Sis. Mark presented a wonderful lesson on Sunday about families.
She focused on 4 areas. We split into 4 groups and discussed these topics and then shared our thoughts with the rest of the women. Here are the lists the women came up with according to the word
1. Importance:
strength and support, enjoyment, haven from the world, peace, acceptance, unconditional love, unity as a family.
Sis Mark shared this quote, "Societies at large are strengthened as a families are."
2. Challenges:
time, illness, schedules, finances, house work, traditions, church callings, work a holic, extended family, difference of opinions.
Another quote was shared that said, "...the voice of domestic peace is a quiet one."
3. Relationships:
Be forgiving, tolerant, be quick to listen slow to react, take responsibility, let grudges go, let family be who they are, don't judge, have patience with in laws, establish boundaries with extended family, treat others with respect.
Pres. Kimball said, "...avoid ceaseless pin pricking." Sis. Mark said that the big things are the little things we do. Encouragement and appreciation are key.
4. Communication:
more than talking and listening, reach out, do things together, FHE, serve together, serve each other, dig deeper to what is being said, listen to listen - not to just solve the problem.
Sis. Mark wrapped up the lesson reminding us all to be thoughtful and kind to others and those we have relationships with in our family.