Day 9: Making some Valentine's

For today's Valentine activity I started making my Valentine's- yay! In fact, if you're reading this blog, you very well might get one! I don't think I have to explain why this is Valentiney, it just is.

Here is the mess from the Valentine's.

Here is the paper, address book and some stickers!

What I love about me on this Tuesday, I love that I cry. Visa Olympic commercials, babies, old people, small animals, animal cruelty, thinking about the meat I eat too much, Pollyanna, The Incredibles and just about any other family movie- they all have one thing in common, they make me cry! I used to be really embarrassed about crying, but now I see it as a gift. I'm glad I cry 6 times when I watch The Incredibles rather than releasing stress or anger via punching people or acting dangerously. You see, my crying is a release and I'm able to release pretty easily!

David A. Bednar quoted Marvin J. Ashton, saying, "In October 1987 Elder Marvin J. Ashton, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, spoke in general conference about spiritual gifts. I recall with fondness the impact his message had upon me at that time, and the things he taught then continue to influence me today. In his message Elder Ashton detailed and described a number of less conspicuous spiritual gifts—attributes and abilities that many of us might not have considered being spiritual gifts. For example, Elder Ashton highlighted the gifts of asking; of listening; of hearing and using a still, small voice; of being able to weep; of avoiding contention; of being agreeable; of avoiding vain repetition; of seeking that which is righteous; of looking to God for guidance; of being a disciple; of caring for others; of being able to ponder; of bearing mighty testimony; and of receiving the Holy Ghost (see “There Are Many Gifts,” Ensign, Nov. 1987, 20)."

You see? I have the gift of weep! And it is a gift, I LOVE THAT I CAN CRY!