What's the wisest lesson you've ever been taught?
What is your best LGM memory?
The wisest... wow.
I think the wisest thing I can think of right now (it's hard to nail down just one) would have to be listen to wisdom and experience. Take time to hear older people who've been down the road you're trying to travel, especially godly people. Sometimes we young folk think we have it all and are on the cutting edge of what's going on and the older folk may appear clueless, but if we take the time to listen, they have a whole lot to impart, and can help us to avoid many pitfalls.
Another one I learned from my former first lady. No matter how things fall apart and don't go as planned, keep your trust and belief in the Sovereign God who works all things together for good to those who love him, and are the called according to his purpose. Hold your head up and smile, people you wouldn't even suspect are looking to you for strength, and if you panic or give up, they will do the same. In any venture or undertaking, there will be moments to shake your faith, but don't let them see you sweat, your Father has it all under control, so act like it.
Best LGM memory... that's about as difficult as the previous one. I'm real sleepy right now, so I can't nail down just one, but I know that it'd have to be an instance where I laughed real hard, because I LOVE to laugh. Actually, I really enjoyed bible studies, too. Teaching made me nervous, because one thing LGMers are is really knowledgeable in the word, and really serious about the meat of the word. Iron sharpens iron. I gained so much from that fellowship...
What molded you into the beautiful person you are?
Wow, Cord... thank you.
I don't know if LGM will believe this but I was actually a very shy person as a youngster. I had a lot of issues with my self image and didn't really have confidence to do anything in front of people. I think God gave me the personality of my birth mother (RIP) and moving to Reno brought it out. My church family was very encouraging and supportive and made me feel comfortable just being me. That process was years in the making, and I'm still a work in progress, but I appreciate your kind words!
