Inspiration

This evening we watched a movie about the amazing neurosurgeon, Ben Carson.  It told about his life.  He came from a single parent family with little money.  But his mother, illiterate herself, insisted her boys work like crazy on their studies.  They pushed through even when it seems impossible and became very successful.

There were times when their mother feared they would fail and be doomed to poverty all their lives.  She never let her boys know of this fear, but kept encouraging them to greatness.  This they did achieve!

Sometimes I feel inadequate.  Sometimes I fear we are not going to reach our goals or be successful, but we can and will succeed.  Heavenly Father helps us all the time.  He will help us reach the stars if we work hard, believe in ourselves, stay positive, turn to Him, and have the courage to keep going even when it seems impossible.  I thankful Heavenly Father let me watch this movie at a time I needed the encouragement and inspiration it gave me.

The kids enjoyed it too!  I told them I now expect 2 book reports a week like Ms. Carson did from her boys.  They seemed excited and begged to go to the library everyday like the Carsons did.  Considering I canceled our Netflix subscription to save money this year they will have more time to read.  I do love good documentaries and educational movies, but for awhile we will get the chance to enjoy just reading!  We will also be able to enjoy the reports and discussing them as well.