We created a great big card on our chalkboard .....with favorites.
I love Jess's comment.... "has a gospel principle for each and every situation". That is the honest truth! Lately, Jess has become quick about relaying the teaching before Scot even has a chance to share. He knows them pretty well. I have watched him over the years doing his teaching moments and marvel at how quick he puts his stories together and how loving it comes across. He has a real gift for it. He is also really good at getting them to talk about their frustrations openly. Not usually an easy task with teens.
We sure do love the example of leading and teaching that he puts into his most important callings. HUSBAND and FATHER.
I have fond memories of my own Father. From what I know now about his life back in the days of my growing up he was very busy in church assignments, and work. I say "what I know now" because I never felt that he wasn't around. In my mind he was always there. I am sure the assignments and callings were ever present but, I wouldn't look back and think that. My memories are very vivid of much QUALITY time. Many motorcyle rides strapped on behind him with his make-shift belt. Wrestling on the big king bed. Hearing about how scenic the view was riding in the motorhome for several hours. Unscheduled teaching moments one on one. I loved all of it. Never feeling like he was really ever gone. When he was there HE WAS THERE. You never felt like he was divided. One of my most favorite things I looked forward to was what we called LAY-BY's. Any of my 6 brothers will tell you how fond they were of these special moments one-on-one in our bedroom right before we went to bed. Not only did he come in and tell these amazing detailed stories that were sequals, but he also brought a mystery drink. I think Mom was trying to be economical and use up the left over fruit juice from the canning jars. So she would usually make up the concoction and Dad was the presenter. It was so fun to try and guess what the different juices were. Those were good times. Things that Scot and I have tried to create here in our home.
We still take the opportunity like Dad did to talk to our children about life at the end of the day. For some reason the walls come down and the defenses aren't as present in the dark.
We are both so grateful for wonderful Fathers who took the TIME needed to be with us. Time is really the most important ingredient to families. It's our best gift we could ever give. You won't ever regret giving more time!
Happy Father's Day!
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