A thing or two that I have learned

For our last assignment we were asked to make a list of some things that we have learned and taken away 

1. Dealing/Coping with Stress as a Family

            In times when tragedy strikes, it can be hard for the family to remain in one piece and for the family to be happy again. But we have so much control over the outcome. No we cannot always control the circumstances that we are put in, but we can control the outcomes and what we learn from them. It is important that we seek the right resources in times of trial and that we reflect on them positively and make sure we do all we can to learn from them. In one family a death of a child or parent could potentially shred the family into pieces. At the same time another family could take the situation, learn how to deal with it in a healthy manner, and come out stronger and more loving than ever before. We have all the control.

2. Purposes of Parenting

            So many people are unsure why they want to be parents. Or they don’t even know if they want to be parents. They are asking themselves what are the benefits of being a parent, what are the purposes? We are parents to learn, grow and understand. Parents will learn what true, unconditional love is. They will grow to be stronger and to learn more about themselves and how they deal with stresses. They will grow to understand our own Heavenly Father and start to grasp the concept of how much He loves us and how He feels about our own individuals journeys. We are on Earth the find and make families. We are here to procreate and to make eternal families. We are here to prepare us for becoming heavenly mothers and fathers ourselves. It is truly a gift to parent.

3. Moms Getting Educated

            We, as daughters of God, have an amazing privilege. We are able to give birth and to nurture our families. When mothers are educated and well rounded, they can educate and teach their own children. The mothers have a larger capacity to learn and grow with their children. And this even means improvement. Being a mother is a job and it is not easy. We have so many responsibilities, but I’m thankful that someday I can begin to teach my children what I learned and what I’ve experienced through getting an education. There is nothing wrong with having an intelligent woman raise little angels from above.

4. Time of and Number of Children We Have

            This was a hard concept for me to grasp. Some people want to have kids when they want and they have as many or as little as they want. I always thought that I could just choose whatever I wanted. But in Alma 37:37 is says that we need to take counsel in the Lord with all our doings. I need to make sure that I pray for when I should have children and how many I should have. Heavenly Father has plans for all of us and He most definitely has a plan for us when it comes to having children. Our spirit children are waiting for us, we shouldn’t keep them waiting any longer than we have to. It’s all in the Father’s will.