I had the best day today: Farewell Little Brother. . .

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Farewell Little Brother. . .

SUNDAY WE SAID OUR GOODBYES!

Rocky's farewell went by so quickly. It was days of rushing sending out cards, making food and getting decoration ideas followed by one day of family and friends celebrating all of Rocky's choices. Elder Buris and Brad Anderson did a special musical number, "In The Hollow Of Thy Hand," which was very beautiful. I have to say, my favorite sacrament meets are those with all my family sitting around. I loved looking around and seeing my grandparents talking to my uncles and watching the cousins run around. It was quite a day, and I am so blessed to have a little brother that is one of the BIGGEST examples to me. Thank you for everyone that helped. My mom had me, with Grandma as the big helper (reminding us of all the little things we forgot), we requited Sarah (she is our Pamella for the get together's), then my roommates who were in charge of the kids (THANKS!) and all the other family who jumped in and helped. I think that it was a big group effort. Grandpa was the front man for hosting. When guests made it back to our house before us, he was there ready to give them tours and show them around. That is such a gift! Especially since my mom and I were crazy getting food on the table, and Rocky was off with his friends. I was a wonderful, exhausting day.

Sister Black- We missed you! Hurry home!!!!

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The Family: A Proclamation to the World

We, the First Presidency and the Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, solemnly proclaim that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and that the family is central to the Creator’s plan for the eternal destiny of His children.

All human beings—male and female—are created in the image of God. Each is a beloved spirit son or daughter of heavenly parents, and, as such, each has a divine nature and destiny. Gender is an essential characteristic of individual premortal, mortal, and eternal identity and purpose.

In the premortal realm, spirit sons and daughters knew and worshipped God as their Eternal Father and accepted His plan by which His children could obtain a physical body and gain earthly experience to progress toward perfection and ultimately realize their divine destiny as heirs of eternal life. The divine plan of happiness enables family relationships to be perpetuated beyond the grave. Sacred ordinances and covenants available in holy temples make it possible for individuals to return to the presence of God and for families to be united eternally.

The first commandment that God gave to Adam and Eve pertained to their potential for parenthood as husband and wife. We declare that God’s commandment for His children to multiply and replenish the earth remains in force. We further declare that God has commanded that the sacred powers of procreation are to be employed only between man and woman, lawfully wedded as husband and wife.

We declare the means by which mortal life is created to be divinely appointed. We affirm the sanctity of life and of its importance in God’s eternal plan.

Husband and wife have a solemn responsibility to love and care for each other and for their children. “Children are an heritage of the Lord” (Psalm 127:3). Parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, to provide for their physical and spiritual needs, and to teach them to love and serve one another, observe the commandments of God, and be law-abiding citizens wherever they live. Husbands and wives—mothers and fathers—will be held accountable before God for the discharge of these obligations.

The family is ordained of God. Marriage between man and woman is essential to His eternal plan. Children are entitled to birth within the bonds of matrimony, and to be reared by a father and a mother who honor marital vows with complete fidelity. Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. Successful marriages and families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities. By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families. Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children. In these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners. Disability, death, or other circumstances may necessitate individual adaptation. Extended families should lend support when needed.

We warn that individuals who violate covenants of chastity, who abuse spouse or offspring, or who fail to fulfill family responsibilities will one day stand accountable before God. Further, we warn that the disintegration of the family will bring upon individuals, communities, and nations the calamities foretold by ancient and modern prophets.

We call upon responsible citizens and officers of government everywhere to promote those measures designed to maintain and strengthen the family as the fundamental unit of society.

This proclamation was read by President Gordon B. Hinckley as part of his message at the General Relief Society Meeting held September 23, 1995, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

I had the best day today

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Farewell Little Brother. . .

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