Family

·         “The family is the foundation for love and for maintaining spirituality.” –Elder Quentin L. Cook in "Can Ye Feel So Now?" (Oct. 2012 General Conference)

·         “Teaching in the home is the most sacred responsibility.” –Elder L. Tom Perry in "Goodly Parents" (Oct. 2012 General Conference)

·         “…parents can pray in earnest, asking our Eternal Father to help them love, understand, and guide the children He has sent to them.” –Elder L. Tom Perry in "Goodly Parents" (Oct. 2012 General Conference)

·         “Building a strong family culture adds another layer of protection for our children, insulating them from worldly influences.” –Elder L. Tom Perry in "Goodly Parents" (Oct. 2012 General Conference)

·         “We remember sweet moments that give warmth to our hearts.” –President Dieter F. Uchtdorf in “Of Regrets and Resolutions" (Oct. 2012 General Conference)

·         “Children need others to speak for them.” –Elder Dallin H. Oaks in “Protect the Children" (Oct. 2012 General Conference)

·         “All children are children of God.” -–Elder Dallin H. Oaks in “Protect the Children" (Oct. 2012 General Conference)

·         “It was intentional all along that Adam and Eve form an eternal family.” –Sister Julie B. Beck in “Teaching the Doctrine to the Family" (Aug. 2009 Broadcast)

·         “Eternal life means to become like the Father and to live in families in happiness and joy forever, so of course what he wants for us will require help beyond our powers.” –President Henry B. Eyring in “The Family" (Nov. 1995 BYU Address)

·         “When you are sealed forever in the house of the Lord, a new family unit is created.” –Elder Richard G. Scott in “Receive the Temple Blessings" (April 1999 General Conference)

Position Statement:

The family is ordained of God and I feel really strong about the concept of family. I know that family is the most important thing in God’s Plan of Happiness and He generally focuses on the family. Likewise, Satan is always trying to destroy the family, but we can’t let him. I know that I need to keep my family more close to me and be more forgiving with them, because of the fact that they are my family. Family members need to exhibit love and kindness with one another. Parents have sacred responsibilities and roles in the family and they must provide for their children’s physical and spiritual needs. I love the idea of family and especially eternal family.