Gilbert temple
This morning I listened to Elder D. Todd Christofferson's conference address: "Why Marriage, Why Family." Here are some notes I took:
"Marriage is a post of responsibility. Marriage comes from God. We must live a celestial law and bridle the flesh. We overcome physical and spiritual death through the Redeemer. We must be born again and reconciled to God. Marriage is the order of heaven. Successful marriages are vital for society to survive. It's never just been about the happiness of two adults. Marriage is about children and family. Satan teaches that self-fulfillment is more important than marriage."
I also read an article in the online addition of Meridian magazine entitled "Seven Mistakes LDS Parents Make:"
1. Not teaching children how to work effectively. WORK BESIDE YOUR CHILDREN.
2. Teaching children that obedience is optional. HAVE CHILDREN HELP CREATE FAMILY RULES.
3. Protecting children from anything they don't want to do, or anything hard, uncomfortable, or inconvenient. ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO DO HARD THINGS.
4. Teaching children that agency means freedom. TEACH AGENCY AS TAUGHT IN 2 NEPHI 2:27.
5. Teaching children you will be there to solve every problem. Solution: ASK INSTEAD OF TELL. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THIS?
6. Sheltering children from rejection and disappointment. DON'T CUSHION CHILDREN FROM EVERY CHALLENGE AND TRIAL.
7. Teaching your children they don't need a testimony right now - it can wait until they are older. TEACH YOUR CHILDREN TO ALWAYS BE WHERE THEY ARE SUPPOSED T BE DOING WHAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO BE DOING.
Seth showed up for work this morning, but Adam didn't. Alex is in school so he won't be working for awhile.
We got a Jimmy John delivery for lunch.
I took a nap because my knees were hurting and stiff. When I woke up I cleaned out the hall closet.
Stacy and Paul's dresser was finally moved out of the entryway and back into their bedroom.
Dave and Laura made it home from Boise today. They have been gone since the first of July.
James fixed the fan in the dining room and installed a new one in the family room and the living room.
James didn't get the 108th Avenue job but they are sending him $1000 for all his trips over there and getting bids from subcontractors.
Before going to bed we read from "The Tutor's Daughter." I really like Julie Klassen as an author. Her characters are always God-fearing and religious.
