Avalon Ward News

Happy Mother's Day. 

What a special time to celebrate our mothers and the wonderful women in our lives. I think back on the serval talks that I've given over the years and I think for like four years in a row I talked on Mother's Day. What a tribute it is to speak about my mother and the wonderful person she is. I hope some of her attributes rubbed off on me.

One of the most powerful stories of mothers is of the two thousand stripling warriors. It has always astonished me the boy's bravery volunteering to fight in place of their fathers. Just that act alone gives me a glimpse of not only what kind of people they were, but what their mothers were like. People that we look up to, spend time with, and love; seem to share those attributes. The Two thousand stripling warriors had mothers that shared the attributes of Faith, Courage, and Love. The Boys say "We do not doubt our mothers Knew it" as they get ready to turn and face the Lamanites. What faith their mothers must have had. 

Russell M. Nelson, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has stated: “Mother’s Day is truly special. I never cease to be amazed that when Heavenly Father created women, he not only gave them the capacity to bring life into the world, but he also endowed them with the gifts required to shape and teach all of us.” 

May we Remember the mothers in our lives and the attributes they have shared with us. That has shaped our lives. May we make sure they know we love them.