Radhika Dhanpal

  "Somehow forgiveness, with love and tolerance, accomplishes miracles that can happen in no other way." - President Gordon B. Hinckley   I was looking for some data to add to my blog on this very important topic and I came across this beautiful talk from my church leader, and I loved every word of it. If I wanted anyone to read my blog on this topic it would be every word below.   Divorce   A good marriage does not require a perfect man or a perfect woman. It only requires a man and a woman committed to strive together toward perfection. I have felt impressed to speak about divorce. This is a sensitive subject because it evokes such strong emotions from persons it has touched in different ways. Some see themselves or their loved ones as the  victims  of divorce. Others see themselves as to its  beneficiaries.  Some see divorce as evidence of failure. Others consider it an essential escape hatch from marriage. In one way or anoth...

“Parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, … to teach them to love and serve one another.” “The Family: A Proclamation To The World”   “My plea—and I wish I were more eloquent in voicing it—is a plea to save the children. Too many of them walk with pain and fear, in loneliness and despair. Children need sunlight. They need happiness. They need love and nurture. They need kindness and refreshment and affection. Every home, regardless of the cost of the house, can provide an environment of love which will be an environment of salvation.”                                                                                                       ...

Fathers & Finances   "We do live in turbulent times. Often the future is unknown; therefore, it behooves us to prepare for uncertainties. Statistics reveal that at some time, for a variety of reasons, you may find yourself in the role of financial provider. I urge you to pursue your education and learn marketable skills so that, should such a situation arise, you are prepared to provide." -President Thomas S. Monson   Family work began with Adam and Eve. As best we can discern, they lived a life of relative ease in the Garden of Eden. Few points from One for the Money by Elder Marvin J Ashton:   As proper money management and living within one’s means are essential in today’s world if we are to live abundantly and happi- ly, may I make some recommendations for improved personal and family financial management. The following twelve points will  help each of us achieve this goal, I believe. 1.   P A Y   A N   H ...

  "Your most important friendships should be with your own brothers and sisters and with your father and mother. Love your family. Be loyal to them. Have a genuine concern for your brothers and sisters. Help carry their load so you can say, like the lyrics of the song, 'He ain't heavy; he's my brother'." -President Ezra Taft Benson   We commonly recognize communication as an important issue in families, but we may not adequately recognize how tone and non-verbal communication impact our cooperation. Few families have formalized ways of making decisions together. We will explore some options for families—especially married couples—for making decisions effectively.   How can you work together as a family to solve problems and find greater harmony?   A lot happens in families. Kids get sick. Repairs need to be done. Work, activities, and church all compete for your time. Sometimes you’re just solving problem after problem. It can be overwhelming! ...

  HOPE IS NEVER LOST   This week I had the opportunity to learn about Family and individual stress, anxiety, depression. I learned how to have hope, know the truth, and find joy amidst adversaries.   It feels like yesterday and at the same time, it feels like forever. Four years ago, my first love, my father left mortal life. Even though I knew this is going to happen, it does not make it even 0.00001% easy. Even though I said my prayers asking for his pain to go away and the only way was for him to die, it was not even a tad bit easy. Even though the doctors told us six months ago his life span was not more than this, even though a week ago doctors said doing procedures is only going to hurt him more and we decided we did not want to hurt him more, it was the most difficult and devastating moment of my life.   His last wish was to see my baby who was due in a month and then takes his last breath. I felt devastated that I made it difficult...