Welcome to Motherheart

I have thought about this Blog for a long time.  I decided to name it Motherheart because of a beautiful talk given by Julie B. Beck, then First Counselor in the YW General Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, entitled A "Mother Heart".  My youngest son was 17 at the time and he was very touched by the talk and shared his feelings often about it.  She says, "What is a mother heart and how is one acquired?  To paraphrase Proverbs: 'Who can find a ...woman(with a mother heart)? for her price is far above rubies...she..worketh willingly with her hands...With the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard...She stretcheth out her hand to the poor...Strength and honour are her clothing...She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.  She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eatheth not the bread of idleness"   A women with a mother heart has a testimony of the restored gospel, and she teaches the principles of the gospel without equivocation.  She is keeping sacred covenants made in holy temples.  Her talents and skills are shared unselfishly.  She gains as much education as her circumstances will allow, improving her mind and spirit with the desire to teach what she learns to the generations who follow her."
This has been my guide as I live my life.  I hope as a result of sharing my thoughts and feelings, I will be able to help others find the light of Christ, feel peace and comfort in their lives, serve others, uplift and strengthen the weak, help others delight in motherhood and strengthen testimonies.
I also have found it very important to control the environment in my home for better health.  I have found being healthy makes a big difference in well being and the ability to cope and handle life.  I have made several changes in my life and the products I use and will have in my home.  I look forward to the opportunity of sharing some of the things I have found that have changed my life.
One of the most rewarding was 20 years ago starting to walk with my husband every day.  We started walking and worked up to 2 miles 5 days a week.  We generally walk at 5:30 in the morning and this has been very therapudic for our marriage and individually.