So lately we've been talking about HAVING and STARTING families.
Funny that we would talk about that in a Family Relations class...
But something that really stuck with me and I haven't been able to un-stick it is the whole thing about how many kids people have. Especially Brother Williams' comment on how there are many children who are born into horrible homes and lifestyles - all because we didn't invite them into our homes! That made me feel horrendously guilty! I felt like I needed to have a million children!! I am so so very grateful to have been born into the family that I have. Every family has their struggles, but at least with those struggles I've always had a good support system. At least I know of Christ. At least my parents have good values. At least I have hope!
I'm sure I'm not the only one that would say that I want to give all innocent, perfect children that better lifestyle. But the truth is, I can't. It will be between myself, my husband, and God on how many children I will have. I am so grateful to know that God does not give us things we can't handle. I'm sure that those living in situations that are less than ideal are finding ways to cope. With God watching over them (and He watches over ALL His children) I know that He will give them the strength needed to deal with whatever it is they are individually going through. They will be SO blessed in Heaven. And you know what? I CAN effect millions of children! The choices that I make today influence the kind of man that I will marry, the future father of my children. If I do my best to make sure that my own children are raised in a good home with good standards, then I can only hope that they will in turn do the same for their own children. On and on the traditions, lifestyle, and standards will be passed down, mixing with other webs, hopefully influencing for the better.
That is the best I can do, that is what I can give.
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