Lesson 5!

This week we talked about preparing for marriage.  I always love these lessons because I am majoring in Marriage and Family Studies! So it is something I am pretty interested in and enjoy.  One of the articles we read "Hanging out, Hooking up, and Celestial Marriage" had a quote that went like this:

 "The first suggestion is for all Cinderellas and Prince Charmings to throw away their glass slippers... there is a very dangerous mind perception embedded in this Cinderella and glass slipper syndrome.  It is the focus on finding the perfect person to marry with whom you will live happily ever after.  I am convinced that the Lord's plan is to find a right one rather than the one."

Basically, there is not only one single person that you can be happy with.  And that really stood out to me because we are always  taught that there is a "one true love" and that is not true.  I think we really need to think about that when we're dating as well.  While it is nice to know that we don't have to find "the one" it can also make it a little harder (I think) because if we could end up with more than one person, how do we know if that person is right?!  Basically that's when we need to trust in the Lord, and make sure we are constantly praying for his counsel and guidance.  If we are listening to what He is telling us, we won't go wrong! He wants us to be the happiest that we can possibly be, and that is extremely comforting.  So remember, don't settle! Find the person who is the most right for you, counsel with the Lord, and put a ring on it! We will be happy if we are keeping the commandments, and doing what we can to strengthen our eternal marriages.

Lesson 4!

This week's lesson was a little different than I'm used to.  We talked a little bit about a more touchy subject to some people.  We talked about same sex attraction.  Usually when this topic comes up I start to feel really uncomfortable, and probably mostly because I knew nothing about it.  In our lessons this week we watched videos and heard a lot of discussions about the topic, and I realized that I am really quick to judge.  There is a lot more background behind same sex attraction than I really thought, and there is usually a reason as to why some people feel the need to be attracted to someone of the same sex.  I have noticed in the past week since we studied it, that I have stopped myself from judging, or feeling as uncomfortable when the subject of same sex attraction is brought up.  And I am thankful that we were able to talk about it so that those judging feelings could go away.  I am also thankful for my life, and for all the blessings that I have, and that I don't have to go through really difficult trials that might bring me to a situation like that.  I am thankful for eternal families, and the opportunity I will get to be sealed in the temple to my future husband and eternal companion.  I hope that I can be someone who is strong enough to set a good example to others, and maybe even someday be able to help those who want to change.

Here is a video that we watched to prepare for our class discussion. It really helps explain a lot about same sex attraction.

http://vimeo.com/71799175

Lesson 3!

Lesson 3 was really interesting to me.  In this lesson we talked about social class and status.  Mostly where people fit in to that scale, and how class and status usually stay the same throughout generations.
There was one particular example about a lady named Tammy.
Tammy is not particularly well off, is a single mom, and has a lot of struggles.  But something about Tammy really stands out to me, and it is her ability to be so humble, and grateful for the things that she DOES have; like a house, and food to eat.
She also has a job, and in order to get there has to walk 10.5 miles there and back! That's crazy! I complain about walking to class (about .5 miles) and she was walking in the rain singing.  It really made me stop to think about my own life and what I am grateful for and what I should be grateful for.
I am grateful that I live so close to school, and that I even have the opportunity to attend this University.  

This is Tammy's story, in case anyone is interested!

Have a wonderful day :) 

Lesson 2!

In Lesson 2 we discussed how families are a system, and we all have roles in our families.  For example, I am the oldest child. Also both of my parents work, so sometimes I am the one at home keeping the house together while my parents are gone so that it doesn't go crazy.  I love being the oldest because all of my 3 younger sisters look up to me, and try to be just like me! While it is a huge responsibility it is also a blessing.  It helps me try to work harder so that I can be better for them. 

This is my family! I am so grateful for them, and also thankful for the role I have in my family!

Lesson 1!

In Lesson 1 we had a discussion board about whether it matters or not how many children we have.. well, here is my response! 

I definitely think it matters how many children I have.  Heavenly Father has given us a gift to reproduce, and I don't think it should be taken lightly.  I also know that the world is in a really rough place right now, and it is part of our responsibility to raise strong, steadfast children in the gospel of Jesus Christ so that our families can be strong and be able to resist temptation. The more we raise, hopefully the more people can be taught about the gospel.  I also think that for our own sake, having families is such a happy thing.  I know when I am with my whole family there is nowhere else I would rather be! So I would love to be the person that starts that new generation of people that I can't live without.

That's how I feel! I am so thankful for my family and the blessing they are in my life. I couldn't live without them! I know Heavenly Father put me in my family for a reason and I am so glad.