Some June Highlights

Tuesday, July 09, 2013

Some June Highlights

My mother-in-law surprised everyone by buying herself a new car. She was happy to show it off and even let people take it out on test drives. Not being a car person myself, I was happy to send the boys with Andrew and Grandpa to take a ride. But when they got back, Andrew insisted on taking me out as well. I originally told him to take a shorter route then they had previously done, but I quickly changed my mind. It was a fun ride!

We had a great time going to the Bee's game as a family. As per normal, I was feeling pretty crummy and really debated until the last minute whether or not I would go. I finally decided that I could be sick there just as easily as I could at home. That was almost true. We had a fun time, but I had a hard time making it back to the car. We ultimately ended up having the boys and me sit along the side of the road while Andrew went and brought the car to us. But I'm glad I went. The seats were great and it was a fun way to spend the evening. The boys enjoyed learning more about baseball.

My sister-in-law bought summer movie tickets. Once a week she takes her kids to a Wednesday morning movie. We have been invited to join her a couple of times now, and it's been a great way to get out of the heat.

We had another baptism. It was a lovely morning at the church followed by a fun afternoon back at their house. Andrew's brother introduced everyone to a team game where they all logged in on their individual i-pads and then had to shout out commands to each other to perform certain game-specific tasks. It was pretty hilarious to watch!

I think that the most memorable June event for us was Ammon getting stitches. We were helping my parents move and Ammon managed to walk right into some metal that just ripped his foot right open. He has had stitches once before, and was terrified at the possibility of going to the doctor and getting more. Carolyn jumped in and saved the day. She carried him to and from the car, kept him distracted with interesting conversation, and really cheered him on. Ultimately he ended up with eight stitches.

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Family Proclamation

The First Presidency and Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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 worshiped 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 his or her divine destiny as an heir 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" (Psalms 127:3). Parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, to provide for their physical and spiritual needs, to teach them to love and serve one another, to observe the commandments of God and to 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.