Virtue Project

Wow, I've been working on my virtue project for quite a while now.

I do really good for a few weeks and them not so well for a few weeks.

But as I was reading today I found my self getting really excited. Not

because I'm less than 100 pages from the end but Because I'm almost

to the Christ in America part. This is my favorite part of the Book of

Mormon. But I don't think I've ever been really excited about reading

it. This must be a blessing.

I've been workin'..... slower than I should.....

I've been slacking more than I should be. I get going for a few weeks

I'm on fire, just accomplishing goal after goal. Then I hit a down swing

where I get nothing done for weeks at a time. Hopefully I'm on an up

swing right now.

Choice and Accountability #2

This one requires me to read the the "For the Strength of YOUth"

pamphlet. Which I think is great. I'm gonna list some things and areas

that I need to improve in.

I need to stop playing the blame game with myself and others.

I need to express my gratitude more often to my Heavenly

Father. I need to finish the school program that I am paying

for. I need to start getting up in the morning and getting

dressed right away so that I don't wander around in my PJ's

half of the day. I need to support Kory more. I need to be more

aware of my language and the language in my music. I hadn't

realized how much Penny is picking up. And If it's inappropriate

for her then it should be for me also. I need to repent more often.

I need to keep the thought of being un-honest from entering my

mind. I need to be careful about making exceptions for the sabbath

day. Tithing is the thing I struggle with the most. I need to gain a

better testimony of it so that it won't be so hard.

I need to get in better Physical shape and look for more

opportunities to serve others.

These are the things that I picked out from the "for the Strength

of YOUth" pamphlet that I could improve on. I have alot to do.

Good Works #1

I did Good Works #1 which requires so reading

and acknowledging acts of service that are given to me for

2 weeks. I hadn't noticed how much people serve me.

I'm going to write them all letters today.

Integrity #1

For integrity #1 I needed to read the "for the Strength of YOUth"

also and make a plan to stay worthy to attend the

temple. Since I am a current temple recommend holder

I thought I would make a plan to attend more

and have a better attitude about the things I need to

do to attend the temple. I'm going to pay

a full tithing with a positive outlook.

I will attend the temple more often and not make

excuses why I shouldn't go. I plan to attend at least 6

times a year. Also I'm going to support my

church leaders with more enthusiasm.

Completed!!!!

Ok this is what I have completed in the last couple of weeks.....

Divine Nature #2 and #3

#2 was about appreciation for womanhood. I read through
the Proclamation to the world,and every time I read it I am
more amazed by how inspired it is. I really needed this experience
because I'd been having a really hard time "loving" being at home
with the kids all the time. After doing this experience I realized
that I had a lot more things to do at home then just be here and
care for the kids. Also that this is the most important thing I can be
doing with my life right now... nobody could replace me in my
children's lives. Also I can do so much better than I have been
doing and I have recommitted myself to my choice.

# 3 was about making home better. For 2 weeks your suppose to
make an effort to improve your families life. Instead of focusing on
one person I made an effort to pray for my family members individually
each night. This was really good for me because I was having a difficult
time "liking" some of my family lately and it was really good for me to try
see them for everything good that they offer in my life. I did make a
special effort to make sure that I told Kory every day how much I loved
him and thank him for all the little things that he does for me.
this experience had a really big effect on me and I have found myself
less likely to stay angry at my family and to try to see harder what it
is that could be causing them to say and do the things that they do.
I have also tried to be more aware of the things that I say and have
tried to be more sensitive to others... hopefully I can keep trying.

Individual Worth #1 and #3......

I completed #1 and #3 in Individual Worth It was really nice.
#1 was about knowing that I am a daughter of God. I was really
good to do just because sometimes you need to be reminded
that you are loved even when things don't go your way. The
Lord knows what is going on and he can see much farther
ahead than I can and sometimes I just need to except that
he knows better than I do.

#3 is about noticing the worthwhile qualities of others....
this has been hard to remember to do. But the funny
part is that When I've found myself being negative about
someone lately "worthwhile qualities" has popped into
my head and I've reminded my myself to look for the
things they have that are good.

Choice and Accountability #3 is about Agency
I just did this one today and I was really good
to thing about the choices I have made. I am
grateful that for the most part the big choices
in my life have been good and Heavenly Father
has always been there to help me make them. I know
that he will continue ti be there to help me make
any choice that I can't make alone. Plus he sent me a
good family and a good husband who will all help me make
the right choices.

Good Works #1 Record of service

For this experience I kept a record of good works
that My family members have done for the last 2 weeks.
I have yet to write them the little notes that I need to in
order to let them know that their little acts of service don't
go unnoticed. I was amazed at how much my family serves
me with out even knowing it. They are all such good examples
to me!

I also Completed 2 virtue experiences ......

#1 is about chasity and purity. Once again I read the Proclamation
to the world, which is always great. I really don't struggle with chasity
but purity is more broad. The one thing I really thought of was how
to be a good example to my daughters in purity and how to stress
the importance of chasity to them. I think that if I follow the words
of the proclamation and of the prophets and just teach the girls that
what the Prophet says is important then everything will be okay.

#2 was about virtuous living. It talked about how the spirit will not
dwell in and unclean temple and I related it to myself and to my living
space. It's important that I keep myself physically and spiritually clean
as well as the spaces around me.

Anyway that's what I've completed lately.... I'm more than 1/2
way done but I know reading the BOM for the virtue Project is
going to take a while.... Love you all!

Knowledge..... is Power!

I did a knowledge experience and I also did my knowledge value project.

For my experience I made Easter dresses for Penny, Lila and Makenna.

I was definitely a learning experience. My mom helped me alot but I

figured that if I do it every year I will eventually be decent at it.

For my Knowledge Project I quit soda and started working out 3 times

a week. I lost 10 pounds, some of which I have gained back. But I have

started doing it again and I hope that this time I can stick to it longer

than 3 weeks!

I am so glad that I have had a chance to work on my Personal Progress

again. I has meant alot more to me this time around and I am going to be

proud to say I did it twice when my girls get old enough to be in YW.

I gives you so many opportunities to grow.

Divine Nature Value Project

For my Divine Nature Value Project I learned how to make

Oreo balls and then I taught the beehives how to make them.

First they are so YUMMY! I was glad I learned to make them.

They are really easy and really good. I made them first at my

house and took the ones I made to some of the young women.

I had a good time teaching the YW to make them. It was a good

learning experience and I'm glad I did it.

What I plan to finish soon....

Ok, so these are the experiences and projects that I am currently working on.
Divine Nature Value Project- Teaching how to make gourmet chocolates.
Knowledge #2- Learning to cook some new things out of Deceptively Delicious.
Knowledge Value Project- New work out schedule and diet plan.
Choice and Accountability Value project- Evaluate Media in my home, Put up reminders and sell inappropriate DVDs.
Good Works #2- Make a menu and follow and prepare all meals for 2 weeks.

Wish me luck!

Good Works #3

For this experience I read Mosiah 18: 7-10 and it's dicusses helping others. (comfort those who stand in need of comfort, mourn with those who mourn......) And I'm listing 3 things that I will try more often to do in order to comfort those around me. One thing I will do it leave notes or messages for those who I know are having a difficult time. (though the mail, email or even Facebook.) Because knowing that someone is thinking about you is a really great feeling! 2nd I will help whenever possible with little things that people need. I will focus especially on people I'm finding it hard to love. 3rd I will make sure that I listen and smile more often at everyone I know.

Choice and Accountabilty #1

So a few weeks ago I decided to change how I was doing my scripture study. We started having family scripture study with Penny before bed time along with family prayer. Before Kory and I had just been doing it right before bed. I've found that I'm getting alot more out of it in the early evening. I have also re-worked my daily schedule so that I have some time each morning to do some personal study and work on my personal progress. I just gave up watching as much tv in the mornings. I turn on some cartoons for Penny and lay Lila down for a nap and then I have 30 mins to study. It really helps me keep my cool for the rest of the day. I'm still getting used to the new change and sometimes I still forget but I'm working hard to remember, and I feel the blessings in my life. I also notice that I don't have so much of an inner struggle when it comes to keeping the commandments. I just have to say..."if I know the church is true then I know i shouldn't....." (fill in the blank) It's been making my choices alot easier. It's easier to attend church meetings, Do what my leaders ask, and follow the things the prophet says. I'm so grateful for Personal Progress!

Individual Worth #2- Patriarchal Blessing

So I read the section in true to the faith about Patriachal Blessings. I was impressed by one phase in there. It said "you should read it humbly, prayerfully and frequently." I find that I only think to read it when I'm having problems in my life. I need to be more humble about it also. I need to take time to read it and sit quietly and prayerfully consider what it says. I'm sure that something different will stand out each time if I do.

Faith #2- Mothers

so for this experience I read the story of the stripling warriors.

It's such a good story, i enjoy it every time. Also I re-read the

proclamation to the world. I'm supposed to list what some

qualities of a good mother would be. Some are really obvious..

like patiance, loving, understanding and things like that but I

wanted to list a few that are a little less common. These are also

qualities that I would like to develop.

• a consideration for other feelings
• organization
• love of the scriptures
• a willingness to serve
• faith in the prophet
• excepance of things as they are, not as I hope.
• Willingness to try my hardest

I am going to recommit myself to FHE and family scripture study because I tend to brush it off thinking that penny is too young, but now is the time. I don't want her to doubt that I knew it.