How do you feel when
you are at home?
1.
Kendra-I feel safe and accepted. At school I feel super stressed out. I’m constantly trying to work with other
people. I know I can let go and be me
and know I’m loved no matter what.
2.
McKyla-My parents have done a really good job
making our home a place of refuge. We
have uplifting pictures and gospel things throughout the house that make it
easy to feel the Spirit. Never too
loud. Always a place where we can be
together. The central point is the
kitchen. Easy to always be together but
you can be alone if you need to be. The
Spirit is very strong.
3.
Rachel-
At school we have to get around by ourselves and get our stuff done by
ourselves. At home you have a lot more
help. Less noisy, less contention, lots
of drama at school. You get to relax at
home.
4.
Bella-When I’m at home. It’s fun.
I get to see my siblings. It’s
always always an escape from world. It's
a safety zone in the game of life. Not
everyone at school has same values. Hear
al ot of swearing. Immodesty. Not as comfortable.
5.
Brooklyn-
1. I feel really good because I’m
surrounded by people that I love. I know
I’m protected. At school I feel more
like I have to try harder to keep the Spirit.
I don’t feel as protected. There
are people around me that don’t do or say good things.
6.
Brianna-At home it's a peaceful
environment.. School is hectic.
7.
Lizzy-
Comfort, school-a lot of negativity, a lot of little worldy things. A drastic difference. Quiet, peaceful, relaxing inviting.
8.
Andrea B-1. Whenever I come home from school and
see mom and sisters I feel relief. There
isn’t any outside influences. nice calm
peaceful, love there. School is
constantly moving/thinking. Home is calm
and relaxing.
What kinds of things
bring the Spirit into your home?
1.
Kendra-We do family scripture study as much as
we can. Try to talk about the
gospel. Try to listen to good
music. Make sure we are praying together
and have family time.
2.
McKyla -When I come home I like to have my IPOD
hooked up to Ihome. I have a happy
playlist, mainly EFY songs. Songs that
are really invite the Spirit. Fact my family is home is central. We see each other a lot.
3.
Rachel We read scriptures in the morning, mom
makes sure there are pictures of family and Jesus,
4.
Bella-We read the scriptures as a family every
morning. Hugs after family prayer. We are nice to each other.
5.
Brooklyn-We do scriptures reading every
night. We dress modestly. We used good language. We love each other.
6.
Brianna
Spending time as a family, reading scriptures, playing music.
7.
Lizzy-Whenever we read scriptures it actually
helps us bond. I’m kind of reluctant,
but it gives quality time together.
8.
Andrea-FHE evening, family dinner, talk about
our days, family prayer
What do others do for
you that you like?
1.
Kendra-They are always willing to help me make
snacks. My mom will get up and get a
lunch together before seminary. They are
always willing to help me when I’m having a down day.
2.
McKyla-Dad second he gets home he always wants
to do something with me. Go run to
Lowes. Run an errand. Work on car.
Pull me away to have a few minutes with me. My mom she always asks me how my day has
been. She’ll come in my room and talk
from 5 minutes to an hour. She’ll lend
an ear.
3.
Rachel I like when my family compliments me,
helps me, when I have a problem they don’t go tell other people
4.
Bella-I like it when Michael comes up to me and
spend time with me. Jane too. Rachel shares clothes. Time spent.
5.
Brooklyn-I know during the day she helps she
cleans the house, she cooks for us, my dad goes to work and makes money. That is really nice of them.
6.
Brianna- I like it when they ask how my day
was. We work together on something.
7.
Lizzy-I like when my dad cook. When my mom does my laundry. Quality time we’ll just go to farmer’s
market. Awesome to be together.
8.
Andrea-3-Mom makes her bed. Olivia and Caroline give her a hug. Play a game.
What do you like to do
for others?
1.
Kendra-I like to spend time with them one on
one. I like reading to Sierra and
picking Kaelynn up from school. Spending
one on one time together.
2.
McKyla-Recently as I’ve become a ward missionary
and received my patriarchal blessing, I like to do service with missionaries or
around house. Take little brother out so
my parents can be alone. Important to me
doing things without being asked. Makes
the Spirit a lot more.
3.
Rachel Really like to give gifts, love going
shopping for everything finding that thing they’ll love opening, love helping
little kids.
4.
Bella-I like to surprise them with
chocolate. Have fun. Make them laugh.
5.
Brooklyn
I like to bake. I like whenever
they need help I try to do the best that I can to help.
6.
Brianna- I like to make them food. I like to spend time with them.
7.
Lizzy-I try and hang out with them in stead of
having them come to me We are all super
busy. Try to help with dishes. Keep area clean upstairs so they don’t have
to stress.
8.
Andrea- 4-I like writing little notes to them if
they have a test that day. I like
surprising mom by helping fold laundry, dishes, helping.
How does technology
help you to feel the Spirit?
Kendra-I think it depends on how much and when you use
it. I feel like it takes away from the
Spirit as we are not as focused, but it can help us reach so many more
people. I like to use paper scriptures,
paper journal, and really think about what I’m doing.
McKyla-Technology can definitely hinder you. Images you see. Harsh music.
But I feel like when used in the right way, like I love to have music
playing all the time. Family will get
together and watch movies and helps unity and Spirit.
Rachel -During church distracting to some people, helpful if
used for lesson. Church videos. Texting is nice to be able to talk to friends
but you have to keep priorities straight.
Bella- Depends on what I’m doing with my technology. Limit myself from media. Depends on what you are doing. How long.
Most of time hinders, but it can be used to help
Brooklyn-Sometimes it helps me because we watch church
videos from LDS org.
Lizzy-Technology is both.
Can be used for good and bad. We
can have the gospel at our fingertips but we can have other things at our
fingertips. Doesn’t have to be
pornography. More like watching
movies. I think of Good better
best. Easy to be distracted by it.
