Powerful Women

I just read a quote that said:

"Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning , Satan shudders and says . . . 'Oh shit, she's awake.'"

When I read this quote, after getting a good laugh, I immediately thought of Mom. In a season when women have been in the limelight for their accomplishments, i.e.vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin, senator Hillary Clinton etc., I realize that there is no other woman who has more strength for good than our mom. She doesn't get the press coverage that should be warranted for such an amazing woman, but I really do think she, like Moroni can, cause the very powers of Hell to shake and lose their power. Then I think of my sisters who do the same thing in tossing evil out of their paths: There's Kathy who has a more tender, giving heart than anyone I know. She has such empathy for people, even those she has never met, that she will help without ever being asked. She lifts burdens and is the perfect leader for her four younger sisters. It makes me feel very secure to know when she is in charge. Shannon, is wise beyond her years--like an ageless, beautiful soul who doesn't just say in her prayers, "Please bless so and so" But is actually the one making those blessings come to pass. She gives strength to everyone she meets, because it just radiates out from her. Nancy is strong in part because of her great faith and commitment. Once she decides to do something, whether its to run a marathon at an insanely fast pace, be an extra loving wife, homeschool her children, or give a lesson in Relief Society, she, like our mom, does it to the full extent. She doesn't vasilate back and forth, but, like our Prophet Pres. Kimball admonished, will just "do it". Lastly, there's little sister Meg. Her love for others has steel-like strength. "Of these things Charity is the greatest of all" could be her life moto. She loves unconditionally, her Joshy, her kids, her friends, her family and her sisters. She is the best at making us love each other. She is the glue that keeps us together when we might drift apart a little leading our own lives. Then I have sister-in-laws on both sides of my family who are also great women of strength. And now, WHAT! The next generation of these women are even stronger than us, my nieces, our daughters, and now their daughters as in little Elle and Amber's girls. Yes I think, if we all love each other and never let little grievances get in our way, or dumb offences, we, TOGETHER, can cause Satan to shudder and say, "Oh shit, they're awake."

The strongest woman I know: Mom

The rest of us who want to follow in Mom's shadow...

Okay, maybe the Dad had something to do with our strength also. His girls sure do love him!!