2. Family Fairytale

Once upon a time, in a far away place there lived a family in a giant castle. They were all royalty and lived in a giant castle where they all constantly worked together, cleaned together, read together, ate together, and never fought or disagreed on anything. This sounds like a pretty great story doesn't it. Okay so maybe this is not exactly my family fairytale, but mine also will have a happy ending.

According to a New York Times Article, titled The Stories That Bind Us, "The [children] who know a lot about their families tend to do better when they face challenges." So what should these children know about their families? I think that knowing about where their parents grew up, what they did when they were their age, what struggles they went through, or simply knowing where they graduated from can make a big difference.

The Proclamation to the Family states that "Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ." Love is truly spelled T-I-M-E. We must take the time to share with our family the struggles we have overcome so that we can grow as a family.

There have been many times over the years that I have loved spending time with my family! Some of my favorites, partially because I am away from home now, are the fun family pictures we took together. Getting my whole family together to take pictures was definitely an adventure, but I will never forget the times we shared as we did. The saying "a picture is worth a thousand words" says it all.

I know that by the power of the temple that my family will be together for eternity and I am so excited because I truly love them. Family is one of Heavenly Father's greatest gifts that he gave to us and I am so happy that he did. I know as we talk the time to share our stories that our families will really be strengthened.

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