The Difference Between Chickens and Pigs

I decided I sort of like speaking in church.  Not the public speaking part.  That part makes my knees shaky and my palms sweaty and I start to talk real fast.

Learning is one of my favorite things.  And church is one of my favorite places.  So sometimes it is ok to be shaky and sweaty when I get to share what I learned with all the people.  Plus even if your talk sucks, the people will tell you that you did a really super job.

If you didn't catch on quite yet, I won't judge you for being slow.  I spoke in church yesterday.  About pioneers on Pioneer Day.  Original.  And now I wish I was more pioneerish.  They were so strong, faithful, committed, courageous, obedient and they sacrificed like mucho.

But silly me, I'm sitting here wishing for something I can have.  If I have faith and I'm committed to living my beliefs, the rest kind of falls into place.  

I was talking to papa about this 'ah ha' and he agreed, but reminded me that there is a difference between being committed and contributing.  He said when it comes to breakfast, the chicken only contributes, but the pig is fully committed.  Silly papa.  But its true the pigs don't play halfsies.

I think I'll try being more of a pig.