Close to my heart

I was just called to be a teacher in the Relief Society. I teach the 4th Sunday of each month. My first assignment was this talk by Elder Ballard.
LDS.org - Ensign Article - Mothers and Daughters

I studied it for a month before I taught it. I cannot tell you the impact that it had on me. I have never been more grateful to be a daughter of God and to have daughters to teach, love, and learn from. I know that they are a gift and a blessing from my Heavenly Father to bring joy to my life. I love my girls more than I could ever express and I want them to know it is a privilege to be their mother.

After teaching the lesson the following week was General Conference and I was so grateful to listen and to know that the Lord is very interested in each and every one of us and I am so grateful that he is constantly teaching us and giving us the support and instruction we need to be the best parents we can be and the comfort we need when things don't seem to be going the way it should.

I know that my Heavenly Father loves me and I am so thankful for his love and sacrifice. I am grateful to be part of an eternal family. I love my beautiful daughters. I love my wonderful husband. These are the things that bring me the greatest joy.