to run for Vice President, she wanted to know how involved the position would be because she would only run if it was very involved. Ok, how about being involved in your children's lives!! You have a really little one--take care of your baby!! I don't know, maybe she thinks she can give her children a better life this way, but that's no substitute for a mom. That just really bugs me!! Barack Obama is very charismatic!! Just on personality, I would vote for him, but unfortunately there's more to it than that. How can I vote for someone who is prochoice, pro gay marriage, and pro socialized healthcare?? I know there are so many more issues than these and I've been trying to do my research, but I can't find a reason to vote for either candidate--isn't there anybody else??