What I want in the woman whom I will make my eternal companion:

Generally speaking the most important qualities I desire is for her to have a strong testimony, that she lives the principles of the gospel, wants to build loving home together with me, that she wants to be a mother in Zion, and that she will support me in my priesthood responsibilities. In her presence, I would think my noblest thoughts, I will aspire to my finest deeds, she will make me wish to better than I am. She will understand how truly beautiful a woman can be when she is clean in both dress, appearance, and her mind. She will stand tall, proud of her inheritance as a daughter of God. She will look to Him for understanding and guidance. His commandments and precepts will be treasured deep in her heart.

It would be wonderful to find a young woman who is constantly robust and cheerful. Though not absolutely necessary a love of singing and music would be some excellent bonuses. The woman that I want will be humble and will understand the power in sincere, heart-felt prayer. I’m looking for someone who isn’t what I call high maintenance. She won’t feel like she needs a lot of make-up, but just enough that it looks like she isn’t wearing any at all. A strong, educated mind is something that might intimidate some guys, but is something that I look for as an essential asset in the woman with whom I want to spend time and eternity. Concern for her family, the desire to be a peacemaker, rather than one who fights, teases and easily quarrels are also extremely important. She will understand the importance of obedience, not to me, but to the commandments of God and His prophets. Somebody willing to help carry on the traditions of family prayer, home evenings, and scripture study is who I am looking for. She will realize that neither I, nor she is perfect, but we will work together to provide a means of support, strength and encouragement to one another through the inevitable storms of life as we look ultimately to the Savior to make us all that we are destined to become. She will be surrounded by friends who encourage her to be her best self and will look for me to do the same. My sister says that she must be willing to scratch my back on a regular basis so that she doesn’t have to. I’ll be willing to do the same for her. The entertainment that she participates in will show a strong sense of that which is sacred. We will work together to do all that we can to make a Christ-centered home that is only second to the temple in peace, love and serenity.

Just a thought or two

I’m not looking for a sympathy vote here. I just need to unload a few things. Life is amazing in its diversity; it’s opposition in all things. I know the façade I put on to mask the storms within. I know that life is about being happy, but sometimes it’s so much easier said than done. I look at those around me and wonder how much they feel what I am feeling. I wonder why we don’t feel more like we can ask those who are our friends to give us the lift that we so desperately want and need. I wonder why I can’t figure out how to ask those around me for help. I am so confident they would give it if they only knew what to do.

I look at the girls that I have the pleasure to associate with and I see so much potential inside of them. They are all bright stars of hope by which the lost mariner can chart his course to the safe harbor. Which of them might be my North Star?

Life will shake out eventually