February Message

Dear Sisters,

As I listened to Sister Hadfield commenting at the VT conference on the “Angels Among Us.” I reflected back on the many sisters who have influenced my life and helped me in a positive, uplifting way giving me strength when I needed it most. Either through visiting teaching; by bringing food when I was ill; or just the example they have set by not judging others; by their sacrifices and trials, and their service.

We all tend to be really hard on ourselves and get down because we don’t think we measure up to others, or we think about all the bad things we’ve done or the things we aren’t getting done. We always forget about all the good we have done in our lives, the service given; the trials we’ve been through; and the sacrifices we have all made in behalf of others, either family or friends, in or out of the church.

Our Father in Heaven and the Savior has so much love for us and we are our own worst judges. We need to remember that love and try to share it with others as we can. We do not need to run faster than we have the ability too and not beat ourselves up for being mortal. We will not be perfect in this life and the important thing is to not give up on ourselves and allow others to help us and support us. It is important for us to be forgiving of each other and our weaknesses and try to support each other in any way we can. We are not in competition with each other. We are living in a time of much turmoil and we will need each other in many ways. I grow in love for each of you as I serve in Relief Society and I know how much love Jennifer, Lacee, and Cheryl feel for you all. We pray for you and always have your welfare on our minds.

Sincerely, Sister Yoshioka