examples

Have you ever looked at your children and wondered what they will become? Will she be a dancer? A singer? A writter? Will she look outside her self to find herself? Will he be a Historian? A famous composer? Will he serve a mission and learn to love the people he seves? for that matter, will she serve a mission?

Our children have so much potential. Have I thought them their Divine Heritage? Have they Learned the lessons of relying on their Father in Heaven who has their best interest at heart? And do they know that?

They always say example speaks louder than words. What is my example saying to my children?

I remember when I was young I looked at my parents as all knowing, all powerful! Any question I asked my Father, he would have an answer for. It didn't matter if it was in school, church, or day to day living. My mother taught me all I needed to know to become the perfect woman. Because of her I can sew, crochet, cook, knit, cross stitch, clean...the list goes on.

As I grew I began to realize that my parents like myself are human beings. Bound to make mistakes at times. My Father began to have less of the answers, and my mother like me has her weaknesses. I remember My father telling me once when I found myself disapointed with him not having an answer: "Melane, I think you are getting old enough that you can began to find your own answers." and I thought to myself; "What!? I'm still just a kid!!!"

My Father however has stayed constant in setting the example of, when the world pushes you down, you get right back up and fight your way to your finish line. My Mother, she has taught me more than simple house wife tools. She has taught me that I can overcome fears, and I can believe in the impossable.

Talking with a friend the other day she mentioned "Doesnt it seem like just yesterday when we were the kids, and not the leaders?" I remember looking at many of my leaders with great admiration. They were perfect! As time has passed and I find myself now looking back at my leaders, they were perfect for me at that specific time in my life, but have since made decissions that aren't all that admirable. Others have set limits I can continue to dream of reaching.

So, what is my example saying to my children? How am I shaping their world? This is the intriguing question that I am pondering today.