A story

I woke up this morning feeling strongly that I needed to post this little story. . . As most of you know, I used to be a single mom with my three boys. When Tom and I were engaged, discussions as to whether or not I should continue to teach were frequently held. While I wanted the opportunity to be able to stay home, I didn’t think it was right that 100% of the financial responsibility for the boys be put on Tom (we don’t get any child support). Tom was willing to support me in whatever I wanted to do, but he encouraged me to stay home. In my mind, however, it really wasn’t right to put that on him. It made me feel like I was shirking my responsibilities. It made me feel guilty and demanding. I wrestled much over that issue.

At the time we were both Primary workers and one Sunday during sharing time in his ward, this line from The Proclamation was read: “Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children.” As it was read, the spirit testified to him that it would be the best thing for our family if I took that role. In my Primary, that same day, this line from the Proclamation was read: “By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families.” And the spirit witnessed to me that I needed to let Tom provide for us and that financially things would work out. As we discussed this that evening on the phone we both knew what the best answer for our family was. We both felt that those lines from the Proclamation were not read coincidentally, but as an answer to how we should begin our family together. And looking back almost four years later, we are so thankful for that guidance—it has brought so many blessings into our lives. I am so thankful for that divine document that has led me to many correct decisions.

Next week will be a recipe share on my blog. Check back for a few fun new recipes :).