This post is part of the General Conference Odyssey. This week covers the Saturday afternoon session of the October 2000 conference.
When most of our children were teenagers I asked them if they could tell what was most important to me. They answered almost in unison, "The Gospel." (In voices that also said, "Duh, what a dumb question.") I was surprised and pleased at the same time. And I realized that my efforts were working.
Elder Donald L. Hallstrom of the Seventy said
Of all the traditions we should cultivate within ourselves and our families, a "tradition of righteousness" should be preeminent. Hallmarks of this tradition are an unwavering love for God and His Only Begotten Son, respect for prophets and priesthood power, a constant seeking of the Holy Spirit, and the discipline of discipleship which transforms believing into doing. A tradition of righteousness sets a pattern for living which draws children closer to parents, and both to God, and elevates obedience from a burden to a blessing.
While some of our children have strayed from the Gospel Path, I know that they had a strong foundation while growing up, and that they feel loved, accepted, and encouraged in their (righteous) endeavors now. I am hopeful that someday they will feel the pull of the Savior's love and return to the righteous traditions of the Gospel and their family.
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| Noble (oldest) & Me |
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| Me with (next oldest) Lt. Lehi and his wife Miss Pasta |
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| JET (middle child) and Me |
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| Me and Mr. Movie (fourth in line) |
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| Me and Dandylion (baby of the family) Some other posts where I share how I taught my children: (Yes, I'm the shrimp of the family. I'm 5'7", Noble is 5'9", the boys range from 6'2" to 6'4".) |
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