EdwardsFamily: Recognize and Remember...

Friday, November 9, 2007

Recognize and Remember...

Feeling wracked with guilt I sit at my computer rather putting pen to paper, to reflect and recognize what I am so thankful for. Of course my first thoughts go to my beautiful family. As I look at each member I smile thinking of the happy moments we've shared. In conference Elder Eyring, or President Eyring now, very sweetly and subtly asked us to recognize and remember seeing the hand of God in our daily lives. The past few weeks I've felt protected. Its been emotional with John still unemployed, yet we don't have a great amount of fear. So my first feelings of gratitude would be for the feelings of safety. I am also grateful for my calling in Primary. It keeps me busy and moving forward. I'm also very grateful to be a Mother. I find it so rewarding and feel the blessing of teaching my children to be a great challenge worth tackling.So more later..

Our Family Mission Statement

We recognize and respect that we have come from different backgrounds and upbringings
But that we are now united as one, with common goals and visions. We share an eternal bond That enables us to communicate honestly and openly in all issues. We are each other's greatest strength, comfort and encouragement.
Together we have a home of Love, harmony, cleanliness and learning, One to which we want to come back to each day and where family, friends and neighbors
Can come and feel comfort and peace; our doors are always open. The way we live our lives invites the spirit to dwell here. We turn our back to all influences that would cause the spirit to leave our minds, our Hearts and our home. We seek goodness in all situations and people, constantly keeping our eyes and hearts open to others in need, most specifically our extended families, which we hold dear.
We wish to instill in our children Unconditional love, respect, happiness and integrity And understand that we must first embody these qualities ourselves. Our ultimate goal is to return to our Heavenly Father together -- a complete family -- And we strive to instill in each this sense of unity. We strengthen and encourage each other so that each person has the capacity to gain a sense of self and individual worth from within themselves, independent of all outside influences.
As a family, We eat together, pray together, study and ponder the scriptures and gospel together, attend church together and laugh together.
We know when to work, when to play and when to relax. Most of all, we know each other. We know how to make each other smile and laugh And we are constantly seeking opportunities to do so. Our greatest legacy will be that we loved each other well.