Messages from some of our graduating seniors, expressing gratitude for their mother’s
While living in this ward, I enjoyed Motherās Day talks that all the graduating seniors would give every Motherās Day. I always looked forward to the time when it would be my turn to speak on Motherās Day. I am really thankful that even while church meetings are not currently being held, I still have the opportunity to share this message.
My mom has always been a great influence in my life. She has always been the one that pushes me to stretch myself even when I donāt want to. Being the error-prone person that I am, my mom is always the one to help me up or console me when things donāt go my way. Growing up, my mom has always been the person that has helped me with the school. If you know me at all, you know that I have a bad habit of procrastinating. As far back as I can remember in school, my mom was always the one who stayed up late at night helping me with the project that was due the next day. I would not be the person I am today without my mom. My mom has always been the one that has pushed me to put an emphasis on school, and strive for good grades.
I know that our Heavenly Father created our mothers for a good reason. One thing I love my mom for is that she has made it a point to raise me in the gospel. While thinking about this, my thoughts turned to the familiar story of Helamanās stripling warriors.
Alma 56:47 says:
āYea they had been taught by their mothers, that if they did not doubt, God would deliver them.ā
The stripling warriors were not taught how to fight by their mothers, but they were taught to trust in god. Their faith resulted in all of them being saved from the Lamanites by the hand of God. I love how my mom always encourages me to pray when I have something big coming up. Every Sunday, my mom has been the one who gets me to go to church and fulfill my priesthood responsibilities. My mom is the one who is responsible for my testimony of Jesus Christ, and his restored gospel on the earth. Even though I donāt know everything, and am not perfect, the testimony my mother has helped me build my own.
President Hinckley once said:
āWell, you dear women, I say thanks to you. Thank you for being the kind of person you are and doing the things you do. May the blessings of heaven rest upon you. May your prayers are answered and your hopes and dreams become realities.ā
I know that mothers are essential to the plan of salvation, and I will always love and be thankful for my mother.
I would like to bear my testimony of the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ. I know that Jesus Christ is a real person and that he knows and loves each of us. He was willing to come to earth and suffer for the sorrows and pains of the earth. He was slain on the cross, and after three days he overcame death and was resurrected. I know that today, Jesus Christ leads the church through his servant President Russell M. Nelson. Even in tough times like we are in now, I know that we can make it back to Heavenly Father through the atonement of Jesus Christ, and through the wisdom and love that our mothers have for us. I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
by Grant Rencher
My mother is the strongest person I know. She is the most selfless person Iāve ever met and continues to be selfless in times where she has every excuse not to. She also has a very strong testimony of the gospel. No matter how tired or busy she is, she will make time to read her scriptures every day, and insists on doing come follow me as much as possible. And I know no matter how much I mess up and act stupid, she will still love me the same. I strive to be like her in so many ways and I love her more than anything.
by Jordan Hansen
My mother is kind, loving, nonjudgmental, and strong. She has always made sure that I know that Iām important to her. Whenever I need to talk to her about something, she never judges me which I appreciate. She is so selfless, sheās always thinking about others and never herself. If someone needs help she will help them immediately even if itās out of her way. Sheās taught me to be accepting of others, to serve, and to be loving. She has also taught me that even though I am a woman, I can be strong and independent.
I know that mothers are essential to Heavenly Fatherās plan. I know that we need mothers for there nurturing and loving nature. Iām so grateful for my mother and the person that she raised me to be. Iām also so grateful that Heavenly Father gave me the best mom. I know that families are forever and that we can make it back to Heavenly Father and Jesus. In the name of Jesus Christ Amen.
by Elise Vanderhoff
Happy mothers day to everyone! I have been given the opportunity to write a little message about my mom and the influence she has had on my life. My mom is probably the strongest woman I know, she has done so many things I donāt think I couldāve ever done. For starters, she has raised me and my brothers and thatās got to be next to impossible. Next, she is the current relief society president and is constantly reaching out to the ward members and helping in any way she can. She is just all-around a very nice, caring, and loving person.
I can say with 100% positivity that Iām the luckiest kid on the planet to be able to call her mom. I love her so much and she means the world to me. She has such a big impact on my life in so many different ways. She works so hard for our family and I donāt say thank you enough. I hope to grow up to be the type of loving parent she is. And that I can take care of my family the way she does. Iām very thankful to her.
I would also like to bear my testimony that I know heavenly father’s plan was to have loving parents to care for us including all of our loving mothers.
by Clay Jeppson