S.P.A.R.K.L.E.

I have been thinking a lot lately about deep beauty and what it really means to possess true beauty. One of my favorite quotes is from one of my role models Audrey Hepburn. It says..

"For Beautiful Eyes, look for the good in others. For Beautiful Lips, speak only words of kindness. For a Slim Figure, share your food with the hungry. and For Poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone."

Elaine S. Dalton gave a talk entitled "Shine!" She said.. "I wish every Young Woman would know that her beauty does not lie in makeup or hip clothing or the latest styles in hair or jewelry. It lies in her righteousness. This is called "deep beauty"- the kind of beauty that shines form the inside out. It is the kind of beauty that does not wash off. It is spiritual attractiveness. To show this kind of beauty; you must SPARKLE."

S   Smile and remember that you are a Daughter of God
P   Pray Every Day
A  Attitude- be positive, look for the good
R   Read in the Book of Mormon five minutes a day
K  Keep the Commandments
L   Live the standards with exactness
E   Example- be an example of the believers

I hope and pray that I may someday be worthy to possess this kind of beauty. To truly shine from the inside out. I KNOW my Father in Heaven lives & I KNOW that he is with me every step of the way if I but only invite him to accompany me. I am so grateful for my own mother who possess this "deep beauty." For her grace and elegance. Thank you for being my SPARKLE, Mom!!

I LOVE YOU PAPSI

Lots of love, your little girl

hello june.

Happy Mothers Day!!

                                   

Happy Mother's day Mom!!

 You are so loved and we are so incredibly blessed to have such a wonderful Mother, role model, and friend. xox

she's feelin' 22.

Happy Birthday to my beautiful sister Jenny!!

I love you with all my heart.

LOVE ALWAYS

your little sister & biggest fan.

"Just Do It"

"Life isn't about keeping score. It's not about how many people call you and it's not about who you've dated, are dating, or haven't dated at all. It isn't about who you've kissed, what sport you play, or which guy or girl likes you. It's not about your shoes or you hair or the color of your skin or where you live or go to school. In fact, it's not about grades, money, clothes, or colleges that accept you or not. Life isn't about if you have lots of friends, or if you are alone, and it's not about how accepted or unaccepted you are. Life just isn't about that. But life is about who you love and who you hurt. It's about how you feel about yourself. It's about trust, happiness, and compassion. It's about sticking up for your friends and replacing inner hate with love. Life is about avoiding jealousy, overcoming ignorance, and building confidence. It's about what you say and what you mean. It's about seeing people for who they are and not what they have. Most of all, it is about choosing to use your life to touch someone else's in a way that could never have been achieved otherwise. These choices are what life's about."
-Nike Just Do It Ad Campaign

True beauty.

I just received a calling to work with the Special Needs Mutual as a youth counselor and it has been one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever had. I work with young women and young men of all different ages with all different disabilities but one thing that they all have in common is they have the Spirit of Christ with them and they truly shine. It is so incredible to go every week and to feel of their spirits and to see the light that they posses. One of my favorite memories since being called was "The Fashion Show." We made dresses for the young women out of plastic tablecloths, patterned duct tape, ribbons, bows, and stickers and helped them fill out a questionnaire where they were asked questions such as, what is your favorite color and what is your favorite food. They were also asked spiritual questions such as why does your Heavenly Father love you? and when do you feel closest to the Lord? Watching these young women walk down that runway, feeling so beautiful, twirling, smiling, and laughing hearing their simple yet powerful testimonies helped me to see what true beauty is. True beauty is the light of Christ that one posses. It is the light that shines through you and the knowledge that you never walk alone.