Monday, January 05, 2015

         We are preparing for the post-holiday routine that starts tomorrow.  No more days off until we finish on March 12.  At least we didn’t have to go to the grocery store today which made our time a little more relaxed.  Family Home Evening is still hard for me.  Not knowing enough of the language to participate makes me feel rather conspicuously out of place.  Everyone is kind, though, and I can sing the hymns.       

         Here is number five on the resolution list:

5. Be a better parent

Children are the future of our homes, the Church and the world. Therefore, the role of parents is of paramount importance.

“It is my firm conviction that there has never been a period in my many years of life when our Father in Heaven’s children have needed the guiding hand of faithful, devoted parents more,” Elder L. Tom Perry taught. “… We must find within ourselves that same determined spirit and overcome the challenges we face with the same spirit of sacrifice. We must instill in future generations an ever stronger reliance on the teachings of our Lord and Savior.”

         Our days of parenting young children are past so we decided to focus on being better grandparents.  However, we also believe that our responsibility as parents doesn’t end.  Enduring to the end in faith and righteousness and setting a good example are things all parents and grandparents can strive for.

         Love you all and miss you. 

         Tegucigalpa Honduras, 9:48 p.m., partly cloudy, 68degrees, and breezy!