Such a time as this.

I can't believe our baby is a sophomore. 

This picture reminds me of a line from the talk given by President Faust in 2005.

"A sacred light comes to our eyes and countenances when we have a personal bond with our loving Heavenly Father and His Son."

I love this girl!

Most students cannot attend seminary all year. This girl was not okay with that. She signed up to do online classes so that seminary would remain on her schedule all year. I love the stubbornness and passion she expresses when something matters to her. 

That stubbornness and passion are why we 

own this adorable pet named Phoenix.

In 1982, Barbara Smith spoke at a BYU Devotional. 

The title of her talk was, For such a time as this. This title has been on my mind a lot recently. The youth today are coming to this earth stronger and more stubborn than ever. They are coming prepared for such a time as this.  

Being a parent at a time such as this can be complicated. The rules are continually changing. As I have thought about this, I have concluded that my most important job as a parent is to teach my children who they are as a Child of God. This knowledge gives a child the resilience to adapt and follow the advice given in the Happiest Millionaire. Watch your footwork while standing in Holy Places and be not Moved. Keep your guard up. Watch and pray always that you can bob and weave when Satan who desireth to have you and sift you as wheat will be left wanting. 3 Nephi 18:18

This girl loves her job. She puts her 

whole soul into everything she does. 

The other day, she called and asked if she could work. 

The boss agreed. I wondered why she was so excited to work. 

I found out the evening's event involved serving a couple football teams. 

We laughed over the fact that she was volunteering as tribute:). 

She sings 24/7. One of her favorite indulgences recently 

is getting blonde highlights in her hair. I love the compassion this girl shows towards others. She has a keen awareness of others and how they are feeling. 

Her smile lights up the room and her enthusiasm is contagious. 

Yesterday, she passed the driver's test. 

This will put her behind the wheel of my car a lot moving forward. 

Pray for me, LOL.

Honestly, she is proving to be a great driver. 

I am blessed to be this girl's mom. 

I know at times life can feel challenging, tough, and a bit confusing.

President Nelson gave millennials advice in 2016 to help them access heaven's powers and combat life's challenges. 

Take time to think prayerfully about these facts:

• You are an elect son or daughter of God.

• You are created in His image.

• You were taught in the spirit world to prepare you for anything and everything you would encounter during this latter part of these latter days (see D&C 138:56). That teaching endures within you!

YOU GOT THIS!