Blog Number 4

I'm pretty sure I missed a week..... oops. :) 

Over the past little while we've talked about social class/cultures, the roles of men

 and women, and same sex attraction. 

In class I had the amazing privilege of getting to know my neighbor, Monica, better! She is one amazing woman. Her family is from Peurto Rico and she was telling me about her journey with her family going from Peurto Rico, to various small houses, eventually ending up in a nice part of California! She was so optimistic about it all - telling me about how fun it was living in the same house as her aunts, uncles, and cousins, and how much she really loved/loves her family. It was awesome :) She also had a REALLY great thought - that we need to do what makes us happy. For some people, they get along just fine working minimum wage! So true! We need to do what makes us happy, because that's when we have the Spirit with us. God doesn't want us to be unhappy. Have you ever been around a toddler throwing a tantrum?! Ya. God doesn't want that for us. hahaha

I feel like the roles of men and women and then same sex attraction are kind of connected. I'll just say what's on my mind and then see what conclusions we come to. 

In class we had some really good discussions on how men and women are different. We talked about how even from our pre-mortal existence we had our roles as men and as women. Women are more nurturing, we (even at a young age) are more social and try to include people, we talk a lot - as I'm sure everyone knows - and we are very observant. Men are more protective, and can even get aggressive when they feel that someone they love isn't being treated right. Men (from a young age) are more into making sounds and seeing how things work. 

Can't you see how perfect that is?! Can't you see the perfect match-up?! Men fill the spaces that women can't, and women fill the spaces that men can't. Love it. 

On that note. Let's introduce same sex attraction. One thing that I loved learning about was that it's all just a big misunderstanding!! Of course if you experiment with things you're more likely to do them long-term. I feel like that applies to more than just same sex attraction - baseball, new friends, etc. Anyways. 

I think that these two topics are connected because when we are in a vulnerable state, when we're confused about something, when we have a problem, who is it that helps us?

 That's right, our parents. 

Ok, here's where it all ties together!!

As a future parent, here are some things I need to do: 

• love my children

• make sure my husband loves our children

• counsel with God on raising our children

God is so good - He has set up such a wonderful life for us with wonderful programs and wonderful leaders. Super cool. 

So, ya. Those are my thoughts haha :) 

Later!! 

 ~Sarah :)