A Thought...

I have been thinking a lot about perfection lately. I think that it's a facade in this life. I think that we, as women, are too hard on ourselves. There is no such thing as perfection here on this earth. I am learning to accept that in my life, and hope that you can do the same someday (Olivia.) 

What prompted this post is the fact that our physical bodies are capable of so much. Having children, physically, as we can is amazing and I am so grateful I was able to have Oliva. Although our bodies are wonderful temples that we are to respect and treat as a temple; we often don't. For one reason or another. It's easy for us to pass judgement on others, and say "How can they eat that fast food?" "How can they drink and do drugs? Don't they know it's bad for you?" But in reality, I find myself doing it all the time to myself. I say things like: "Why am I not thinner?" "Why can't I just have this type of body?" "I'm not the weight I want to be." Truth is: Grass is always greener on the other side. I always think that if I can just do a little bit more, then I'll feel happier and be where I want to be. It's just not always true. I think goals are wonderful things when thought up with worthy intentions. I just think that my idea of perfection has translated to what happiness I can allow myself to have and enjoy. The main thing is that you have to love yourself as God does. He loves us so much, and knows us much better than we know ourselves. We have to learn to do the things that are good for us (with slip ups along the way :) ), and realize that we are blessed when we do the right things for our bodies and minds. 

I love you Olivia, and the last thing I want to give you is a complex about what you should or should not be. Heavenly Father made you, and you are a sweet daughter of Him. I mean that in the most sincere way, because I know how much I love you, and dad, and imagine that times infinity. That is how much He loves each of us. Be true to yourself, and remember that you are lovely in His sight. I love you.