The Hardest Job Is the Best Job in the world

They say being a mom is the hardest job in the world, yet the best. This video in particular shows the reason why mothers are always given the honor in the society. Along with this Procter and Gamble commercial, I join in sustaining them and showing my sincerest gratitude and adoration to all the moms worldwide, who never fail to bring our homes sweet spirit and glad tidings. Hail to all the mothers and soon-to-be mothers (like me) in all the corners of the earth! Advance Happy Mother's Day! HAHA. :)

Women of Virtue

This book is so incredible. The moment I first read the message/introduction of the author to the readers, I couldn't anymore let go of my hands from it, not a chance I'd keep off my eyes from apprehending every line and taking a glance to the next chapters. This is a must-read for the women all over who are struggling to find real heavenly beauty, and to those who were unfortunately held captured to the luring trap of the latest fashion trends and tempting ways of the vain world. Revealing tops and skirts, extreme use of cosmetics, fancy golds and diamonds, and everything that money can buy, can only make you look pleasingly in the superficial eyes of the crowd, not of the Lord.

"To a virtuous woman of God, beauty is something that is felt far more than it is seen." 

Who Needs to be Polished?

The word "polish." According to a dictionary reference on the internet I found its literal meaning: to make smooth and glossy, especially by rubbing of friction; to render finished, refined or elegant. While some may interconnect this word for the use of objects, I might as well use this but not for the sake of polishing my nails or the floor with a wax. Neither to burnish the brass doorknob or to embellish my face like banged with synthetic beauty products. Instead, I will be talking about something deeper than the usual meaning of the word itself.

They say acts of life-appreciation happen only when you start loving yourself and knowing your inner core of beauty first. The way you see your own backbone of significance reflects to what your choices and decisions will be, regarding all trudge of dilemma and tranquility. Trials will always come across your way to polish you, not to make you weaker but even stronger. Only if you let your problems govern yourself all the way, you would miss such wonderful opportunities and blessings and will prevent you from progressing and reaching out. Thus leaving you behind in these nowadays called, a cunning world.

I have been struggling too just like everyone else to identify what are the causes of such emotional and spiritual undertakings (most especially). I also thought that possibly when a person is experiencing a lot of hardships in life, maybe he is not a good person at all. Maybe he still has to undergo it all to improve his behavior. Basically, if problems are really meant to polish a troubled person, so the wandering soul needs to be polished.

Then I remembered the ancient prophets and some latter-day inhabitants. We knew they went through bulks of afflictions in their days. They crossed the vast and stormy seas and traveled on land, even so barefooted. Had been persecuted by mobs and experienced life in such a very awful state. Were brought into exceedingly sore sojourn and hunger. Some were cast out into the fiery fire and were put into agonizing bondage. Others were besieged by the enemy and died.

And the most infinite of all the infinite is the example of our Savior Jesus Christ. He atoned for us, carried on His shoulders the sins of the world so that the heavily burdened will no longer have to go past the needle hole. He went through the most excruciating endeavors that no other human soul could ever bear, I guess you and I wouldn't even just imagine to experience the oppression in our own beings. Everything the Savior did because he loves us unconditionally! And he wanted us to live again just like before up above with our dearest Father in Heaven, who also loves us beyond imperfections! What a beautiful thing to know! Along with His seers, we are all children of God who are striving to become like Him.

So I came to think of it. They weren't bad people at all, yes absolutely without a question! But still they did undergo difficulties in life and managed to overcome. My mind marveled in those principles.

Every being in this world is meant to experience sufferings. We may notice that there are different ways on how our faith will be tested, which testimony centers in our salvation and sometimes depends on how well we understand the doctrines of the gospel. It's only between you and the Lord that know the level of your progression. People may judge you on the outside, but also remember, we all have dissimilar stories in life to care about and what you have now facing in hand isn't everything. It doesn't figure out who you really are as a whole person. Only it is temporarily given to you.

We shouldn't compare ours to the journey of others like weighing of self-worth then developing self-pity because he is more rich or popular, gorgeous and more lovable. You too can be a much better person without following the footsteps of the world, or just plainly without them. In some instances, you might one time be surprised to pass by a stranger who looks so fine on the outward, but unknowingly undergoes some serious health issues. Others could be so jolly around yet we didn't know, subjected to emotional travails. No one is exempted. If you're still having a hard time believing this, come to think of it: Our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ have placed their trust in you, so full that they quite let some things to happen in your life simply because they know you are a champion and that they definitely believe you can withstand them.

Knowing it all, we shouldn't get anymore sad and discouraged only because we feel as if we are bad people laid with trials. We must understand that the more we encounter them, the more we should be grateful for. A ferocious enemy defeated by a mighty hero in a battle results to agility, strength and power. Same with this. A problem overcame equals to another self-development. So if it happens that we tend to be caught up in between tough situations, just think that we will be polished and grow more with it spiritually and unlimited blessings will be poured upon us. Whenever we confront tribulations, focus more on the purpose behind it which is it could be that the Lord is preparing us for something great to fulfill and testing our faith to prove if we deserve the marvelous blessings he will give us when the time comes.

Relating to what the meaning in the dictionary says when a thing is being polished-- will be rendered finished, refined or elegant, but now, in terms of eternal progression. I want to be polished. I need to be polished.

One Day Mission

"Therefore, if ye have desires to serve God ye are called to the work." 

-- D&C 4:3

Gotta show you just a few of the photos we took as we went by some of our itineraries:

Holding their cute family cat, at Pres. Edwin and Sister Jacky Bellen's residence.

I believe what I was carrying into my arms and on lap was a Siamese cat. Right?

Pretty and sweet friends of mine. :")

Doing missionary work is one of the best and interesting things we love to indulge ourselves into.
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What makes a woman beautiful? It is her soul. Her character. Her substance. Her divine nature. (Women of Virtue)

Riding solo! Wooohooo!

The Sampaguita Ward Missionaries. *Happy to serve! (clap)* LOLS haha.

The same people again, plus the Sister Missionaries from Deparo Ward.

The Sampaguita Ward held a "One Day Mission" activity last April 6, 2012 together with our Elders and Sister Missionaries from Deparo Ward. Of course I wouldn't miss including the people that made the big portion of the day's labor -- The Ward Missionaries (present!). 


We were divided into four groups and were given area assignments. Whoa, I just realized the whole location of the ward was a whale of enormous destinations and could be that we probably needed just another set of missionaries to keep going, a total of four. But here's the news. I unintentionally eavesdropped in a conversation that the mission was already planning for it and bringing about the details. I hope so it would materialize not too soon. We need more helping hands you know! *fingers crossed* Anyhow just leave all those tasks and toils and travails to the Mission President and some AMPs, they can manage. Hahaha :))) Aside other concerns, 'twas a successful day. 


By the way E. Aquino and E. Asetre weren't shown in the picture 'cause after the proselyting they shortly went after to meet their ZLs and some other missionaries for their weekly planning (maybe at the Camarin Chapel), according to them. 


Oh how I love everything about this Lord's work. You don't only have the chance to help people know the truth, but you also happen to learn a bunch of spiritual intelligences and insights that can penetrate deep down your soul. Way to go! Sister Saure, coming soon. ♫Lalala♫  :)

Farewell, Elder Ezekiel Saure!

In just a few days remaining my brother will begin to fulfill his full-time mission for two years by preaching the gospel of our religion. What an honor indeed, to become an ambassador of the Lord in bringing forth the gospel of Jesus Christ!

Missionary work requires leaving first real life pursuits behind and jumping into high skies of just pure spiritual matters. Patience and faith for the rest of your days while wearing the tracking shoes and girding up your loins with the armor of God are great essentials for you to become a highly-effective missionary. A willing heart denotes sacrifice in doing the work not just because your parents or the bishop ought you to do, but on the grounds that you wholeheartedly love the Lord, the reason you find people lost in the perplexing maze of that great and spacious building and help them take with you the strongest hold to the iron rod, that leads an eye into eternal happiness.

As subject to this commandment especially for the men of the church (for the women as well if they have a strong desire), a prospective missionary will also need a sincere preparation possible even when he is still young, in order for him to establish and give way the accomplishment of such great responsibility. Remember if you're prepared, you shall not fear. Be careful too, the adversary will always try to gain a foothold on you by putting sharp and risky cliffs on the edge to trample down your desire to pursue to this great and marvelous work. However Heavenly Father is the mightiest among all the tumultuous clouds and raging seas. With His infinite glory and grace, you will gain power to overcome the enemy's distraction through your obedience.

To bring you one of the good news stomped by the year's grand introduction, my brother passed all those tests which made me even more proud of him! And as a blessing of his consistent courage and determination, he was called to serve in the Philippines Bacolod Mission and will leave for the MTC (Missionary Training Center) on April 7. I love my brother. He may not notice it in the little things I do apparently because of me being not showy hehe. But as long as I am his little sister, he couldn't do anything about the fact that I will still care for him.

Farewell to you my dear brother! You'll be called Elder Saure soon enough. :) Till we meet again on 2014. We love you! (Tears of joy sprang to my eyes :")) *Okay stop this. Too much for the drama thing! We're getting something like of a "dramuch" here already. Haha.

But just before I end this, I have a song for him which is one of my favorites. Got this from his phone so I know he listened to this maybe for several times already. But take time to hear again! I spent some clock finding this song all the way from Youtube! (Lol I sounded like a brat sister forcing her so innocent and defenseless brother, mehe).