Good, Better and Best

This past week I have been pondering alot about the Conference Talk given by Elder Dallin H. Oaks Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, October 2007 General Conference. It seems like my days are so full of everything I need to do, and nights of frustration with things that didn't get done.I find myself sometimes spending 1/2 hour on face book, yet my bed didn't get made or frantically looking for something to feed my family because I was too involved in something not really of any value (TV & Internet are good examples) I hear all the time the saying " I don't have enough time for..." yet how much time was spent doing something of little value? I have just felt a strong feeling in my life that I need to change and seek after the best choices in my life. hope all is well with you this week, Love, Lottie
Elder Oaks States"We have to forego some good things in order to choose others that are better or best because they develop faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and strengthen our families.
Most of us have more things expected of us than we can possibly do. As breadwinners, as parents, as Church workers and members, we face many choices on what we will do with our time and other resources.
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We should begin by recognizing the reality that just because something is good is not a sufficient reason for doing it. The number of good things we can do far exceeds the time available to accomplish them. Some things are better than good, and these are the things that should command priority attention in our lives.

A childhood experience introduced me to the idea that some choices are good but others are better. I lived for two years on a farm. We rarely went to town. Our Christmas shopping was done in the Sears, Roebuck catalog. I spent hours poring over its pages. For the rural families of that day, catalog pages were like the shopping mall or the Internet of our time.
Something about some displays of merchandise in the catalog fixed itself in my mind. There were three degrees of quality: good, better, and best. For example, some men’s shoes were labeled good ($1.84), some better ($2.98), and some best ($3.45).1
As we consider various choices, we should remember that it is not enough that something is good. Other choices are better, and still others are best. Even though a particular choice is more costly, its far greater value may make it the best choice of all.
Consider how we use our time in the choices we make in viewing television, playing video games, surfing the Internet, or reading books or magazines. Of course it is good to view wholesome entertainment or to obtain interesting information. But not everything of that sort is worth the portion of our life we give to obtain it. Some things are better, and others are best."

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It is worth your time to read, It is the "BEST" Article. I have often pondered about the things that are the best in my life, and I am so greatful for Tim, Weston, Michael, Zachary and Aubrie. I am So greatful for parents who taught me and continue to be there for me. For my family, and Tims. we are so blessed. I love you all....Lottie