One of the most heart wrenching earth-life realities for me is that “Families Can be Together Forever,” but not right now, not today. I’m sure I inherited this problem from my mother, who always morns the missing “one” no matter how many come to the family event. If she could have, she would have ... Read More
The Family Fifty – Step 12 Carrying the Message
I’ll bet that “I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus” is on everyone’s list of top ten Primary songs. Lately, while observing the actions of others, several times I’ve had the Spirit poke me on the shoulder and say, “Look at that Nannette! That’s like Jesus.” Here’s just one example: “Feed the Fire!” That’s ... Read More
Vision, A View Through God’s Eyes – Step 11
So weary, growing older, widowed in young motherhood, blind for many years, and recovering from knee surgery, my sweet friend told Heavenly Father one evening she needed something to help her keep going. That night the Lord sent her a beautiful dream. My friend can see when she’s dreaming. She sees ... Read More
The Family Photo Shoot – “Smile…PLEASE!” Step 6
There should be studies made by university Family Science graduate students at family photo sessions. Perhaps more family frustration is generated during the attempt to capture the “happy family” group for posterity than at any other family function. When friends tell me that they are going to have ... Read More
“I Wish She Was The Mother!” – Step 3
Little children seem to have a strong sense and sensitivity to the serenity or the lack of it in others. I was reminded of this reality as a young mother of three preschool age children. One night I was in the middle of the Saturday night bath routine - one child in and scrubbed, out and dried, ... Read More
Family Support – Give It Time!
Early in my application of the 12 Steps I admitted to my spouse and children that I was working on changing some things about myself. I let them know that I was not only going to work on my compulsive overeating, I was also going to work on my perfectionism. Becoming honest about our own ... Read More
Sunday Dinner – The Picture of Perfect Imperfection
Sunday dinner is generally at my house. We divide up the food groups and everyone brings an offering. We set a general time and as soon as each family has completed their Sabbath day work and their individual dish has been prepared we all gather. Everyone strives to be on time, give or take thirty ... Read More