Yesterday we had youth activities at church. The day began with Elizabeth refusing to go because she didn't like what the young women were doing. I did entertain the idea of letting her stay home but it just didn't sit right with me.
John Derek also had a pack meeting, which meant that the whole family was invited. Samantha did not have activities and was more than willing to stay home and babysit. That was so tempting. To be able to go without having to wrestle with the little ones.
But then I was reminded that going to activities is just what we do. That we need to spend more time together as a family. Even though it would not be perfect it was the right thing to do.
I prayed and then took a firm stand. I kept having doubts about Elizabeth getting in the car and Michael crying to stay home. John Derek even started to complain that he did not want anyone to go because they embarrassed him. Again I prayed for strength and found the determination I needed. We got everyone in the car and John Derek was so mad he got out and ran upstairs. I prayed for guidance. I was reminded that we have a date scheduled with each child in a week or so. I explained that he would not get to go on the date. This got him to get in the car huffing and puffing but he was in the car.
We had a delightful evening. A brother from a neighboring ward brought some of his "pets" to show us. He had a bearded dragon, corn snakes, tarantulas, turtles, hermit crabs, scorpions, and bugs. It was so much fun. I loved it. Afterwards I was able to go talk to him and ask him about turtles. He said that it is not illegal in North Carolina to own a turtle as I had been told, but just to sell them. My mind is whirling wondering if we should get a turtle.
Elizabeth even got to hang out with the Teachers and "flirt!" She loved it!!
As I read today I came across a passage by Elder Scott he said:
John Derek also had a pack meeting, which meant that the whole family was invited. Samantha did not have activities and was more than willing to stay home and babysit. That was so tempting. To be able to go without having to wrestle with the little ones.
But then I was reminded that going to activities is just what we do. That we need to spend more time together as a family. Even though it would not be perfect it was the right thing to do.
I prayed and then took a firm stand. I kept having doubts about Elizabeth getting in the car and Michael crying to stay home. John Derek even started to complain that he did not want anyone to go because they embarrassed him. Again I prayed for strength and found the determination I needed. We got everyone in the car and John Derek was so mad he got out and ran upstairs. I prayed for guidance. I was reminded that we have a date scheduled with each child in a week or so. I explained that he would not get to go on the date. This got him to get in the car huffing and puffing but he was in the car.
We had a delightful evening. A brother from a neighboring ward brought some of his "pets" to show us. He had a bearded dragon, corn snakes, tarantulas, turtles, hermit crabs, scorpions, and bugs. It was so much fun. I loved it. Afterwards I was able to go talk to him and ask him about turtles. He said that it is not illegal in North Carolina to own a turtle as I had been told, but just to sell them. My mind is whirling wondering if we should get a turtle.
Elizabeth even got to hang out with the Teachers and "flirt!" She loved it!!
As I read today I came across a passage by Elder Scott he said:
He Lives! All Glory to His Name!
This is why we went to activities last night. It is what Christ would have done. I know that by following Christ we will be blessed and that He gave me the strength I needed to accomplish this task."The best way to make a permanent change for good is to make Jesus Christ your model and His teachings your guide for life."
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