*by small and simple things*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEfg-Z-TOc8

I watched this video today, and it really touched me.
to just think of how many small and simple things.... I appreciate in my life.
Alma 37:6-7 talks about small and simple things -
Alma tells his son, Helaman, about the scriptural records, about why we have them, and a little bit about the rich history of the ancestors who these scriptures are about.
And then, the age old line: "now ye may suppose that this is foolishness in me, but..."
let me rephrase:
"I know you think I'm old and I don't know anything, but...."
"you know, I know you don't put much stock in the things I'm saying, but.."

Children thinking their parents are foolish is as old as ... well... dirt.
(but is he really being foolish? no way!! without people like him, we would be missing out on precious books of scripture!)
but then, he explains this simple truth:
"But behold I say unto you, by small and simple things are great things brought to pass."
sometimes, nothing I ever possibly do ever seems to be enough.
I want to do so much for the world, so much for my life, and it just feels like I'm taking these tiny baby steps that are getting me nowhere, and then, just like a baby, falling on my bum alot more often than I'd like.
Today,I thought about all the "flecks of gold" in my life.
My sister is definitely one. she has a fantastic, strong spirit.
my mom and daddy are two....
ah. I love my little family.
I have sweet friends who I can talk to, who I can tell anything to.
I'm in love.
I have the kids I used to babysit... today I went over there, and when Chloe woke up from her nap, she came right over to me and held her arms up so I could hold her.
That felt special. It made me smile. It made my heart joyful.
I should've been studying today but... I went and hung out with Jess.
and her baby daughter Josie... Josie is a happy baby. that made me smile. she sings loud in public.... I love happy children. no matter how loud they are =)
I have alot to be grateful for.
And you know, all I can do is my best.
baby steps, small and simple things, flecks of gold, whatever you wanna call it...
life is just.
so.
wonderful.
"small means doth confound the wise"