Traditions

At the end of Daniel’s graduation, I was a little envious of the Polynesian culture that was adorning their graduate with leis. I was envious of the traditions and strong sense of family that they had.

I have been thinking over the past several months what are my traditions and my heritage and what legacy will I leave behind?

And one day it hit me.  I was reading Alma 9:8 …have ye forgotten the traditions of your fathers;” What traditions had I forgotten, what legacy was I missing; then I remembered.

Family “traditions” come and go. Think of the ones that we have or had, 21^st party, Halloween donuts, Valentine’s Day dinner, Fun Friday nights, pizza Friday. But there is one tradition that has never changed and it has been carried down through many generations even before the church was around.  The tradition that we have that has been passed down from generation to generation, and I will pass on as my legacy to all of you is love for God love for family and love for our fellow men. 

As we love and serve each other and those around us we will learn gratitude. We will positive and supportive of each other as we share eternal experiences. Bring a little light into the world.

I hope that this motto is written on your hearts.  This is our family tradition; this is who the Little’s are.

Sister Bateman shared this quote in class a couple of months ago

“Be true to who you are and the family name you bare”.

As you all grow up and move out will you carry on the tradition; will you love and serve, will you be positive and supportive to each other as you share eternal experiences, will you bring a little light into the world?

Love mom