joy in motherhood
2 Nephi 10:23 -- "free to act for yourselves". Remember that you live in a household of free agents. You don't get to control how they react to your parenting. But the more right things that get in, (the more teaching, love, positive influences, example) . . . the more right things that get in, the more control you have.
The gospel of Jesus Christ is not insurance against pain. It is a resource in the event of pain.
Love this message from Emily Watts to her children: "I give you the gift of an imperfect mother so you don't enter into marriage with unrealistic expectations". :)
joy in the scriptures
The Lord gives us opportunities to realize that we are barren, that we are lacking. This does not mean we cannot have a fulness of joy. He does this so we will turn to Him. And with his help we can be filled - we can be made whole.
joy in relationships
Joyful relationships require trust, communication, forgiveness, and intimacy of an emotional level (i.e. understanding love languages).
joy in music
Cherie Call and Kenneth Cope
joy in friendship
Sheila, Nicole, Paige, Shannon, Jenn -- Time Out for Women, 2008
