Mealtime Nurturing
"Powerful Nurturing" (December 2005), by Julie B. Beck, then serving as a counselor in the Young Women general presidency, gave me great insight into my role as a mother. As I read, my heart was touched by the powerful imagery of a mother nurturing and strengthening her family daily through mealtime food and conversation. I realized the influence I could have in my children's lives by establishing mealtime rituals that feed both their bodies and spirits. Since then, I have worked to make our mealtimes more nutritious, peaceful, and enjoyable and to direct conversations to gospel topics. I was grateful to be reminded of the value of my work as a mother and to be given specific ideas on how to improve. Sister Beck's message was truly inspired: her words validated me as a mother and taught me that the daily work I do really does have eternal significance.
Priscilla Finlayson, Utah, USA