I was just reading on lds.org this article about families and how important it is to have spirituality in the home. I wanted to call everyone I knew and tell them to read it, since it touched my heart so deeply. So here it goes (it is long, but please read it. It is soooo good.) Don’t forget to follow the links at the bottom to read each of the 3 talks given.
Devin and I have been talking a lot about how fast Clark is growing up, and I feel like I have so little time to teach him what he needs to be taught. I was praying that I would be more patient and be a better wife and mother, and had an overwhelming peace come over me, and the feeling to enjoy the time that I am in. I am learning to cherish as many moments I can… (even the frequent night wakings we been having) 
Then today, I read something that reaffirmed my feelings. It is something President Thomas S. Monson said:
“If you’re still in the process of raising children, be aware that [they]… disappear all too soon and that you will, to your surprise, miss them profoundly. Time never stands still…find joy in the journey -now.” -President Thomas S. Monson
I truly believe the statement by Elder Russell M Nelson, when he said:
“Future happiness and even the future of nations is linked to children. Families with children need to be re-enthroned as the fundamental unit of society. We simply must value children more than we do.”
I am so thankful for a loving Heavenly Father who is there to listen to our concerns, and for the atonement of Jesus Christ and the opportunity we have to live with our Families eternally.
Thanks for reading! Love you all-
I mean, seriously, how can you not cherish moments like these?
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September 1st, 2009 at 7:56 pm
thanks for the links. Those were really great quotes. I am glad to see that Clark appreciated your find! I had so much fun that day, we need to do it again soon.
September 9th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
Great post.
Love you
Jen
September 22nd, 2009 at 12:15 pm
oh my heck angie – i was all excited to catch up and chat with you and i must have pushed a button or something that made my computer refresh, then it froze when I tried to go back and our chat was gone. then of course i couldn’t figure out for the life of me how to chat on yahoo, nor could i find your email address anywhere – so hopefully you’ll get this comment soon and won’t think i’m a total turd for disappearing on you. Feel free to say hi anytime – Apparently I’m only smart enough to respond to pop ups and not initiate conversation.
I love your thoughts on family – i totally agree. It’s pretty amazing how many people have stopped me in the store during one of bel’s difficult moments to tell me to enjoy it because it’ll be over so soon. Being a parent truly is the neatest thing that has ever happened to me. I can’t wait to read all those great talks.
September 26th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
Angie, thank you for this post. Those talks were great!
October 16th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
THanks for the links to those talks. I’ve been thinking about creating a spiritual environment in our home a lot lately. I can’t believe how much Clark has grown since we last were there! He is getting to be quite the “big boy”. Hope all is well.