girl, my grandma didn’t know the impact
feelings and circumstances of those around
she would have on my life. She couldn’t
us.”
imagine the generations she would touch
with that decision.
Years ago, President Monson gave a talk
that encouraged us to express our love to
While her actions may have seen small at
one another. At the time, I was in college
the time, they had big consequences. I be-
and dating a cute boy. Fear kept me from
lieve that is what Sister Burton spoke about
saying those three words to him, but Presi-
when she said this:
dent Monson’s words brought me peace.
The next day I told my future husband that I
“Sometimes we are tempted to
give up or turn back because
maybe we think we can’t do it
alone. And we are right! We cannot do the difficult things we
have been asked to do without
help. Help comes through the
Atonement of Jesus Christ, the
guidance of the Holy Ghost, and
the helping hands of others.”
loved him, and I’ve never regretted it.
Now, I am reminded that love is more than
just saying three words. I can show my love
every second depending on how I treat my
family. No one’s going to believe the words,
“I love you,” if I am constantly arguing or upset with my loved ones. The thing I want my
family and friends to remember about me is
that I love them.
We need each other. Sometimes we are the
Just as importantly, I need to remember
helping hands. Other times we need the
how much God loves me. I have felt His
help. I need to do a better job of recogniz-
love many times, but too often I look in the
ing those around me who strengthen me
mirror and think of only negative things. If
and try to find ways to give back.
He can love me no matter what, then I
should love me no matter what.
Remembering Love
Six Month Challenge
Thomas S. Monson spoke of love being the
essence of the gospel. He said, “Usually
The words of our prophets are available at
our love will be shown in our day-to-day in-
the click of a button. Over the next six
teractions. I would hope that we would
months, I challenge you to read or listen to
strive to be sensitive to the thoughts and
all of this April conference before next Octo-