Barbara Barrington Jones

Wow!  What a Saturday morning!   The King and I went to a "meeting" this morning with the Stake President after which the Princess and I attended the Super Standards Saturday with Barbara Barrington Jones.  She was a great speaker!  I came out from that meeting feeling totally edified, rejuvenated and spiritually uplifted.   I thought it was only for the youth and leaders that is why  I didn't plan on going.  But because we were at the Chapel for the King's meeting..I saw that there were not  too many girls there.   Then I called home left a message for the Princess reminding her to get ready because I didn't remind her before she left for choir sectionals.

Anyway, I'm so glad I went with the Princess.  I guess you could call that our mother/daughter date.  Barbara Barrington Jones talked about a lot of things that are going to help the YW prepare for their future.   We laughed and cried as she shared her wonderful message to us.

We have to find joy in the journey.  We don't have to wait until we get to our destination to be happy.    The girls were encouraged to write 5 things that they would like to find in their future husbands and added that whatever is on the list..the YW must also fulfill.    Make WISE choices. 

She shared her story about how she was brought up a devout Catholic  but was  in an abusive marriage and was held at gun point 3x.  She was dragged by the hair and arms.   Mouth was taped shut and legs also taped together.   It was sad.  These experiences however helped her turn to God.   She prayed... "God, who are you and where are you?" 

Anyway...I'm getting sleepy.  This is all for now....oh, wait!  She also taught us how to stand properly..so we can look thinner and more poised.  She demonstrated and guided us  how to sit gracefully and how to get back up properly.

She also shared a list of what turned guys off on dates and what the qualities of girls worth knowing are.

okay. nuff o'ready.  

goo'night