tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6412599672217240831.post7280174017780803398..comments2024-03-23T11:11:51.971-06:00Comments on Valerie's Attempt at Pondering: Then He Smiled at MeValeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14796161900653422174noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6412599672217240831.post-33058662251444939472009-12-20T23:30:16.987-07:002009-12-20T23:30:16.987-07:00I've often been frustrated with my lack of &qu...I've often been frustrated with my lack of "expressive" talents (music, art, dance, etc). I FEEL so much but I can never get it out there! I have some talents that I really value, but sometimes I wonder if they really qualify as "talents". It was so refreshing to read you say that you "wonder what [your] drum is" with such confidence that what you have is a drum - worthy to offer to the world (which you definatley do!). Hmm...does that make any sense? I tend to have difficulty expressing myself -lol! :-PTarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05289203165584058618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6412599672217240831.post-48724324569149279492009-12-19T14:20:57.148-07:002009-12-19T14:20:57.148-07:00Beautiful! I love that song. :)Beautiful! I love that song. :)Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17204776831565649927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6412599672217240831.post-54242078773597211482009-12-18T09:18:01.078-07:002009-12-18T09:18:01.078-07:00You know the saying, "the only thing that is ...You know the saying, "the only thing that is truly ours to offer our Savior is our will"? <br />Its amazing how hard that is. Even though we know our lives would be so much lighter and happier if we could make our will his will. And yet, we insist on being stubborn and doing it all by ourselves. At least, I am. I'm still learning how to fully rely om him.<br />That is the gift I am working on.Serene is my name, not my life!https://www.blogger.com/profile/02181359150279923307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6412599672217240831.post-48789885795931583712009-12-17T18:54:54.425-07:002009-12-17T18:54:54.425-07:00I love the idea as a lesson. I am going to put it ...I love the idea as a lesson. I am going to put it in my idea book for family home evening and achievement day for next year. In the mean time I better start looking for my drum. I don't want to meet Christ totally empty handed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6412599672217240831.post-8712189041332498122009-12-17T18:52:36.291-07:002009-12-17T18:52:36.291-07:00The Little Drummer Boy is my mother's favorite...The Little Drummer Boy is my mother's favorite Christmas song. She explained why it is like you talked about the song here. She always felt bad because she didn't have any talents one can <i>see</i> like, singing, dancing, playing an instrument, etc. but she does have a very kind and giving heart. She serves others unselfishly. <br /><br />I wish I knew Spanish. I <i>should </i>know Spanish...I am half Mexican afterall. I keep telling myself someday I will learn.Montserrathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13056974831892116493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6412599672217240831.post-65034563579765194902009-12-17T17:53:35.536-07:002009-12-17T17:53:35.536-07:00{{{tears}}}
OMGosh! You have so touched my heart w...{{{tears}}}<br />OMGosh! You have so touched my heart with that explanation of the Little Drummer Boy. I am so use to hearing my boys put there own beat box and guitar or keyboard laden spin on EVERY Christmas song that I never even thought of the song in that way. Thank you so much for that beautiful explanation when I need it. <br /><br />All day long, I have been attempting to bake stuff with my boys to pass out to ward members, and all day long sister after sister has dropped off plates of baked goodies. I thought to myself, "wow, we have the crappiest tasting cookies and brownines out of all of these women." You just made me realize that I have a gift of a big heart and for sure courage, because the majority of the sisters in my ward know I am not a baker by any means, but I do try anyways. I appreciate you reminding me about having gifts. I feel better now.<br /><br />MayNikia, May and da kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07195160857516366137noreply@blogger.com