Over the weekend we went to a place called The Three Bears. They had
lots of fun for us all to do. Despite a case of the grumpy's when we
arrived by the end everyone had fun.
M. Russell Ballard, The Sacred Responsibilities of Parenthood
As clearly stated in the proclamation on the family, men and women, though spiritually equal, are entrusted with different but equally significant roles. These roles complement each other. Men are given stewardship over the sacred ordinances of the priesthood. To women, God gives stewardship over bestowing and nurturing mortal life, including providing physical bodies for God’s spirit children and guiding those children toward a knowledge of gospel truths. These stewardships, equally sacred and important, do not involve any false ideas about domination or subordination. Each stewardship is essential for the spiritual progression of all family members—parents and children alike.
I have been given the stewardship over my children. Sometimes I want to push that stewardship off to Derek because I feel so inadequate. But this is my calling. I am the one who will receive the revelation for my children and I am the one who will be held responsible for what they learned on this earth. I will continue to support Derek in his priesthood duties and I will continue to teach my children the gospel. I am so grateful that Derek and I are partners in this life. I love his opinion on what we do as a family and I love his efforts to help our children return to Heavenly Father. He supports me just as I support him.
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| Maddie in a mud kitchen. Life is sweet. |
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| Michael found a toys with noise in a sand box. He couldn't be happier. |
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| Samantha taking aim before her big shot. |
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| Elizabeth trying her skill with the bow. |
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| Daddy and John Derek after their paddle boat ride. |
M. Russell Ballard, The Sacred Responsibilities of Parenthood
As clearly stated in the proclamation on the family, men and women, though spiritually equal, are entrusted with different but equally significant roles. These roles complement each other. Men are given stewardship over the sacred ordinances of the priesthood. To women, God gives stewardship over bestowing and nurturing mortal life, including providing physical bodies for God’s spirit children and guiding those children toward a knowledge of gospel truths. These stewardships, equally sacred and important, do not involve any false ideas about domination or subordination. Each stewardship is essential for the spiritual progression of all family members—parents and children alike.
I have been given the stewardship over my children. Sometimes I want to push that stewardship off to Derek because I feel so inadequate. But this is my calling. I am the one who will receive the revelation for my children and I am the one who will be held responsible for what they learned on this earth. I will continue to support Derek in his priesthood duties and I will continue to teach my children the gospel. I am so grateful that Derek and I are partners in this life. I love his opinion on what we do as a family and I love his efforts to help our children return to Heavenly Father. He supports me just as I support him.
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