Father's Day

Father's Day was a great day.  I love having a day to specifically reflect and acknowledge all the wonderful father and father figures in my life. 

I love being able to give Mark a special day and I hope he was able to feel how much Jacob, Sarah and I care and appreciate all that he does.  Mark is such an amazing father.  I always knew he would be - which I have always felt was an extremely attractive quality.  He is an active father and plays a huge role in Jacob and Sarah's life's. 

In the October 2014 General Conference, Elder L. Tom Perry said,

"The most powerful teaching a child will ever receive will come from concerned and righteous fathers and mothers. 

Now let's look at the role a father plays in our lives:

Fathers give blessings and perform sacred ordinances for their children.  These will become spiritual highlights in their lives. 

Fathers are personally involved in leading family prayers, daily scripture reading, and weekly family home evenings. 

Fathers build family traditions by being involved in helping plan vacation trips and outings that will involve all of the family members.  Memories of these special times together will never be forgotten by their children. 

Fathers hold one-on-one visits with their children and teach them gospel principles. 

Fathers teach sons and daughters the value of work and help them establish worthy goals in their own lives. 

Fathers set an example of faithful gospel service. 

Please remember, brethren, your sacred calling as a father in Israel - your most important calling in time and eternity - a calling from which you are never released."

I am so grateful for Mark, my Dad, and Gus for the wonderful examples they are of this description of the role father's play.  They are all truly wonderful men.

I love you fathers.