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12 February 2009
Here's another one for the teen
Marquie,
Last night the boys wanted to listen to some music on my computer, but I wiped it clean to save space, but later added a single track because I got it while I was traveling: Firm in the Faith. They were mesmerized as I asked them to identify the performer, and Joshua correctly identified "Aunt Marquie." When I confirmed his suspicion, Michael was shocked and replied, "I didn't know Marquie could sing so beautifully." They then listened to it three times in a row.
So there you go. Apparently you're just amazing.
Motherly Qualities
Thank you to all who participated in my Motherly Qualities survey. It's interesting to note that all the characteristics we need to develop are gospel related. No one talked about knowledge, or good physical endurance, or beauty, or grace, or the ability to keep a clean house. Of course, the exact question was: what qualities do you think a woman needs to teach children to have faith and to base their decisions on gospel truths?
The most often mentioned quality was love/charity. Being able to put someone else before yourself and "loving" or accepting our children for who they are.
The next three qualitites appeared equally: Patience, faith, example
Patience, came in two specific areas, patience in slowly, steadily and constantly allowing your will to align with God's will (James labeled this Humility) and patience with your children--to take time to teach, to comfort, to listen and never showing frustration with a child's desire to learn(and the subsequent disasters that may come.) This characteristic, by the way, was the first one Michelle and I came up with.
Faith. In order to instill faith, we must have faith, but also have the faith to base our decisions on gospel truths.
Example. We cannot teach what we do not do. If you have the characteristics (of faith, patience, charity, humility...) it will instill in our children the desire to also have those characteristics.
Three of us also came up with the trait of integrity. The number one definition to not be a hypocrite. Follow through. Do what you say you will do and be what you say you are (which also involves discipline of yourself.)
And, finally understanding our divine nature, as well as the divine nature of our children. Having a vision of our children's potential, which Justin stated, a vision that brings her greater love and patience for the child, but does not lead her to interfere in the child's decisions, does not lead to manipulation.
Also mentioned were: a sense of the sacred, creativity, endurance.
Well, there you have it. Words from the experienced and wise. How are we doing?
The most often mentioned quality was love/charity. Being able to put someone else before yourself and "loving" or accepting our children for who they are.
The next three qualitites appeared equally: Patience, faith, example
Patience, came in two specific areas, patience in slowly, steadily and constantly allowing your will to align with God's will (James labeled this Humility) and patience with your children--to take time to teach, to comfort, to listen and never showing frustration with a child's desire to learn(and the subsequent disasters that may come.) This characteristic, by the way, was the first one Michelle and I came up with.
Faith. In order to instill faith, we must have faith, but also have the faith to base our decisions on gospel truths.
Example. We cannot teach what we do not do. If you have the characteristics (of faith, patience, charity, humility...) it will instill in our children the desire to also have those characteristics.
Three of us also came up with the trait of integrity. The number one definition to not be a hypocrite. Follow through. Do what you say you will do and be what you say you are (which also involves discipline of yourself.)
And, finally understanding our divine nature, as well as the divine nature of our children. Having a vision of our children's potential, which Justin stated, a vision that brings her greater love and patience for the child, but does not lead her to interfere in the child's decisions, does not lead to manipulation.
Also mentioned were: a sense of the sacred, creativity, endurance.
Well, there you have it. Words from the experienced and wise. How are we doing?
have a laugh. :)
"Are all the girls in Illinois as pretty as you?"
"No."
:D yep, laugh your little hearts out. I'll give details later. :D
and Heather, it's not the person you might think...
"No."
:D yep, laugh your little hearts out. I'll give details later. :D
and Heather, it's not the person you might think...
07 February 2009
It went well
Yesterday's interview is finally over, and it went very well indeed. I received a large amount of positive (read: amazing) feedback from my interviewers, and I am confident that the Lord will provide in his way, whatever that way might be. I fear the details may bore you, but the highlight was definitely the time I spent teaching about Schubert's Erlkönig. There was dramatic interpretation, a little acting, and characters revealed through the music. Highly entertaining, and quite effective/affective. Yes, both work in this context.
Thank you for your fasting, prayers, and continual support. When I know, you'll know.
Oh, and Michelle, don't complain about not getting onto the blog when you don't give me the info I need (I'm guessing Bryce deleted the email I sent.) Do you have a different email address? If so, send it to me at hutchingsjb@gmail.com and I'll get you in. Love you all!
04 February 2009
I CAN FiX IT!
I sent an invite to the alabryce. If that's NOT the email address you use to sign into Blogspot/Blogger, let me know and I'll send it to whatever you specify. It would be nice if Michelle and Bryce each had a separate account, which of course requires a separate email address. I recommend Google. You can email me if you need. We're SO EXCITED!
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