Parenthood

 “Motherhood is not a hobby, it is a calling. You do not collect children because you find them cuter than stamps. It is not something to do if you can squeeze the time in. It is what God gave you time for.”

~Elder Neil A. Andersen “Children”, October 2011 General Conference, quoting Rachel Jankovic, “Motherhood Is a Calling (and Where Your Children Rank),” July 14, 2011, desiringgod.org.

“To you noble women, our Heavenly Father knows your prayers and desires. How grateful we are for your remarkable influence, including reaching out with loving arms to children who need your faith and strength.”

                ~Elder Neil A. Andersen, “Children”, October 2011 General Conference, lds.org.

“ As Apostles of the Lord Jesus Christ, we have the responsibility to teach our Creator’s plan for His children and to warn of the consequences of disregarding His commandments.”

                ~Elder Neil A. Andersen, “Spiritual Whirlwinds”, April 2014 General Conference, lds.org.

“Follow more diligently His example and His commandments. Embrace more deeply His love, His mercy and grace, and the powerful gifts of His Atonement. As you do, I promise you that you will see the whirlwinds for what they are—tests, temptations, distractions, or challenges to help you grow.”

                ~Elder Neil A. Andersen, “Spiritual Whirlwinds”, April 2014 General Conference, lds.org.

“A woman’s moral influence is nowhere more powerfully felt or more beneficially employed than in the home. There is no better setting for rearing the rising generation than the traditional family, where a father and a mother work in harmony to provide for, teach, and nurture their children.”

                ~Elder D. Todd Christofferson, “The Moral Force of Women October 2013

“In all events, a mother can exert an influence unequaled by any other person in any other relationship. By the power of her example and teaching, her sons learn to respect womanhood and to incorporate discipline and high moral standards in their own lives. Her daughters learn to cultivate their own virtue and to stand up for what is right, again and again, however unpopular. A mother’s love and high expectations lead her children to act responsibly without excuses, to be serious about education and personal development, and to make ongoing contributions to the well-being of all around them.”

                ~Elder D. Todd Christofferson, “The Moral Force of Women October 2013

                               

“Giving them confidence in your love can help them develop faith in God’s love.”

                ~Elder Richard G. Scott “I Have Given You an Example” April 2014 General Conference, lds.org.

“ The most powerful teaching of children is by the example of their parents. “

                ~Elder Dallin H. Oaks “Protect the Children” October 2012 General Conference, lds.org.

“Children are highly vulnerable. They have little or no power to protect or provide for themselves and little influence on so much that is vital to their well-being. Children need others to speak for them, and they need decision makers who put their well-being ahead of selfish adult interests.”

                ~Elder Dallin H. Oaks “Protect the Children” October 2012 General Conference, lds.org.

“Obedience brings blessings.”

~Elder Robert D. Hales “If Ye Love Me, Keep My Commandments” April 2014 General Conference, lds.org.

“Obedience is taught by example. By how we live, we teach our children, “Learn wisdom in thy youth; yea, learn in thy youth to keep the commandments of God.”

~Elder Robert D. Hales “If Ye Love Me, Keep My Commandments” April 2014 General Conference, lds.org.

“Brothers and sisters, because I know from my own experiences, and those of my husband, I must testify of the blessings of daily scripture study and prayer and weekly family home evening. These are the very practices that help take away stress, give direction to our lives, and add protection to our homes. Then, if pornography or other challenges do strike our families, we can petition the Lord for help and expect great guidance from the Spirit, knowing that we have done what our Father has asked us to do.”

            ~Sister Linda S. Reeves “Protection from Pornography-aChrist-Focused Home” April 2014 General Conference, lds.org

“Pure Christlike love flowing from true righteousness can change the world.”

~Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, “The Cost-and Blessings- of Discipleship” April 2014 General Conference, lds.org.

            

|My Feelings|

My family is the most important thing to me. It is also something I worry about all the time. I am a worrier by nature but once I had kids is kicked it up a notch. It seems in today’s world everyone has an opinion on how kids should be raised and the best things for parents to do for their children. The problem with this advice is the advice and “expert knowledge” has a wide range so it’s hard to know who to listen to. Although, I find great comfort in knowing the advice and knowledge from the Apostles is sound and even more I have the Holy Ghost to help me know what is best for each child. I love that I have the Lord’s servants to turn to and their knowledge can be accessed at any time through the scriptures, Ensign, or lds.org. I also know I can always approach my loving Heavenly Father at any time and can receive help.