EdwardsFamily: Thankful Thursday #4

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Thankful Thursday #4

I had know idea the first week would be so long and so worrisome, can you just say TOUGH?, it was so tough! The virtue of patience gets tested. I was getting ready to call the MTC to find out why I hadn't heard anything from my missionary boy.....just a simple letter that says..the food is good, I'm not homesick, I'm having a great time etc etc etc.Day after day...nothing....... Alas the email arrives! All the worries fade as he reports that he is lovin' it at the MTC.
He wrote that it is much better there then he was told or ever imagined. He was made a District Leader over 12 other missionaries and his leaders love that his district gets along so well. He has learned to pray and testify of Christ in Espanol. He also said that they are having a hard time getting the 2 year work visas so he might go to a stateside spanish speaking mission first. He's fine...I don't know why I was so worried about him.I am so thankful for the first of many emails. whew!

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.