I struggle with several disabilities, so I probably won't be married anytime soon. I don't have children of my own either, however I can be a father like figure to those around me. I'm very blessed to have nephews that I can try to help. They are great blessings in my life, and I try to teach them not only that God loves them, but that I love them very much as well.
I am a lucky husband and a father of nine. They have filled my life with more than I ever thought possible. They bring meaning to my life. They are my work and my joy.
The week after I got married, my husband and I both had research papers a class we took together at BYU called "Teachings of the Living Prophets". The assigned subject: "The Position of the Church on Birth Control". A quote by President Spencer W. Kimball I remember most: "...live together normally and let the children come." Today I'm expecting our 9th baby, I am so abundantly blessed. I'm so grateful for my husband and children and for who I've become by being a wife and mother.
Having children has changed my life for the better! One of the moms had it just right in this video, a new part of your heart opens up! I am so glad we decided to start our family!
Being a parent has been very rewarding - more than I actually thought it would be. There are tough times; it's not all flowers and butterflies. But honestly it's not really that hard when it comes to it because you have such a huge place in your heart for your child the awesome, memorable moments overshadow whatever is difficult. It's great!
I was away from my wife receiving military training when, using my smartphone, I watched Elder Andersen speak on children in General Conference. When I returned to my wife I would begin a extremely challenging, stressful, & lengthy language course. As I listened with my heart as well with my ears, I knew I must exercise faith. Our son is now 5 months old & I am graduating from my language program in a month. I love being a dad & feel so blessed!!
My wife and I found struggled to get pregnant and then adopted a beautiful little baby girl. Then we found out that 9 1/2 months later we were going to have a boy, and we did! God had a plan for our family. We just needed to have the faith for it to all happen. Now our kids are 2 and 18 months and are a lot of fun. They mean everything to me.
I am pregnant of my first child. My husband and I have been married for 6 months. We were so surprised our blessing came so soon, but we are more than grateful. I am a law student and he is a financial consultant and we are both career oriented. Our schedules are busy and life goes fast. I am sure that many people would think that we are insane to have a baby at this point, but we have faith that somehow, everything will work. If God allowed Moses to divide a sea in two, how can I doubt?
We had our first three children while I was going to college. Looking back I don't see how I could have finished college without them! They were each a joy and inspiration in my life. God truly blesses us for our obedience. We now have four children and we wouldn't want it any other way. They have taught me so much and I have no doubt they have much more to teach me. What a tremendous blessing it is to be a family!
I am a currently a Mom of a sweet 2 month old. I'll be honest, it has been hard. But I have seen the light of Christ fill my life as I watch him smile and coo! I know that children will bring me and my husband more blessings and joy in this life and in the eternities.
I am a new mom to a 10 year old. We've had her for 1 month and she is a joy! Weather she is with us 6 months or 8 years I will always be grateful for the opportunity to have her. The same is true for the 3 year old we had for 5 months and the 7 year old we had for 2 months as well as the 13 month old that we only had for a weekend! Having gone through 4 kids in our home in 6 months has been crazy but we've loved it just the same!
Foster parent? I am too...have had 24 girls in our lives in just 6 years, love it so much and it is very fulfilling to me to be able to teach them the gospel and the love of their Savior for them!!!
I Hope also to find my the '' ONE '' and Raise A Happy Family With God In the Center Of Our Goals and Plans.. I hope This 2020 God will Lead me to HIM.. Keep Safe Everyone And Godbless ! 💙
My baby girls are both 1 yr old, and not twins....10 months apart! And being their mum is the most challenging but rewarding job in the world. My joy comes from their unconditional love (even after a telling-off), their beaming smiles in the morning, and the most gorgeous part of my day is when i see my older daughter show her younger sister how to fold her arms and close her eyes during prayers! ahhhh, lush.
I happen to know your son Anthony and your wonderful daughter-in-law Elise (I served with Elise in Hawaii)! They are wonderful. I know you've been a great mother and now a happy grandmother. Thank you for sharing your testimony!
I love this video! It's so uplifting and so true that Children can be such a blessing in ones life. They open up the heart and teach you so much good! They also teach perspective, patience, and love. It's hard work but having children is so worth it!
As a mother to seven children is a blessing in my life without them me and my husband won't have the joy that was promised to us by our Father in Heaven. Love my children with all my heart.
I don't have any children. I'm not married. And I am incredibly excited for those things to happen. I love the idea of having a family. I think being a mother is the most amazing thing a woman can be in this life. And a family is the greatest achievement of a couple. "NO success can compensate for failure in the home." David O. McKay.
This is for the world to see that the commandment of multiply and replenish the earth, is a great blessing. I know that to be the way to find greater joy in this life and in the next.
The problem is the earth is replinished. 7 billion not enough? We cannot even support that population to some sort of decent standard of living, lot of crushing poverty in the world. That commandment was given to the Adam because the earth was empty.
I love and appreciate this video but in some ways wish there had also been some comfort expressed for those of us that desire children but have not yet received that great blessing despite our best effort. Thanks to those parents that serve with faith and teach love and testimony in their homes but I also appreciate the example of faith of those that faithfully endure despite not receiving those blessings.
Saying life is over when you have kids is so wrong. I have cats, and the way I love them is beyond everything. I cant imagine how much I will love my children. My mom says that I need to find a man to start a family with, because I have so much love to give, and that my kitties need a break.
From a very young age, I always wanted 5 children, fortunately for me, the man I married also wanted 5 children. We have been so richly blessed by the Lord in giving us the responsibility to look after and nurture 5 wonderful, amazing children. I am so grateful for knowing about the plan of salvation and knowing that Families are central to Heavenly Father's plan, I love my children with all my heart and I wouldn't want to live my life in any other way than to have had the children I have.
I was pregnant for 5months and then the Lord took the baby. It is depressing. I do not understand why this happened. My husband and I were so happy. I wanted the baby more than anything... My heart will never be the same. Another baby will not fix it..just the Lord, time and grace. People if you have kids kiss them and love them as the blessings that they are. And if you are trying or expecting pray and thank him everyday. Do your best. Peace&blessings
Once you have kid, and you want to be a good parent, you understand why God wants us to have them. There is something magical about children and the process of caring for them. They naturally want to please you and love you. Letting them do that by teaching them in love and becoming their best friend seriously the one of the very best experiences of life.
I've been there - I was 1 girl 3 boys too! Now my last 3 have been girls! I'm expecting our 9th now, another girl, so girls have taken the lead 5-4. It just gets better and better. :)
I have two grown sons. They are so good. I wish I had made the decision to have more children though. It was really tough for me to have children in my life at the time ... I was a young 22, had postpartum depression, support and help from spouse and family and friends just wasn't' there for me and losing site of an eternal perspective all were part of my decision to not have more. So, if there's anyone out there making that decision now, please ask for help from loved ones and Church leaders.
It is said that people with kids feel more fulfilled and that people without kids experience more overall happiness, so pick one I guess. Children are wonderful--if you are prepared for them. I am so glad I got to have the experiences I did long before children! I feel like having finished college, travelled, embarking on a career, and exploring new things with friends makes me a better parent because of the perspective I can offer my kids. I don't have thoughts about things I wish I'd done. If you are thinking of having children, also factor in the fact that it costs around $250,000 to raise them to the age of 18, and that does not include the cost of college. I wish finances were not an issue but those of us who were raised with a little less know it is. One last piece of advice: never, ever try to convince a partner to have children before s/he is ready. It will be detrimental to ALL of you. The copper iud is probably the best form of birth control ever available in terms of moral considerations, cost, ease, etc.
i have a 4 year old with autisum dec 27 2009 was he scarist because I went in 2 labor at 27 weks he was 1 pound 15 oz hes my merical and blessing I love him so much
I feel like i am in the minority in the church because i can not imagine having more than a few children! But i know heavenly father has a plan for me and whether he wants me to have one child or ten it will happen!
Having children changes your life. It makes it so much better, even if those children are not your own. My world is not over now that I have children, it just got more interesting. A friend said, "You won't be able to do so much stuff" My answer "I think I will be able to so much more" because children become your motivation in difficult times, your joy when sadness strikes, your hope when disappointment is found, your strength when weakness overcomes, your life when you look back.
You will be blessed because, as the poor in money, you would if you could. This message is to those who are not having children for selfish reasons. They are missing the most important reason for living. Yes, you are too, but maybe not forever. I know it's tough. Hang in there and be believing. Besides, imagine giving a home to one who isn't wanted by bio-parents.
@Christina Williams: Seriously, good for you. :) Only those with a strong testimony in family will be able to abide the storm around us- actively believe. (President Kimball said that.) Family First, Faith Forever...
Children are cuter than stamps, but they are so much more. "Mother's Day" will go out of fashion with our current trend, and "Father's Day" for that matter. These trends make family seem less important than any other pursuit. But it's true what president Packer told us ladies- life as a wife and mother will always be more fulfilling than any career or pass time.
If your life prior t children included mostly calm activities, then it won'tfeel like a big sacrifice. But if you're a jet-setter and don't like kids in general, please don't have them just for having them's sake
Hi Ron. I was wondering what your opinion was on what happens when babies and children die? If, as you say, infants are not innocent and born sinners where do they go?
Phoenix the Cavalier we aren’t accountable for our sins until we can understand what is right and what’s wrong. God will know if you know right from wrong, and in a babies case they don’t know anything and will go to heaven.
Excellent video. So many people have bought the notion of consumerism and have abandoned having children as a core goal in life. I would encourage people to also watch "Demographic Winter" over at BYU TV as well as catch the video, "What's Happened With all the Babies? The Danger of Too Low Birthrates." on TH-cam. The latter video features an interview with demographics expert Jonathan Last.
Everyone. DON'T BRING ANY CHILDREN INTO THIS WORLD. There are many possibilities which can make your children unhappy. Traffic accidents, illnesses, bullying, and so on. It's just YOU want them. Never know if they really want to come to this world.
I struggle with several disabilities, so I probably won't be married anytime soon. I don't have children of my own either, however I can be a father like figure to those around me.
I'm very blessed to have nephews that I can try to help. They are great blessings in my life, and I try to teach them not only that God loves them, but that I love them very much as well.
My wife and I unfortunately cannot have children, but we are so blessed to have Nieces and nephews.
I am a lucky husband and a father of nine. They have filled my life with more than I ever thought possible. They bring meaning to my life. They are my work and my joy.
The week after I got married, my husband and I both had research papers a class we took together at BYU called "Teachings of the Living Prophets". The assigned subject: "The Position of the Church on Birth Control". A quote by President Spencer W. Kimball I remember most: "...live together normally and let the children come." Today I'm expecting our 9th baby, I am so abundantly blessed. I'm so grateful for my husband and children and for who I've become by being a wife and mother.
Having children has changed my life for the better! One of the moms had it just right in this video, a new part of your heart opens up! I am so glad we decided to start our family!
I think God would want all of his creatures to experience this joy!
Being a parent has been very rewarding - more than I actually thought it would be. There are tough times; it's not all flowers and butterflies. But honestly it's not really that hard when it comes to it because you have such a huge place in your heart for your child the awesome, memorable moments overshadow whatever is difficult. It's great!
My daughter, Perina, looked so cute in this video. I hope she could watch this video again when she is a mother herself.
I was away from my wife receiving military training when, using my smartphone, I watched Elder Andersen speak on children in General Conference. When I returned to my wife I would begin a extremely challenging, stressful, & lengthy language course. As I listened with my heart as well with my ears, I knew I must exercise faith. Our son is now 5 months old & I am graduating from my language program in a month. I love being a dad & feel so blessed!!
My wife and I found struggled to get pregnant and then adopted a beautiful little baby girl. Then we found out that 9 1/2 months later we were going to have a boy, and we did! God had a plan for our family. We just needed to have the faith for it to all happen. Now our kids are 2 and 18 months and are a lot of fun. They mean everything to me.
My prayers that the Spirit of Truth is flooding the world. Thanks!
I am pregnant of my first child. My husband and I have been married for 6 months. We were so surprised our blessing came so soon, but we are more than grateful. I am a law student and he is a financial consultant and we are both career oriented. Our schedules are busy and life goes fast. I am sure that many people would think that we are insane to have a baby at this point, but we have faith that somehow, everything will work. If God allowed Moses to divide a sea in two, how can I doubt?
We had our first three children while I was going to college. Looking back I don't see how I could have finished college without them! They were each a joy and inspiration in my life. God truly blesses us for our obedience.
We now have four children and we wouldn't want it any other way. They have taught me so much and I have no doubt they have much more to teach me. What a tremendous blessing it is to be a family!
I am a currently a Mom of a sweet 2 month old. I'll be honest, it has been hard. But I have seen the light of Christ fill my life as I watch him smile and coo! I know that children will bring me and my husband more blessings and joy in this life and in the eternities.
I am a new mom to a 10 year old. We've had her for 1 month and she is a joy! Weather she is with us 6 months or 8 years I will always be grateful for the opportunity to have her. The same is true for the 3 year old we had for 5 months and the 7 year old we had for 2 months as well as the 13 month old that we only had for a weekend! Having gone through 4 kids in our home in 6 months has been crazy but we've loved it just the same!
Foster parent? I am too...have had 24 girls in our lives in just 6 years, love it so much and it is very fulfilling to me to be able to teach them the gospel and the love of their Savior for them!!!
Whenever people ask me how many kids I want, I always answer, "One at a time." :) I'm just in the moment and it's okay. Whew!
cecilythemermaid yeah better hope you never have multiples then. :D LOL
It's a challenge. But I'm grateful for what my 2 children bring to my life - the wonderment and excitement of ever day life.
I Hope also to find my the '' ONE '' and Raise A Happy Family With God In the Center Of Our Goals and Plans.. I hope This 2020 God will Lead me to HIM.. Keep Safe Everyone And Godbless ! 💙
My baby girls are both 1 yr old, and not twins....10 months apart! And being their mum is the most challenging but rewarding job in the world. My joy comes from their unconditional love (even after a telling-off), their beaming smiles in the morning, and the most gorgeous part of my day is when i see my older daughter show her younger sister how to fold her arms and close her eyes during prayers! ahhhh, lush.
I want the Lord to be an influence in my life as I find a husband and raise a family.
I happen to know your son Anthony and your wonderful daughter-in-law Elise (I served with Elise in Hawaii)! They are wonderful. I know you've been a great mother and now a happy grandmother. Thank you for sharing your testimony!
I love this video! It's so uplifting and so true that Children can be such a blessing in ones life. They open up the heart and teach you so much good! They also teach perspective, patience, and love. It's hard work but having children is so worth it!
As a mother to seven children is a blessing in my life without them me and my husband won't have the joy that was promised to us by our Father in Heaven. Love my children with all my heart.
I don't have any children. I'm not married. And I am incredibly excited for those things to happen. I love the idea of having a family. I think being a mother is the most amazing thing a woman can be in this life. And a family is the greatest achievement of a couple. "NO success can compensate for failure in the home." David O. McKay.
This is for the world to see that the commandment of multiply and replenish the earth, is a great blessing. I know that to be the way to find greater joy in this life and in the next.
The problem is the earth is replinished. 7 billion not enough? We cannot even support that population to some sort of decent standard of living, lot of crushing poverty in the world. That commandment was given to the Adam because the earth was empty.
I love and appreciate this video but in some ways wish there had also been some comfort expressed for those of us that desire children but have not yet received that great blessing despite our best effort. Thanks to those parents that serve with faith and teach love and testimony in their homes but I also appreciate the example of faith of those that faithfully endure despite not receiving those blessings.
Saying life is over when you have kids is so wrong. I have cats, and the way I love them is beyond everything. I cant imagine how much I will love my children. My mom says that I need to find a man to start a family with, because I have so much love to give, and that my kitties need a break.
From a very young age, I always wanted 5 children, fortunately for me, the man I married also wanted 5 children. We have been so richly blessed by the Lord in giving us the responsibility to look after and nurture 5 wonderful, amazing children. I am so grateful for knowing about the plan of salvation and knowing that Families are central to Heavenly Father's plan, I love my children with all my heart and I wouldn't want to live my life in any other way than to have had the children I have.
I was pregnant for 5months and then the Lord took the baby. It is depressing. I do not understand why this happened. My husband and I were so happy. I wanted the baby more than anything...
My heart will never be the same. Another baby will not fix it..just the Lord, time and grace. People if you have kids kiss them and love them as the blessings that they are. And if you are trying or expecting pray and thank him everyday. Do your best. Peace&blessings
Once you have kid, and you want to be a good parent, you understand why God wants us to have them. There is something magical about children and the process of caring for them. They naturally want to please you and love you. Letting them do that by teaching them in love and becoming their best friend seriously the one of the very best experiences of life.
Excellent. This is what America needs. Stregnthen the Family, in the Home.
I've been there - I was 1 girl 3 boys too! Now my last 3 have been girls! I'm expecting our 9th now, another girl, so girls have taken the lead 5-4. It just gets better and better. :)
I'm looking forward to my future family and hope I do my part well as a father.
I have two grown sons. They are so good. I wish I had made the decision to have more children though. It was really tough for me to have children in my life at the time ... I was a young 22, had postpartum depression, support and help from spouse and family and friends just wasn't' there for me and losing site of an eternal perspective all were part of my decision to not have more. So, if there's anyone out there making that decision now, please ask for help from loved ones and Church leaders.
You and your husband looked cute too! What a fun little family - good luck on your journey to finish school. :)
It is said that people with kids feel more fulfilled and that people without kids experience more overall happiness, so pick one I guess. Children are wonderful--if you are prepared for them. I am so glad I got to have the experiences I did long before children! I feel like having finished college, travelled, embarking on a career, and exploring new things with friends makes me a better parent because of the perspective I can offer my kids. I don't have thoughts about things I wish I'd done. If you are thinking of having children, also factor in the fact that it costs around $250,000 to raise them to the age of 18, and that does not include the cost of college. I wish finances were not an issue but those of us who were raised with a little less know it is. One last piece of advice: never, ever try to convince a partner to have children before s/he is ready. It will be detrimental to ALL of you. The copper iud is probably the best form of birth control ever available in terms of moral considerations, cost, ease, etc.
i have a 4 year old with autisum dec 27 2009 was he scarist because I went in 2 labor at 27 weks he was 1 pound 15 oz hes my merical and blessing I love him so much
I am autistic too and my mom is the way as you. I'm so happy she is.
This is so inspiring... i really think its great to become a parent. Its cool to become a dad. But i have to go in my mission first. :)
I feel like i am in the minority in the church because i can not imagine having more than a few children! But i know heavenly father has a plan for me and whether he wants me to have one child or ten it will happen!
Having children changes your life. It makes it so much better, even if those children are not your own. My world is not over now that I have children, it just got more interesting. A friend said, "You won't be able to do so much stuff" My answer "I think I will be able to so much more" because children become your motivation in difficult times, your joy when sadness strikes, your hope when disappointment is found, your strength when weakness overcomes, your life when you look back.
This is so beautiful!
I love my family of 10 kids and a mom and dad and I am exited to have kids when I grow up!
:)
that is sweet to say about yourself
Love this :) The kid running around with the toilet paper is hilarious.
thank you
You will be blessed because, as the poor in money, you would if you could. This message is to those who are not having children for selfish reasons. They are missing the most important reason for living. Yes, you are too, but maybe not forever. I know it's tough. Hang in there and be believing. Besides, imagine giving a home to one who isn't wanted by bio-parents.
Love it ❤❤❤
@Christina Williams: Seriously, good for you. :) Only those with a strong testimony in family will be able to abide the storm around us- actively believe. (President Kimball said that.)
Family First, Faith Forever...
I want to have children, but I have so much to do first.
How many children to have and when to have them is between a husband and wife and the Lord.
Not for everyone
Children are cuter than stamps, but they are so much more. "Mother's Day" will go out of fashion with our current trend, and "Father's Day" for that matter. These trends make family seem less important than any other pursuit. But it's true what president Packer told us ladies- life as a wife and mother will always be more fulfilling than any career or pass time.
ugh these videos do nothing but make me jealous of what kind of husband i wish I had!!
if you dont like it move on. i think it was a good video.
I hear nagging works good for molding husbands
haha i love that kid. he's my nephew. :)
If your life prior t children included mostly calm activities, then it won'tfeel like a big sacrifice. But if you're a jet-setter and don't like kids in general, please don't have them just for having them's sake
We need someone to pay off the trillions in federal debt.
I love my mom hi my name is Megan my mom is a good mom he loves me so be happening to Day and be loved your dad and your mom good buy be happy;)
my life is good to have a mom I don't have a dad:D bot be happy in your life:)
I want a children! But I have to go through a lot! I’m only 9 years old I turned 9 3 days ago
Ivy Poppy _ love thats good but First enjoy your life
Children are the future, indeed! Whenever I find my true love, I hope to have a few :) Are you out there somewhere Mr Right? :P
I'm 52 and I'm so grateful I don't have children.
I want to have 3-4 kids maybe
Hi Ron. I was wondering what your opinion was on what happens when babies and children die? If, as you say, infants are not innocent and born sinners where do they go?
Phoenix the Cavalier we aren’t accountable for our sins until we can understand what is right and what’s wrong. God will know if you know right from wrong, and in a babies case they don’t know anything and will go to heaven.
Excellent video. So many people have bought the notion of consumerism and have abandoned having children as a core goal in life. I would encourage people to also watch "Demographic Winter" over at BYU TV as well as catch the video, "What's Happened With all the Babies? The Danger of Too Low Birthrates." on TH-cam. The latter video features an interview with demographics expert Jonathan Last.
I would like to translate your videos into Arabic Language
BASED
when tey said " We are all born sinners they meant they we will sin not that we did sin. :)
man this is great, my 1 and 2 year old have a fetish for toilet paper and anything else that unravels. Always have to laugh at their curiosity!
for some reason, I do not want 1 or 3 kids. I want 2 or 4 or more
Thats the reason? Having kids enriches your life? So u have some forced friendship that are stuck with you?
What's up with using the toothbrush on the kid's head? lol
baby hairbrush. :)
This looks horrible. I just would never want this life.
Not true
Everyone. DON'T BRING ANY CHILDREN INTO THIS WORLD.
There are many possibilities which can make your children unhappy. Traffic accidents, illnesses, bullying, and so on. It's just YOU want them. Never know if they really want to come to this world.
Way too expensive to have kids