What Girls Do Best

Recently, Julianne, Annelies, and I threw a bridal shower for Jenny. And we had so much fun doing it! The menu included glazed pears, blackberry chocolate cake, a cheese ball and crackers, apple cinnamon bread, and lemon water. (You really should click on the picture so you can get a better look at that cake!) There were coordinating cups, plates, utensils, and the room was nicely decorated. As we were enjoying the shower, we talked about how boys would NEVER do this. And, in fact, later a friend reported that when she told some guy friends about the party, they said, "Wow, the poor girls that had to plan it!!" She said, "No, they had fun planning it!"

This relates to another idea I've been thinking about-- the power women have to create beauty and show compassion. Elder Uchtdorf talked to the Relief Society about this last conference:

"The more you trust and rely upon the Spirit, the greater your capacity to create. That is your opportunity in this life and your destiny in the life to come. Sisters, trust and rely on the Spirit. As you take the normal opportunities of your daily life and create something of beauty and helpfulness, you improve not only the world around you but also the world within you....You are choice daughters of our Heavenly Father, and through the things you create and by your compassionate service, you are a great power for good. You will make the world a better place."

I don't intend to imply that men cannot be creative and compassion. Indeed some of the most creative and compassionate people I know are men. However, I believe woman have natural capacities to be creative and compassionate in unique ways. i am so grateful to be a woman. There is nothing I find greater happiness in than being creative and compassionate.