Really good advice

Mom taught us many valuable lessons. To list them all would take hours, days, weeks, or more. 

I wish I could say that I listened to all of her wise council and implemented it; that is still a work in progress. 

Sherry, Sandi, and I received one standout piece of advice that I'm proud to say I followed to the letter:

"The Family, A Proclamation To the World" was revealed to the Prophet and Apostles after Mom passed away, but she understood the truths stated within it about the roles of fathers and mothers within a home:

"By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families. Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children. In these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners."

The chores in our family were assigned to prepare us for these divine roles later on in our own families. The daughters were taught and expected to sew, cook, clean, garden, can, etc. Kevin had different expectations to help with the animals, milking, feeding and hay, yard work, etc. 

I'm grateful that I was taught the homemaking arts and I still love the role that is mine.