tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188884471934998778.post2814879778439390883..comments2024-02-21T21:12:23.699-08:00Comments on Living For Garrett: InsightVeronicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11627292506868580850noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188884471934998778.post-30822829678272661222010-01-20T09:54:28.784-08:002010-01-20T09:54:28.784-08:00Veronica!
When it rains it pours for you! I lov...Veronica! <br />When it rains it pours for you! I love that you always seem to find the silver lining, or at least know that "this too shall pass." I really enjoyed this post; not because of your struggles, but because of the great counsel you sought out and shared with us. We could all use it! Thanks, and know that I'm thinking of you!Jylairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04788857406282457202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188884471934998778.post-25083691687505610652010-01-19T22:32:18.649-08:002010-01-19T22:32:18.649-08:00You know, I know there's a lot that we can'...You know, I know there's a lot that we can't do to help but that word "delegate" needs to be used more by you. Margo, Alicia and I are totally here for you. Please let us do more. You are an amazing PP and I see the love you have for the children. And hello, you're kids are so sweet and so well behaved so we all know you're an incredible mother. Like everyone has said, just hang in there and the Lord will continue to bless you in ways that you can and cannot see!Ute Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02348816181420514777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188884471934998778.post-45576885317365299612010-01-19T16:20:23.895-08:002010-01-19T16:20:23.895-08:00That is one of my most favorite scriptures and one...That is one of my most favorite scriptures and one that helped me walk through some of the trials we have gone through in the last couple of years. I told myself a long time ago that my goal would be to sit down in eternity with great men like him and then I realized what I asked for... and that trials would come to help me be worthy of such blessings... how could we possibly feel we could associate in the eternities with great men and women if we have not walked through our own trials and had faith that we could get through them better and stronger! You can do it!Living My Dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07824677644112879066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188884471934998778.post-64888844068070953542010-01-19T10:30:05.883-08:002010-01-19T10:30:05.883-08:00Sweetie you do have a lot on your plate I admire y...Sweetie you do have a lot on your plate I admire you for doing it all. Hang in there the blessings only come after the trial of your faith, and when it does it will be that much rewarding and sweeter :)Belhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070281535004289698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188884471934998778.post-43169318754537304622010-01-19T10:10:49.497-08:002010-01-19T10:10:49.497-08:00First of all, I have so much respect for you-teach...First of all, I have so much respect for you-teaching piano, Primary President, 4 kids...I don't know how you do it all. <br />I too have been feeling this way-why us? We try to do everything right, yet it's been one thing after another-Zak lost his job, we had to move, our house situation fell apart, we were threatened with a lawsuit, this past week our car up and died and fixing it was going to cost more than what the car was worth....the trials just keep coming. My Dad pointed out the same thing though when I was complaining to him-in fact, he pointed out ALL of the many righteous people that have suffered despite their diligence. Job, Joseph Smith, Mormon... Most of the people in the scriptures suffered enormously--no one is immune. It's the refiner's fire. One thing that is always a comfort to me is that there is opposition in all things-that means for all of the awful things that happen, there will be equally wonderful blessings that we will (and do) receive.<br />I read this talk by Elder Eyring about 100 times while Zak was unemployed:<br />http://www.lds.org/conference/talk/display/0,5232,49-1-1032-7,00.html<br />We'll be praying for your family1bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14726833244459808309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188884471934998778.post-55238520356504652792010-01-19T06:04:03.206-08:002010-01-19T06:04:03.206-08:00I think you are doing an amazing job! If you ever ...I think you are doing an amazing job! If you ever need me to watch the kids so you can do more or just get things done. I would love for them to come over and play! I am VERY serious with this offer!<br />Hang in there!Joey and Nettiferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10503554440845762613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188884471934998778.post-69941449686693268282010-01-18T21:29:07.717-08:002010-01-18T21:29:07.717-08:00Veronica- you are amazing. I know first hand how ...Veronica- you are amazing. I know first hand how difficult it is to be a Primary President and have young children at the same time - but I only had 2 young children - not 4 and I was not teaching piano lessons at the same time. There were many many many times when I thought about how my calling was stressing me out and taking me away from my family - when the church is supposed to be all about strengthening families right? But I do believe that the Lord blesses your family and more than makes it up to them somehow. Just remember what I told myself over and over - you can't be a perfect primary president when you are a mother of young children. I know you, you are an absolute perfectionist and anything less than the best is not good enough for you - but it is impossible. Focus on being the best mother you can - people are watching you and looking to your example of motherhood and through that you will be blessing the children in your primary. Focus on the missionary aspects of Primary and delegate everything else. Call me anytime to chat or vent, looking back I wish I would have listened to my own advice:)Rob and Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07901437606835263098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188884471934998778.post-28470116423696876502010-01-18T16:58:03.925-08:002010-01-18T16:58:03.925-08:00Thank you for sharing that! I so so so needed to ...Thank you for sharing that! I so so so needed to hear that!<br /><br />I feel like every day is an immense trial. New trials every day. The burdens are sometimes too much, and I feel like all I can do is cry, because it seems like there is nothing else TO do.<br /><br />I love that scripture, and I am going to write it down and put it by my bed. I think I have always known how true it was, but it helps to be reminded of that. Frequently.<br /><br />By the way, if there was a "Bishop Thatcher Fan Club", I would so be in it! Truly a man of God in every way!Sarah Stileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15148439568215042861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188884471934998778.post-74208848508729719112010-01-18T14:12:13.960-08:002010-01-18T14:12:13.960-08:00And I thought I was busy! You truly are amazing. ...And I thought I was busy! You truly are amazing. I don't know how you can handle 17 students. I had 7 at the beginning of last year and now I am down to 2 (and not complaining too much!), but no one wants to take anymore?? I think that the harder the objective, the more rewarding in the end. Hopefully that is how it will be with your calling. I have changed from the pianist to the choirster! It's a big difference, but I love it:) I do have a lot to draw from with my mom:) I hope the Lord will "strengthen" you to deal with your challenges. I think that is how he answers our prayers instead of taking things away. I hope things start looking up for you! Even though I haven't seen you for so long (has it really been around 8 or 9 years??) I feel so close to you through your blog. My heart goes out to you. If you ever need someone to talk to: give me a call - 435-730-3510!Chambers Clanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04716513324050358553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188884471934998778.post-35004197782157582442010-01-18T04:51:17.122-08:002010-01-18T04:51:17.122-08:00Wow, such sound advice! You do have a pretty amaz...Wow, such sound advice! You do have a pretty amazing bishop, and you are pretty amazing too. You'll get through it! Lots of love to you!Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15191204824979721343noreply@blogger.com