Valentines Day...its coming up!!

"I suppose no one is as handsome or as beautiful as he or she wishes, or as brilliant in school or as witty in speech or as wealthy as we would like, but in a world of varied talents and fortunes that we can't always command, I think that makes even more attractive the qualities we can command- such qualities as thoughtfulness, patience, a kind word, and true delight in the accomplishment of another. These cost us nothing, and they can mean everything to the one who receives them. True love blooms when we care more about another person than we care about ourselves. That is Christ's great atoning example for us, and it ought to be more evident in the kindness we show, the resect we give, and the selflessness and courtesy we employ in our personal relationships." - Elder Jeffery R. Holland-

During this time of Valentines Day were the world is so rapidly looking towards the perfect gift to give to the perfect someone , there is something that is often over looked. In all the hustle and bustle of the season it is great time remember the greatest act of love, the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Valentines Day would be very different if we focused more on his example of love and pattern our day after it than worrying about all the gifts that we can give. The Savior has shown us the way that we should go and how we should live our lives. The possibilities are endless! I know that as we focus more on Christ like love during Valentines Day that this will be the greatest Valentines Day yet!! Start thinking of ideas so when Friday rolls around...you will be prepared to make it a good day!!:)