Of Things That Matter Most

'I think most of us intuitively understand how important the fundamentals are. It is just that we sometimes get distracted by so many things that seem more enticing.' -Dieter F. Uchtdorf

I love this statement from Uchotdorf's talk 'Of Things That Matter Most' . In sports you are taught its all about the fundamentals...so why not in everyday life?! Chris and I have been uber busy...which is what this talk is all about...slowing down and focusing on what matters-and doing the small things.

Example:

My brakes have been needing to be changed-Chris usually does this, but because of school and work its been nearly impossible. Early this week Chris told me he would take my car in between classes to take a look at them. So, I got to drive his manly truck, while he worked away diligently on my car. In appreciation for him doing my brakes, I filled up his gas tank! I didn't tell him. The next day, while talking to me on the cellular, on his way home for work-he stopped in the middle of a sentence- "Oh, thank you Tiff. Thanks for the full tank.' It melted my heart-he changed the way he was talking to a softer tone. Amazing what little acts of service can do-the feeling of deep gratitude it creates is incomparable.