Family Responsibility
"Young men and women, you can be a great influence for good in your homes as you help to achieve worthy family objectives. I shall never forget the family home evening, years ago, in which the name of each member of our family was placed in a hat. The name you picked from the hat would be your 'secret friend' for the week. You can imagine the love that filled my heart when I came home that Tuesday after work to sweep out the garage, as I had earlier promised, and found it cleanly swept. There was a note attached to the garage door which read, 'Hope you had a good day--your secret friend.' And on Friday night, as I turned down my bed, I uncovered an Almond Joy, my favorite candy bar, wrapped carefully in scotch tape and plain white paper, with a note: 'Dad, I love you a lot! Thanks, your secret friend.' Then to top it off, after returning home from a late meeting Sunday evening, I found the dining room table beautifully set, and written on the napkin by my place were the words 'SUPER DAD' in big bold letters and in parentheses, 'your secret friend.' Hold your family home evenings, for this is where the gospel is taught, a testimony gained, and the family fortified."
W. Douglas Shumway, "Marriage and Family: Our Sacred Responsibility," Ensign, May 2004, 96
Dear Sisters,
I sincerely hope you all have had wonderful family time over the holidays! As I read this quote I thought what better way to start the new year ..but to continue thinking to ourselves....What can I do special to show the ones that I love and care about in my life, that they are special to me? This story can be adapted to every family situation, sometimes we may have to be creative, maybe we will have to mail cards or make phone calls but their is always a way to serve one another if we seek the opportunity.
We as a Relief Society Presidency are looking forward to serving each of you this year! Happy New Year! Hugs and Kisses to you all...
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