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Week 2: Protecting Families

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Our lives are constantly bombarded with demands from work, school, friends, etc.  Although these are good things, too much can distract as from what matters most: the family.   “ …only those who believe deeply and actively in the family will be able to preserve their families in the midst of the gathering evil around us.”   President Spencer W. Kimball. What specific types of things will you do to ensure you preserve your family in the midst of gathering evil? Sometimes I feel my life is constantly on the go.   As a mom of 6-month-old twins, school and church, I get overwhelmed.   I really value time with my family.   I notice when I spend time with them, I am happier.   Time is so important in this life and how we us it matters.   I have been working on using my time to create memories and strengthen relationships. A few things I try to do to preserve my family is family dinner.   Life gets busy during the week, and family dinn...

Week 1: Even Miracles Take a Little Time ~Fairy Godmother~

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My name is Jessica and I've been married to my husband for 10 years now. Wow, I can't believe how time has flown!  I enjoy camping, gardening, playing the piano, and spending time with my family.  This is my first time posting on a blog site so bear with me.  I am excited to share my journey as I learn about marriage and family.  My husband and I struggled with infertilitly for 8 years and it nearly broke our hearts.  I used to be a foster mom and had a variety of children in my home and worked with many families.  We were hoping to foster to adopt, but God had different plans for us.  By way of inspiration, a family friend introduced a well-known and affordable fertility doctor.  Shout out to Dr. Amols at New Direction Fertility!  Now we are blessed with twin girls, delievered in Spring 2019.  I enjoy helping children and strengthening families.  It brings me joy watching others learn, grow, and feel loved.   I e...