Okay, let’s be honest, sometimes “family history night” at church can feel a little…dry. But it doesn’t have to be that way! With a little creativity, you can plan an activity that’s actually fun and helps everyone connect with their ancestors. These activities would be perfect for Young Mens, Young Women’s, ward activities, family reunions,…
What makes a family strong, resilient, and happy? It is something we all desire. There are many articles and books written on this topic. I’m sharing an article today that teaches a simple principle that draws the generations of a family tree together and makes the overall family resiliency strong. It is all about stories. What is your family story? Talk about it tonight with this fun Family Night Lesson.
This post started out as a promo for RootsTech, a class I’m teaching, and a giveaway… but, I change it all and decided to tell you about a special experience and realization I had. You can find the other stuff at the bottom of this post.
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Let me tell you a little story… a few years back, my husband and I were asked to attend a family history class at church. We both went into it with the wrong attitudes. I felt like, ‘Family history is super cool… but, I just don’t have time for one more thing right now.’ My husband was like, ‘Family history is super lame. That’s all.’ But we went to the class, to support our bishop… and maybe to socialize. That’s the truth.
Did you know that the more your kids know about their family history… …they will have “higher levels of emotional well-being, and also higher levels of identity achievement.” They are also more resilient through tough times, according to a fanscinating study done by Emory University. Pretty cool, huh? Probably something worth taking the time to…
When I was little I used to write in my journal all the time. I think I filled up like seven of them. Then I got married, had kids, and sadly I stopped journaling. It’s always been one of those thing that bums me out. I really want to do it but just can’t seem to find a quiet moment or the time to squeeze it in. I’ve always believed that keeping a journal is an awesome form of therapy, which I clearly need. But also, I would love for my posterity to have the option of learning about my life, family, and crazy thoughts. I’ve been getting into family history lately, learning about my ancestors, and how neat would it be if I had a journal from each one! Being realistic with myself, I know that at this time of my life, I will probably not find the time to put pen to paper on a regular basis. BUT, I found a favorite app that I super-duper love, that is making journaling easy for me.
Back before I got married, I was a dedicated journal keeper. I think I have seven volumes detailing my years as a girl who liked to kiss boys. Seriously, if I could go back in time I would give myself a kick in the rear. Who knew there was so much more to life than…
Mariel reveals her spiritual side, religious views & thoughts on family today at “We Talk of Christ, We Rejoice in Christ” as part of September’s Family Celebration.On to the post… —————————————————————————- My name is Carrie and I consider myself a work of art in progress. I have a blog called All that is Sweet in…