Saturday, September 22, 2012

It's the Little Things

So during a class discussion this week, something interesting was shared that I hadn't really thought about before. One of my fellow classmates shared a quote that roughly stated says, "So many people are willing to do things such as going to war for their children, but they aren't willing to stop the #1 thing that is hurting them...divorce." I found this to be very intriguing for a couple of reasons. First off, there are so many people that see divorce as such an easy way out. If there are just a few disagreements, suddenly they are fed up and separating themselves comes to mind. Why is that? Are people not mature enough by the time they are married to know how to solve problems and talk things over? Then possibly make some necessary changes? Second, they don't seem to realize the major effects divorce has on children. Coming from a super loving home with parents who have been married only to each other for the last 22 years, I can't say I fully understand all of what it does, but having so many close friends that come from broken families does shed some light on the subject. And I must say, it can be pretty rough. My biggest question now I guess is this: If parents really would go to war for their children, would they not be even more willing to prevent war from ever occuring in the most important place: the home? I think they don't realize the great impact the little things have on everyday life. A kind word, a gentle reminder, a friendly suggestion...Any ideas?
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  1. MRCSeptember 22, 2012 at 11:28 PM

    I think that coming from a marriage of 21+ years, parents need to have someone to tell them to go to their room and hold hands and say I love you over and over again until they forget all the bad things.

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  2. IYQYQRSeptember 23, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    I think that if people were doing what they should be doing (reading scriptures, praying, FHE even when there are just two of you, etc...), then the selfishness goes away and they won't be getting themselves into a bad situation and love abounds. It is so simple... Love one another. If we truly loved one another then the stupid stuff falls away. Don't judge me because I sin differently than you. or don't judge me because I am different. or Don't judge me. Christ loves us even though we do things that he doesn't like or approve of. Can't we love one another when we don't see eye to eye? My response... Get over it!

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    1. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2012 at 8:04 AM

      You are so right. Remember that Marriage is a union defined and sanctified by God. It is He who calls it marriage and He who must be a part of it. Civil unions or simple live-ins may join two people together in love, but it is God that defines "marriage". He should be a part of it. When that happens, love increases, understanding increases, a desire to serve and care for others increases as well.

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