Yesterday, we had a little lesson on the Plan of Salvation for our FHE. It wasn't anything fancy or extravagant. I simply introduced it with a little analogy of a treasure map (to reach Kekoa's understanding and interest level) and then had Kyle draw out the plan of reaching our treasure of living forever with our families and Heavenly Father. There was something very memorable for me as we sat on the couch with a peice of white paper and a pencil showing Kekoa (who is the only one who really listens during FHE) this marvelous plan. I thought about times on my mission when I taught about the Plan of Salvation to people who'd never heard it before. It made this little 'missionary experience' with my own child seem so real and significant. Who better could I teach and lead along to understand truth than my own children? I loved the moment because Kekoa was actually listening and asking questions. Afterward Kyle drew a few pictures of things we need to do to fulfill the plan (like be baptized, go to the temple, read scriptures, etc). My favorite moment was when Kekoa added his own drawings of loving our family and sharing. Hmmm . . . maybe some good things are actually sinking in.
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We did a plan of salvation lesson a few weeks ago too. We really thought it was time to clarify that there are not just two places to go after death, but what Heavenly Father's plan was. Madelyn asked a lot of questions and Kylee listened once in a while. We have a light-up globe that really captivated them while we were talking. That family home evening really made me feel the same way---maybe they are hearing and internalizing some of the things we say.
Got the comment on our blog. So glad to hear from you guys. We hope you guys are able to make it out here to visit. Keep us posted. It will be so fun.
BTW, we loved Kekoa's pictures, looks like he's got the artist genes after all.
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