New Talent

I want to develop a new talent.  The talent of being a mother.  My friend Keli spoke at our Relief Society birthday party last night and she gave me that inspiration.  So many times we focus on developing outward talents like singing, piano, cooking, painting, sports, scrapbooking and so forth.  I never thought that being a mother could qualify as a talent.  Being a piano teacher, I have learned something from my students over the years.  Talents are gifts.  Gifts that if nurtured will grow and develop into something great.  As my students commit themselves, focus, practice and put time and effort into the piano, their gift (or talent) grows.  Lately I have felt that so much of my commitment, focus, time and energy has been on other things.  I want to refocus that effort into my family and work on the talent of being a mother.  Having been given the gift of Motherhood, I want to develop that into one of my greatest talents.  I know it will take time, effort, patience and long suffering, but, I know the reward will be great.  This is my calling, my gift, and I want to give it my best.