Faith and Prayer

    As we have gathered supplies and toys, worked hard to put the shoeboxes together, and gather funds for shipping our family has also prayed together for the families who will receive the shoeboxes.  We pray in faith that hearts will be touched and that families will desire to learn the gospel, and believe in Jesus Christ as their Savior and Redeemer.  Exercising faith, and praying together has really helped to unify us.  We've felt closer to the Savior as we have made this a part of our daily life.  We aren't just praying for ourselves, we are thinking of others and asking the Lord to bless them.

"Praying together as a family and reading the scriptures...together is probably the best [thing we do to pull us toward Heavenly Father and each other]."

-Shana, Latter-day Saint mother, Pg. 189, Successful Marriages and Families: Proclamation Principles and Research Perspectives

    Coming together as a family, committing ourselves to a lofty goal, be diligent in obtaining our goal, and enduring to the end are all principles taught by our Savior.  We have learned not to give up, and to stay the course even when it gets hard (we all got sick right before we were suppose to pack the shoeboxes).   Sometimes life can be hard but if we stick to the commandments and live the gospel without giving up our faith we will be blessed with happiness and fulfillment.  This project has really helped to teach that lesson.

Some of the School Supplies Donated

"Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ."

-The Family: A Proclamation to the World