M. Russell Ballard

I came across a quote while shopping at Craft Warehouse. It was on display on one of those boards. It said What matters most is what lasts longest, and our families are for eternity. As I read it tears came to my eyes as I thought of my sweet mother and how our families are forever. She will be waiting for me and we will all be together someday but this is my time now to see how well I can do without her. It is my test, my journey and now I must take everything that she taught me and put it to use. As soon as I read that quote I knew it was what I was looking for for a project at home with our family pictures. Now every time I look at it I will think of my sweet children and family here but also my dear mother who has passed on before me.


"Brothers and sisters, as we hold up like a banner the proclamation to the world on the family and as we live and teach the gospel of Jesus Christ, we will fulfill the measure of our creation here on earth. We will find peace and happiness here and in the world to come. We should not need a hurricane or other crisis to remind us of what matters most. The gospel and the Lord’s plan of happiness and salvation should remind us. What matters most is what lasts longest, and our families are for eternity."