"I love the way the Tahitians greet each other. The literal meaning of their greeting word- ia ora na- means "life to you" or "that you might live". We are either giving life or taking life from each other as we move forward on our way.
Harsh words take life away from the one who receives them and even from the one who utters them. But words spoken in love give life.
The Savior's life on earth was short but He reached out in love every step of the way. Every act of the Savior on earth was done out of love. The Savior's mission was to give us life by allowing us to choose to love the Lord and follow Him.
Each of us has a clear mission as well, but, like the Savior, we need to remain open to the needs of others we pass along the way. Our calendars should never be so packed that we don't have room to show love to those around us."
Elder Osguthorpe BYU Magazine October 2011
Thank you Tobey and Melyssa for remembering me tonight and wanting to come show me your Halloween costumes. That meant a lot to me; I feel loved! :o)
1 comment:
You ARE loved Lori! You are like another grandma for our kids - they were so excited to show you their costumes! Love you tons!
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