How many apples are in a seed?

You can count the number of seeds in an apple but you can't count the number of apples in a seed.

On Sunday I taught the Beehive class about "A Woman's Responsibility to Teach." We cut open an apple and counted the seeds inside then talked about how we couldn't count the number of apples one little seed would produce. In our lives we have many opportunites to teach: in our homes, as mothers, to our friends and neighbors, in the work place or school, in our church callings, as missionaries, etc. We may never know the results from the "seeds" we plant, but one little seed can do so much.

Lately I have felt like I have a ba-jillion things going on! My church callings, as YW second counselor and youth conference coordinator, have taken so much time and energy, along with being a mother and trying to keep my house somewhat under control. At the same time I am so grateful for the opportunity to "teach" in all these different aspects. I just hope that some of the seeds that I am planting will take root.

There were several acticles in this months Ensign that caught my attention and benifited me about leadership, balance, and family. This life is full of challenges and opportunites to learn and grow. I hope that I can take advantage of each of these opportunities and somehow not only help myself but my family and those around me.