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 Printable Page

Here are some really great sayings ready to print up, you could use them to print up and put on your fridge. Or maybe print it and give to someone! All are saved in PDF file. so Just open and print! You might want to print them on card stock (heavy paper ) so they will last longer!  Or print them on colored paper and print in B & W.

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Through out my web site I have a ton of other things you can print off, like

 

No misfortune is so bad that whining about it won't make it worse.
~Elder Jeffrey R. Holland (The Tongue of Angels General Conference, April 2007)

No misfortune.pdf

“Before turning down a request to serve because you feel you are too busy, you might want to … simplify somewhat and make a new appraisal of what you really consider essential. Reconsider your priorities and remember your covenants with the Lord wherein you have covenanted to give of your time, talents, and means liberally to the upbuilding of the kingdom of God.

“As you simplify your life by putting first things first and eliminate less essential activities, you will probably find time to accept the Church assignment. …

“Also, sometimes we are asked to accept Church callings that we do not feel qualified to handle, and we are prone to say no because we are afraid. I have found that to a very large extent life is a series of assignments for which we don’t feel fully prepared, but as we accept and do our part, the Lord blesses us with wisdom beyond our natural selves, and in such cases we really reach beyond ourselves. Thus we grow by having to exceed our past selves” -Elder Franklin D. Richards

Other Sayings and Thoughts

Establish a house

Prayer
Fasting
Faith
Learning
Order
Glory
God

Establish.pdf

Establish 2.pdf

Establish 3.pdf

Establish 4.pdf

"I want to live in such a way that when I get up in
the morning, Satan will cry, 'Oh no! She's awake!' "

 

 

'Life is a coin.
You can spend it anyway you wish,
but you can only spend it once.'

Full Page

Life is a coin.pdf

4 on a page

Life is a coin 4p.pdf

"On my way to visit the Jameses the other evening, I saw a wheat field that appeared to be greener and taller than the others. Thinking about it for awhile, I concluded that occasionally some loving farmer drives over the field with his tractor and pumps manure all over it. I thought, 'My, it's just like life. Here we are minding our own business, growing our little hearts out. We're really quite green, somewhat productive and very sincere. When out of the blue, life deals us a dirty one, and we're up to our eyebrows in manure. We, of course, conclude that life as we have known it has just ended and will never be the same again. But one day, when the smell and the shock are gone, we find ourselves greener and more productive than we have been.' Unfortunately, no matter how often we go through these growing experiences, we are never able to appreciate the sound of the tractor or the smell of the manure." [Harold W. Wood].  

I used to give my roomies in college a cute thing when they were having a bad day. I made up a poem and wrote it on a card. I put the card and a bunch of Hershey's kisses and hugs on their desk. THANK Shelby Farnsworth for sharing this cute poem.

A Hug and Kiss from me to you,

For when you're down and feeling blue.

You may not smile at a silly card,

But frowning at chocolate is really hard!

Love, Your budd

Bad Day note for a friend.pdf

Have I done any good in the world today?
Have I helped anyone in need?
Have I cheered up the sad and made someone feel glad?
If not, I have failed indeed.
Has anyone's burden been lighter today
Because I was willing to share?
Have the sick and the weary been helped on their way?
When they needed my help was I there?
 

Full Page

Have I done any good.pdf

4 on a page

Have I done any good -4 on a page.pdf

Count your blessings;
Name them one by one.
Count your blessings;
See what God hath done.
Count your blessings;
Name them one by one.
Count your many blessings;
See what God hath done.
 

Full Page

Count your blessing.pdf

4 on a page

Count your blessing 4 on a page.pdf

 

Don't you wonder what would happen if we treated our Book of Mormon like we treat our Cell Phones?

What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets?
What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it?
What if we flipped through it several times a day?
What if we spent an hour or more using it every day?
What if we used it to receive messages from the "text"?
What if we treated it like we couldn't live without it?
What if we gave it to kids as gifts?
What if we used it as we traveled?
What if we used it in case of an emergency?
Oh, and a few more things - Unlike our cell phones, one Plan fits all.
Unlimited usage.
No roaming charges.
You always have reception.
No weak signals AND we don't ever have to worry about our Book of Mormon being disconnected, because our Savior already paid the bill!
--Author Unknown

 

Another version

Wonder what would happen if we treated our Book of Mormon like we treat our cell phones?

What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets?
What if we turned back to get it if we forgot it?
What if we flipped through it several times a day?
What if we spent an hour or more using it every day?
What if we used it to receive messages from the text?
What if we treated it like we couldn't live without it?
What if we gave it to kids as gifts?
What if we used it as we traveled?
What if we used it in case of an emergency?
This is something to make you go...."Hmmm....where is my Book of  Mormon?

Oh, and a few more things--"
Unlike our cell phones:
One Plan fits all.
Unlimited usage.
No roaming charges.
You always have reception.
You don't have to buy batteries.
No weak signals AND
We don't ever have to worry about our Book of Mormon being disconnected because
Our Savior already paid the bill!

cell phone.pdf

When life is more then you can stand......

KNEEL

Full Page

Kneel.pdf

4 on a page

Kneel-4 on a page.pdf

 
"Motherhood is the one thing in all the world which most truly exemplifies the God-given virtues of creating and sacrificing. The mother who, in compliance with eternal law, brings into the world an immortal spirit occupies first rank in the realm of creation."

--Gospel Ideals, "Respect for Mothers and Their Divine Role", Improvement Era, 1953], p.456 & Aaronic Priesthood Manual #1 (the lesson on Mothers).

Full Page

motherhood.pdf

4 on a page

motherhood 4p.pdf

 
TEEN COMMANDMENTS

1. Don't let your parents down; they brought you up.
2. Choose your companions with care; you become what they are.
3. Be master of you habits or they will master you.
4. Treasure your time; don't spend it, invest it.
5. Stand for something or you'll fall for anything.
6. Select only a date that would make a good mate.
7. See what you can do for others; not what they can do for you.
8. Guard your thoughts, what you think, you are.
9. Don't fill up on this world's crumbs; feed your soul on living bread.
10. Give your all to Christ; He gave His all for you.
 

 
Time Tested Beauty Tips
For attractive lip, speak words of kindness
For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people
For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry
For beautiful hair, let a child run his fingers through it once a day
For poise, walk with the knowledge you'll never walk alone
 

Time Tested Beauty Tips.pdf

Dare to be a Mormon,

Dare to stand alone,

Dare to have a purpose,

And dare to make it known

Dare to be a Mormon.pdf

The Value of a Smile

It costs nothing, but creates much good. It enriches those who receive it without impoverishing those who give it away. It happens in a flash but the memory of it can last forever. No one is so rich that he can get along without it. No one is too poor to feel rich when receiving it. It creates happiness in the home, fosters good will in business, and is the countersign of friends. It is rest to the weary, daylight to the discouraged, sunshine to the sad, and nature's best antidote for trouble.

Yet it cannot be bought, begged, borrowed, or stolen for it is something of no earthly good to anybody until it is given away willingly.

-Anonymous

The Value of a Smile.pdf

I shall pass this way but once; any good, therefore, that I can do or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not defer nor neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.

I shall pass this way but once.pdf

Attitudes are contagious--is yours worth catching?
- Anonymous    

Attitudes are contagious.pdf

The shortest distance between a problem and a solution is the distance between your knees and the floor.

The Shortest distance.pdf 

 

The Shortest distance2.pdf

 

The Temple
is a place of beauty,
it is a place of revelation,
it is a place of peace.
Is is the house of the Lord.
It is holy unto the Lord.
It should be holy unto us

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Temple.pdf

 
 
 
He never said it would be easy
He only said it would be worth it.

He Never Said It Would Be Easy.pdf

His name is
Jesus
wise men
still seek him.

His name is.pdf

When you can't sleep
Don't count sheep
talk to the
Shepherd

Don't count sheep.pdf

"A temple is literally a house of the Lord, a holy sanctuary in which sacred ceremonies and ordinances of the gospel are performed by and for the living and also in behalf of the dead. A place where the Lord may come, it is the most holy of any place of worship on the earth. Only the home can compare with the temple in sacredness."

Bible Dictionary - Temple

A temple is literally.pdf

And in the end it's not the years in your life that count it's the life in your years.
~Abraham Lincoln

 

And in the end it.pdf

Don't be too optimistic the light at the other end of the tunnel may be another train!
Coming soon......

We could learn a lot from crayons: some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, some have weird names, and all are different colors....but they all exist very nicely in the same box.

Crayons.pdf

Crayons2.pdf

THANK YOU LORD ...

Lord, thank you for this sink of dirty dishes;

We have plenty of food to eat.

Thank you for this pile of dirty, stinky laundry;

We have plenty of nice clothes to wear.

And I would like to thank you, Lord, for those unmade beds;

They were so warm and comfortable last night.

I know that many have no bed.

My thanks to you, Lord, for this bathroom,

Complete with all the splattered mirrors, soggy, grimy towels and dirty lavatory;

They are so convenient.

Thank you for this finger-smudged refrigerator that needs defrosting so badly;

It has served us faithfully for many years.

It is full of cold drinks and enough leftovers for two or three meals.

Thank you, Lord, for this oven that absolutely must be cleaned today.

It has baked so many things over the years.

The whole family is grateful for that tall grass that needs mowing,

The lawn that needs raking;

We all enjoy the yard.

Thank you, Lord, even for that slamming screen door.

My kids are healthy and able to run and play.

Lord, the presence of all these chores awaiting me says

You have richly blessed my family.

I shall do them cheerfully and I shall do them gratefully.

Thankful for.pdf

Thank You Lord....PDF

GRACIAS SEÑOR…

 

Señor, gracias por este fregadero de trastes sucios;

Tenemos suficiente comida para comer.

Gracias por este montón de ropa sucia y mal oliente;

Tenemos suficiente ropa buena para vestir.

Y me gustaría agradecerte, Señor, por esas camas sin hacer;

Estaban tan tibias y cómodas anoche.

Se que muchos no tienen en qué dormir.

Mis gracias a ti, Señor, por este cuarto de baño,

Completo con todos los espejos salpicados, toallas húmedas

y el lavamanos sucios; es tan conveniente.

Gracias por el refrigerador lleno de huellas sucias

y que necesita muchísimo ser descongelado;

Nos ha servido fielmente por muchos años.  Está lleno de

sodas y suficiente comida de ayer para dos o tres comidas más.

Gracias, Señor, por esta estufa que absolutamente debe ser limpiada hoy.

He cocinado tantas cosas en ella durante todos estos años.

Toda la familia esta agradecida por el césped que necesita ser podado,

Las hojas necesitan ser removidas del jardín;

Todos hemos disfrutado el patio.

Gracias, Señor, aún por esa puerta mosquitera que siempre es azotada.

Mis hijos son sanos y tienen la capacidad de correr y jugar.

Señor, la presencia de todos estos quehaceres pendientes por hacer, me dicen

Que Tu haz bendecido ricamente a mi familia.

Las debo realizar alegramente y en una forma agradecida.

 

 

To My Child

Just for this morning, I am going to step over the laundry, and pick you up and take you to the park to play.
Just for this morning, I will leave the dishes in the sink, and let you teach me how to put that puzzle of yours together.
Just for this afternoon, I will unplug the telephone and keep the computer off, and sit with you in the backyard and blow bubbles.
Just for this afternoon, I will not yell once, not even a tiny grumble when you scream and whine for the ice cream truck, and I will buy you one if he comes by.
Just for this afternoon, I won't worry about what you are going to be when you grow up, or second guess every decision I have made where you are concerned.
Just for this afternoon, I will let you help me bake cookies, and I won't stand over you trying to fix them.
Just for this afternoon, I will take us to McDonald's and buy us both a Happy Meal so you can have both toys.
Just for this evening, I will hold you in my arms and tell you a story about how you were born and how much I love you.
Just for this evening, I will let you splash in the tub and not get angry.
Just for this evening, I will let you stay up late while we sit on the porch and count all the stars.
Just for this evening, I will snuggle beside you for hours, and miss my favorite TV shows.
Just for this evening when I run my finger through your hair as you pray, I will simply be grateful that God has given me the greatest gift ever given.
I will think about the mothers and fathers who are searching for their missing children, the mothers and fathers who are visiting their children's graves instead of their bedrooms, and mothers and fathers who are in hospital rooms watching their children suffer senselessly, and screaming inside that they can't handle it anymore.
And when I kiss you good night I will hold you a little tighter, a little longer. It is then, that I will thank God for you, and ask him for nothing, except one more day...........

To My Child.PDF

 

PARA MI HIJO

 

Sólo por esta mañana, voy a hacer a un lado la ropa por lavar y te levantaré y te llevaré a jugar al parque.

Sólo por esta mañana, voy a dejar los trastes sucios en el fregadero y te dejaré que me enseñes cómo formar ese rompecabezas tuyo.

 

Sólo por esta tarde, voy a desconectar el teléfono y mantendré la computadora apagada y me voy a sentar contigo en el patio y haremos burbujas de jabón.

Sólo por esta tarde, no gritaré ni una sola vez, si siquiera un pequeño regaño cuando tú grites y te quejes cuando pase el camión de los helados y te compraré uno cuando pase por aquí.

Sólo por esta tarde, no me preocuparé en qué vas a ser cuando crezcas ni pensar dos veces cada decisión que he tomado cuando tú estas ansioso.

Sólo por esta tarde, te permitiré ayudarme a cocinar galletas y no estaré sobre ti para que trates de hacerlas mejor.

Sólo por esta tarde, iremos los dos a McDonald’s y nos compraremos dos Happy Meal para que tú tengas los dos juguetes.

 

Sólo por esta noche, te sostendré en mi brazos y te contaré la historia acerca de tu nacimiento y de lo mucho que te amo.

Sólo por esta noche, te dejaré que chapotees en la tina de baño y no me enojaré.

Sólo por esta noche, te dejaré que te desveles mientras nos sentamos en el porche y contamos todas las estrellas.

Sólo por esta noche, me recostaré a tu lado por horas y perderé mis programas favoritos de la tv.

Sólo por esta noche cuando pase mi dedo a través de tu cabello mientras haces la oración, simplemente estaré agradecida a Dios por haberme dado el regalo más grande que jamás se haya dado.

 

Pensaré en las madres y los padres que están buscando a sus hijos extravíados,

En las madres y los padres que están visitando a sus hijos en las tumbas en vez de en sus recámaras,

Y en las madres y los padres que están en los cuartos de los hospitales viendo a sus hijos sufrir sin sentido y gritando dentro de ellos mismos que no pueden aguantar más.

 

Y cuando te dé el beso de buenas noches te apretaré un poquito más, por un ratito más.  Es entonces, cuando le daré gracias a Dios por ti y no le pediré nada, excepto un dia más...

 

 
What
would
Jesus
Do?

 

What would Jesus Do.pdf

What really
matters is what
happens IN us
not TO us."

 

In us Not To us.pdf

A Teacher affects
eternity
he can never
tell where his
influence stops.
Coming soon......
 
God grant me the serenity
to accept the things
I cannot change-
the courage to change the thing I can-
and the wisdom to know the difference.

Full Page

God grant.pdf

4 on a page

God grant 4p.pdf

Full Page

God grant B.pdf

4 on a page

God grant B 4p.pdf

Each new Day is
God's gift to you
What you do with it is
your gift to God

 

Each is a gift.pdf

Do those who know
you but don't know
Christ want
to know Christ because
they know you?

 

To know Christ.pdf

Having a place to go is a
Home
Having someone to love is
Family
Having both is a
Blessing

Full Page

4 on a page

 

We give comfort

and receive comfort

Sometimes at the same time

 

Full Page

4 on a page

 

 

Trust inPoster.PDF

Live so...Poster3.PDF

Rainbow Poster2.PDF

Mother.PDF

 

 

 

Be Thankful

 Author Unknown 

Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire. If you did, what would there be to look forward to? Be thankful when you don't know something, for it gives you the opportunity to learn. Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you grow. Be thankful for your limitations, because they give you opportunities for improvement. Be thankful for each new challenge, because it will build your strength and character. Be thankful for your mistakes. They will teach you valuable lessons. Be thankful when you're tired and weary, because it means you've made a effort. It's easy to be thankful for the good things. A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks. Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive. Find a way to be thankful for your troubles, and they can become your blessings.

 

SE AGRADECIDO

 

Se agradecido porque no tienes ahorita todo lo que deseas,

Si así fuera, qué sentido tendría seguir buscando?

Se agradecido cuando no sepas algo,

Porque te da la oportunidad de aprender.

 

Se agradecido por los tiempos difíciles,

Durante esos tiempos tú creces.

Se agradecido por tus limitaciones,

Porque ellas te dan las oportunidades para mejorar.

 

Se agradecido por tus errores,

Ellos te enseñarán lecciones valiosas.

Se agradecido cuando estes cansado y agotado,

Porque eso significa que haz hecho un esfuerzo.

 

Es fácil ser agradecido por las cosas buenas.

Una vida de rica satisfacción viene a

aquellos que son agradecidos por las derrotas.

La gratitud puede cambiar lo negativo en positivo.

Encuentra la manera de agradecer por tus problemas,

Y ellos podran ser tus bendiciones.

 

 

The 6 Be's Click here for 6 or 9 Be stuff

 
 
"People will never remember 
what you said half as long
as they will remember 
how you made them feel."
 

People will never.pdf

People will never2.pdf

“Dwelling on the negative simply contributes to its power.”
~ Shirley MacLaine

 

"If we are not our brother's keeper, at least let us not be his executioner."
~ Marlin Brando

 

A Teacher
takes a Hand
opens a mind
touches a Heart

Teacher Hand Heart.pdf

The Heart
of Education is the
Education
of the Heart

 

 

NOTICE
I can please only one person per day.
Today is not your day.......
Tomorrow isn't looking good either
  
 
If you want Breakfast in Bed 
sleep in the Kitchen
 

Breakfast in bed.pdf

Thank You for your Amazing Service candy bar wrapper
Here is a wrapper that fits around an M~Azing Candy bar (1.52 oz) There are two wrappers per page, They say ;

Thanks for your "Amazing" 
service in our ward. 

and on the back

The Father gave His Son, and the Son gave His life, and we do not worship unless we give- give of our substance, give of our time, give of our strength, give of our talent, give of our faith, give of our testimonies. - Gordon B. Hinckley 

This one says "Love your Relief Society Presidency"

Amazing Bar for RS.pdf

This one does not say who it from

Amazing Bar.pdf

 
Printable Signs

8x10 CTR.pdf

5x10 home.pdf

5x10 Christ.pdf

5x10 Errand.pdf 

8x10 Return with honor.pdf

8x10 RWH.pdf

5x10 Return with honor.pdf

8x10home.pdf

Here are the RWH signs for my Australian friends!

RWH3Australian.pdf

RWH2Australian.pdf

RWHAustralian.pdf