For the Moms:
We enjoyed hearing Nichole's testimony of motherhood and sacrifice, and recieving some tips from her frugal ways! Some of the things she presented included:
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. (The Family: A Proclamation to the World). We discussed the role of the mother and why she needs to be in the home, how this requires great sacrifice, but how the family will be eternally blessed for their righteous decisions of how they spend their time and money.
Sister Beck said during the World Wide Leadership Training Meeting in February of this year, "We don’t have children because we have money, because we have means. We have children with faith. Just as paying tithing is a matter of faith, so is having children a matter of faith. You don’t pay tithing with money; you don’t have children with money. “Prophets, seers, and revelators who were sustained at this conference have declared that "God's commandment for His children to multiply and replenish the earth remains in force."3 President Ezra Taft Benson taught that young couples should not postpone having children and that "in the eternal perspective, children—not possessions, not position, not prestige—are our greatest jewels."4 The feeling and attitude of seeking for the Lord’s blessings under the plan, I believe, will create miracles in the lives of people."
During that same meeting Sister Lant said, "Having children is a lot of work. It’s the sacrifice that makes us who we are.”
President Hinkley has said, “You have nothing in this world more precious than your children. When you grow old, when your hair turns white and your body grows weary, when you are prone to sit in a rocker and meditate on the things of your life, nothing will be so important as the question of how your children have turned out. It will not be the money you have made. It will not be the cars you have owned. It will not be the large house in which you live. The searing question that will cross your mind again and again will be, How well have my children done?
If the answer is that they have done very well, then your happiness will be complete. If they have done less than well, then no other satisfaction can compensate for your loss.”
We discussed the Church's pamphlet "All is Safely Gathered In: Family Finances." As well, I gave each mother a copy of the Budget worksheet. I also included some tips for frugal living. There are some great websites that have lists of ways to save you and your family money.
Frugal Mom
Saving Nut (my personal favorite)
Frugal Mom Blog
Also be sure to check out the church's Provident Living Website!
For the Tots:
The kids had a great time playing in a large fort constructed from blankets and hockey nets, devouring mandarin oranges & nibbling cookies at snack time, and participated in a fun game of "What Time Is It Mr. Wolf?"
Sister Beck said during the World Wide Leadership Training Meeting in February of this year, "We don’t have children because we have money, because we have means. We have children with faith. Just as paying tithing is a matter of faith, so is having children a matter of faith. You don’t pay tithing with money; you don’t have children with money. “Prophets, seers, and revelators who were sustained at this conference have declared that "God's commandment for His children to multiply and replenish the earth remains in force."3 President Ezra Taft Benson taught that young couples should not postpone having children and that "in the eternal perspective, children—not possessions, not position, not prestige—are our greatest jewels."4 The feeling and attitude of seeking for the Lord’s blessings under the plan, I believe, will create miracles in the lives of people."
During that same meeting Sister Lant said, "Having children is a lot of work. It’s the sacrifice that makes us who we are.”
President Hinkley has said, “You have nothing in this world more precious than your children. When you grow old, when your hair turns white and your body grows weary, when you are prone to sit in a rocker and meditate on the things of your life, nothing will be so important as the question of how your children have turned out. It will not be the money you have made. It will not be the cars you have owned. It will not be the large house in which you live. The searing question that will cross your mind again and again will be, How well have my children done?
If the answer is that they have done very well, then your happiness will be complete. If they have done less than well, then no other satisfaction can compensate for your loss.”
We discussed the Church's pamphlet "All is Safely Gathered In: Family Finances." As well, I gave each mother a copy of the Budget worksheet. I also included some tips for frugal living. There are some great websites that have lists of ways to save you and your family money.
Frugal Mom
Saving Nut (my personal favorite)
Frugal Mom Blog
Also be sure to check out the church's Provident Living Website!
For the Tots:
The kids had a great time playing in a large fort constructed from blankets and hockey nets, devouring mandarin oranges & nibbling cookies at snack time, and participated in a fun game of "What Time Is It Mr. Wolf?"
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