My Happy Family

Parenting with Love, Limits, and Lattitude Chapter 10 of Successful Marriages and Families Parenting in the Gospel Context: Practices do Make a Difference Chapter 11 of Successful Marriages and Families I was very touched by chapter 10 of Successful Marriages and Families. I learned that from a spiritual perspective children respond to their earthly environment has a lot to do with their spiritual identity and the spiritual gifts that they have been given from our Heavenly Father.  I think it is so important to realize that each child that we will have will have different personalities, interests, gifts, talents, and more!  As a parent, I hope to discover these gifts in my children and help them to develop them and discover more. I also hope to teach my children that they are sons/daughters of God. I hope to help them develop a testimony of these things.  I am grateful for my parents for raising me to believe in myself and to know who I am and...

Romantic Relationships Chapter 2 of Successful Marriages and Families Marital Sexuality Chapter 5 of Successful Marriages and Families Fidelity Chapter 6 of Successful Marriages and Families In Chapter 2 of Successful Marriages and Families, President Hinckley Talked about the ABC's of Marriage. Not to long ago I was also in your shoes, searching for a companion. I wish I would have known these different steps while I was dating, so I wish to share them with you. The following come from George Levinger: A . Awareness of or Acquaintance with another person B. Buildup of the relationship C. Continuation following commitment to a long-term relationship (which may start in marriage for many couples)  D . Deterioration or Decline in the interdependence of the couple E . Ending of the relationship The goal is to go through each step-- this does not have to be done in any particular order. One of the takeaways that I had while rea...

Honor Thy Father Chapter 13 of Successful Marriages and Families Sean   E. Brotherson "By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families." The Family: A Proclamation to the World Just as a mother has a sacred role, a father also has a special calling. In the quote above it outlines their role as father beautifully. My husband and I are going to be completely new to this parenting thing, but I truly believe that we have special gifts as a woman or man that come from God. I recently received some wise advice from a religion professor at BYU-I that even though we may be bombarded by advice as soon to be parents, the most important thing to do is to trust in your own instincts. She taught us that our spirits were trained by heavenly parents-the best example there could ever be.  As my husband prepares to take on the r...

Faith in Family Life Chapter 18 of Successful Marriages and Families Loren D. Marks, David C. Dollahite, and Joanna Jacob Freeman The textbook explains that it is difficult to prove that faith creates a successful marriage. It states,  " It is reasonable to conclude, for example, that persons in a healthy marriage are more likely to want to attend church together than a couple who are facing divorce. So, does faith influence family or does family influence faith? The answer is almost certainly both..." However, I would like to testify that in my marriage I do know that faith in family life promotes a healthy, strong marriage. When my husband and I are both doing our part spiritually, we come together as an even greater whole.  I believe that as we welcome children into our family, we will feel the strength that comes from being faithful and teaching principles of the gospel.  The Family Proclamation confirms,  "Successful marria...

Mothers as Nurtures Chapter 12 of Successful Marriages and Families Jenet J. Erickson In the book Successful Marriages and Families , I read a story about a woman who got a call from her husband during lunch time. The call was cut short when her toddler knocked apple juice all over her, the floor and everything else. She was left to contemplate how this work she was doing as a mother, wiping apple juice off the floor with a rag, compared to her husbands work. Is it really that important to wipe noses, change diapers, clean up messes, and other motherly chores? To me, the answer is an absolute YES! I believe that the call to be a mother is the most important role that a woman can have on this earth. The world seems to demean motherhood, but I believe it is a beautiful gift strait from God. I am so excited to become a mother shortly. I can't wait to welcome a baby girl into our family.  In the Family Proclamation a line about motherhood states; " M...

Foundational Processes for an Enduring, Health Chapter 3 of Successful Marriages and Families A husband and wife desperately need one another, and even more,we need our Heavenly Father and His son Jesus Christ. Elder Bednar explained that this triangle demonstrates having a covenant marriage relationship. As we come closer to God and the Savior, we come closer together as husband and wife! How true this is. As my husband strive to cling to our covenants, we feel so uplifted, happy and one with one another and God. A quote from successful marriages and Families states, "To nurture their cov-enant commitments to one another and God, couples will wisely make a decision to be intentionally and per-sonally dedicated. This involves a commitment to sac-rifice for and organize one’s life around the companion spouse; it also means a willingness to change any and all behaviors and attitudes for the good of the relation-ship. " I have been obsessed with the word intentiona...