EdwardsFamily: A sweet assurance of Love

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

A sweet assurance of Love

This is the picture this month on my Del Parson calendar. I absolutely love it. I feel so much love just looking at it everyday.
As this economic recession begins and everyone is starting to be troubled. Its made me reflective the past few days. Surprisingly, I have hope.
I have a sweet assurance that my Savior loves me, and it makes everything in my life possible. I know that His love for me redeems me not just from my own mistakes and failings but for anything in my life that is not enough.

As I experience disappointments and frustrations in my life, I remember that to Heavenly Father I am a special daughter and that my Savior loves me so much he sacrificed his very life so that I could inherit all that He has. People in my life can't always be perfect, but the Savior is; always. When I forget my own potential, He reminds me with answers to prayer, scriptures, hymns and with rich life experiences that teach me to be more like Him. The Lord's tender mercies remind me daily of His great love for me. I know that no matter what else is happening in my life the Savior will never leave me alone and that His love and support are always available to me. Because of Him, I know that I am enough and I can overcome and learn from everything I experience in this life. I look forward in hope and faith to being with Him again.

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.