Last semester I was in the BYU Library doing some research. I loved being there again. It amazes me that they changed it so drastically and yet it still feels like the same old Harold B. Library where I did homework as an undergraduate 20+ years ago. While I was there I wandered around a bit and came across this quote that was on a wall display. I was feeling guilty for spending so much time on my studies and away from other responsibilities. I was also feeling overwhelmed and wondering why in the world I was back in school.

"For a disciple of Jesus Christ, academic scholarship is a form of worship. It is actually another dimension of consecration. Hence, one who seeks to be a disciple-scholar will take both scholarship and discipleship seriously."
                                                                          Neal A. Maxwell

It was just what I needed right when I needed it. I put a copy of it on my bulletin
board above my desk. I seek to be a disciple-scholar so I am endeavoring to take them both more seriously. I have been doing less than quality work on some of my assignments so now I am getting back on track. I have another portion of an enormous project coming due so I am putting my nose to the grindstone. Hopefully my nose will heal up in time for the family photos we will be taking in June when Johnathon comes home. Those grindstones can be brutal.