Emma Smith

This morning I was watching a preview to the Emma Smith movie and she said something that struck me and I got chills as I thought about it. On the day the Relief Society was organized she said, "We are going to do something extraordinary... We expect extraordinary occasions and pressing calls."

Maybe she knew how amazing this organization would be one day, maybe she didn't. How amazing it is to be a part of the largest women's organization in the world! The Prophet Joseph said, " I now turn the key in your behalf in the name of the Lord, and this Society shall rejoice, and knowledge and intelligence shall flow down from this time henceforth; this is the beginning of better days to the poor and needy, who shall be made to rejoice and pour forth blessings on your heads."

How amazing it is to know that Emma, who always had a strong desire to serve others and build God's kingdom, was the first leader of such an organization. Emma's heart was so tender. She was always about the Lord's work. Emma, who lost so much, loved until the very end. She who was not afraid to swim in deep waters.