- Now is the time to raise a righteous posterity--as parents, we must be prepared.
- Within our families, we have the right to revelation from the Lord.
- The Proclamation on the Family has more revelation in it than we thought--this is a document worth careful study
- The words "we warn" are not often used by our church leaders (but it is included in the Proclamation)
- The only place the family can be protected is within the doctrines of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
- We need to help our young men and young women be prepared for married life.
- It is not called for for us to live in fear. We can live a happy life while we are guided by the Lord.
- The bearing and rearing of children is important and essential to God. We must use the gospel as a guide.
- When we have charity within our families, we bring heaven into the home
- In marriage, we leave our parents, cleave to one another, and become one. As we are looking to solve our problems, we ought to look first to one another.
- In choosing a companion, we ought to counsel our children to find someone they love, whom they can stand together with.
- Struggles when we are starting out are okay--they strengthen us. We will grow in love as we go through trials together.
- It is important that we do not judge others who are faithful and receiving revelation.
- We have children with faith--not because we have money. The way will be opened up as we walk by faith. Be wise in decisions--not reckless.
- Be willing to work and sacrifice--we can't expect to be applauded everytime we do what is right.
- Strengthen our families--FHE, family scripture study, family dinners..
- Pray specifically for those in need.
- One family sang "Love at Home" every week as their hymn for FHE. The children wanted to sing a different song. The father said, "When you learn lesson one, I'll teach you lesson two."
- We need to strengthen our extended families.
- As a mother, I can go to the temple for revelation.
- We need to rid ourselves of guilt. Are we too busy? Are we trying to do too much?
- In our homes, we want there to be a climate of nurturing, which means to help make grow.
- "I love my children with all my heart, but I can't love them with all my time." -Pearl S. Buck
- Teach children to work, teach them love, unselfishness, forgiveness
- There is a real lack of homemaking skills out in the world--people feel emotional homelessness.
- Baking and preparing good meals is worthwhile.
- Make a home environment that can best raise our children and lead them to exaltation.
- Housekeeping can be delegated, homemaking cannot. Homemaking can be done by both fathers and mothers.
- Purpose of ward activities is to strengthen the family--not to keep up with traditions.
- Sports, TV, extracurriculars should not take time away from the family.
- We don't always have to do more when we magnify our callings
- Reclaim the joy of the Sabbath
- Let's bring more of heaven into our homes.
- We might think other things are more exciting, but we will learn that nothing can take the place of home and family.
Personal Goals:
- I will remember that my focus is my family. It all comes down to the love we have for them.
- I will create a home that is heaven on earth.
- I will keep my schedule free as much as possible so I can spend time with my husband and children--teaching, working, and having a great time together.
- I will put more effort into my homemaking--what types of experiences we have together (great books to read, great meals to eat, fun outings...)
- I will reach out more to my extended family and allow us to be a strength to one another.
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