Cherished Advice

My mom was serving as the Visiting Teaching Coordinator in her ward when she passed away. In fact, one of our last conversations before she went to the hospital was about Visiting Teaching. I helped her order some supplies online to prepare for their ward Visiting Teaching Conference.

But this post really isn't about Visiting Teaching! A few months ago, I came across some handouts Mom made for the sisters in her ward. I kept them because they reminded me of Mom and her love of quilting. But yesterday when I pulled them out, I paid attention to the words. I felt like it was a message from Mom--a message that she wanted me to share with my family and friends.

So here it is. A message from Mom in her own writing.

It is good advice for a family.

*Cherish one another

*Visit regularly

*Be a friend

*Be prayerful

In fact, it is good advice for life in general!

Mom also made little bookmarks with this awesome quote:

"We must cherish one another, watch over one another, comfort one another and gain instruction that we may all sit down in heaven together." - Lucy Mack Smith

I suspect that when Mother Smith had something to say, people sat up and listened. I can't say I have always listened to my mom's advice, but I'm listening now. Thanks Mom. It's just what I needed to hear.