Week 12 Blog

This week's blog topic is Divorce, Remarriage and Aging Families: I really don't know a lot about this topic and cannot relate to this in any way possible. What I do know is that divorce is a very big thing or problems for others in this country. I cannot really relate to the topic of divorce because of the fact that I have not been divorced or even remarried. It is a very foreign topic to me but I will try my best to convey my limited knowledge about these topics. I hope that I can share any insights or things that I have learned and be able to enhance the life of someone and allow them the opportunity better their lives.

I know that the topic of divorce is a very sensitive and troubling topic for most, this specific topic can be a very emotional for some and bring back the hurt associated with such experiences. Divorce can be a very touchy thing to talk about and share feelings about it to others, those who are involved in these experiences have a lot of emotional and hard feelings for themselves and others involved. I know that there are a lot of people who have opinions about this topic and there are a lot of them that have some very scary and heart wrenching, traumatizing experiences that most of them wouldn't want to relive or talk about. They have a very hard time with talking about it or even reliving these moments in their minds, it can be a very tough time while their are discussing and sharing their experiences with others. There can be a lot of emotions and tears shed throughout these trying experiences and it can bring about many feelings that have either been forgotten or they have also been trying to forget these horrifying experiences.

Divorce is not always a hard or as horrifying experience for some, it can be because of other problems in the marriage or sometimes it can be infidelity. Divorce for some doesn't always have to be a bad thing, divorce in some marriages can be a good thing, it can be money, lack of communication, pornography or infidelity. There are many instances where divorces can be beneficial to some and it can the best thing for those involved and if there are children involved, it can also be more beneficial them too. For some in the divorce process, it can be a very relieving and exciting event. For some these experiences, it can be an event where the stress is lifted off the individuals and it can also be a very unnerving experience for most. There are a lot of good and bad reasons for divorce and these experiences can very relieving and liberating for most and it will allow them the opportunity to get out of these bad marriages or allow the opportunity for closure.

Another part of the topic that we discussed this week is the topic of remarriage. While some marriages end in divorce, it will sometimes allow those involved to get into new relationships and eventually they end up marrying again and they learn to love another person the way that they used to  love another. Remarriage can be like combining families or individuals that came out of different situations, whether it be an abusive relationship or just getting out of a bad situation. In instances like these it can involve the adopting of kids from their spouses previous marriage or it can also be a situation where one of the people involved takes on the name of Step dad or mom. Remarriage can bring a lot of people together and it can allow them to develop new friendships and new loves, it can be a very sacred and great experience when combining or blending families together.

Week 11 Blog

Throughout this week in class, we have been discussing the topic of Parenting. For myself, not being a parent yet, I can’t really relate to this topic but I have been around and worked with kids for a lot of years. Parenting can be a really tough subject for some and can be easy for others, there is not really a good way to be a parent, every parent is different and there is not a specific way to have and raise a child, every child is different and they all have their own mannerisms and ways they do things. There are many ways to be a parent and everyone has their way to be one, parenting can sometimes require a lot of changing of plans, things always happen and you never know when they will happen and what order they will occur in. There are a lot of people out there that think that their way of parenting is the best way and that they have all the answers to any question that may arise but the one thing that these particular people don’t understand is that nobody is perfect and everyone has their way to go about things.

For me, I was raised by really great parents and they taught me all of the things that I need to know to become a parent one day. Becoming a parent has been a rather rough thing for us, my wife and I have had a really hard time with the whole making a child thing and it has been really difficult with all the babies being born and blessed during church. In the LDS church, there are many that kind of rush into marriage and the whole parenting thing and they don’t really know how a lot of those things work. Parenting isn’t just something that you can rush into, it takes a lot of time and planning. There are a lot of those around that think that parenting is something that is easy and that anyone can do but the truth is that being a parent is hard and it is something that you cannot jump into.

I have learned a lot about parenting and being a parent from my own parents, they are the best examples of what a parent should and can be like. There taught me a lot of things in my life and I have learned a lot from them and all that they have instilled in me throughout my life. I have taken a lot from them and has used these things in my life, everything I have learned from them has made me the man I am today. I owe a debt of gratitude to them and all they have done and will do for me. They are the best parents in the world and I owe them so much for putting up with me during my life. I am the man I am today because of everything they have done for me, the lessons they have taught me and the vitals skills that they have passed onto me.

During this week, I have been thinking a lot about how much of a gift being a parent is and the opportunity that we each have to raise a child with our spouse or significant others. We have a very special mission on this Earth and that is to raise future generations and passed onto them the many things that have been passed onto us. It is a very important task and responsibility that our Father has entrusted us and it is the most sacred thing that we can be a part of while on this Earth and it is a very important part of the plan of happiness.

Week 10 Blog

This weeks topic for the blog is Fathers and Finances, throughout this week I have learned a lot about the role of fatherhood and how that can play a huge role in life. I have been contemplating a lot of the role of being a father and eventually getting the chance to raise kids with my sweet wife. This department of children has been a really difficult part for my wife and I, we have been through many challenges and complications with children and pregnancies. There have been many tears shed about this particular topic, it has been a very difficult time with my wife getting and staying pregnant, she has had 3 or so miscarriages and it has been a really tough time with all of this going on in life among other things. We both want to have children and have the opportunity to be parents to those children, it has brought us a lot of heartache during these trying times. We have tried a few less expensive options to eventually conceive a child and become pregnant but it seems that neither of these options have worked and we have been really desperate and will continue to try other things to make it happen. There are a lot of inexpensive options for having a child but there are also a lot of the more expensive options too. It is a good thing that there are other ways of having children through modern medicine or adoption, so there are many ways for a couple to have the experience of raising a child together and going through all of these times together as a father and mother.

Another thing that a lot of families struggle with throughout their marriage and life, that thing is the concept of finances and having enough for your needs. Finances is a big part of a families priorities and can sometimes become a hard thing to go through or even sometimes it can be hard to talk about and discuss. It can be a very sensitive subject and there are those that cannot handle the stress and thoughts that even talking about it can bring. This topic can bring about much stress and heartache, finances is one of those things that no one likes or enjoys talking about, it can bring about a lot of hard or awkward conversations that no one wants to bring us or discuss. For my wife and I, finances has been one of those things that has brought us a lot of troubling discussions and has caused a lot of fights, it has brought to us a lot of thoughts and feelings that we do not like to talk about. We had the opportunity to be a part of the LDS church's self- reliance program and the class that we took part in was the Personal Finance Class. This class started out pretty rough for me because I didn't like to talk about finances and part of this class was reporting what we did throughout that week and how we did our commitments and the tings that we learned from them throughout this week. The whole talking about finances thing was really hard to me and I was very uncomfortable with this whole topic. During this class, I learned a lot of things about myself and others, hearing the successes about others gave me the opportunity to take my finances more seriously and put all of these things I learned to the test and find out these things with my wife. This class gave me the opportunity to develop a budget and learn how to budget my money, this was an essential pat of my life because I had a really hard time with the budgeting and it gave me the chance to learn how to budget and become better with finances.

While learning about Fatherhood and Finances this week, it has allowed me the opportunity to learn more about these topics and gave me the chance to further develop my knowledge of these topics and allowed me the opportunity to learn more about these topics and apply them to my life.

Week 9 Blog

This weeks topic for the blog is Communication and Mutual Problem Solving, throughout this week I have been contemplating and pondering how a marriage or rielationship can only last because of proper communication. For the first couple months of my marriage, we were very new to this whole thing and we weren't really the best at communication and talking things out with each other to come to a solution and work things out. My wife is a very quiet and reserved person and it is sometimes very hard for her to express herself and share her feelings. We had a lot of trouble with the communicating and sharing with each other to solve problems and work out our problems and issues. It was a particular hard time when we had no idea as to what to say to each other, in these instances, we turned to the Lord and asked him what we should do and the steps we should take to solve these particular issues together with the Lord's help. Communication and solving problems is a key part of relationships and marriages and without those things, it will become a very tough time and experience and it won't always work out the way that you want it. During our first year of marriage, we both had trouble expressing ourselves and sharing our feelings, it was a very hard time and it was also a very trying time. We both had to learn how to not bottle up and build our feelings up inside and let them out in little bits of crazy and end up hurting those involved more and more, until we were both upset and yelling at each other and having an even bigger argument. Throughout these times, we learned to let our feelings out and we learned how to not keep our emotions inside and share them with those involved so that we can learn from these experiences and grow closer together.

Communication is a very important part of a marriage or relationship and without it, it can bring a lot of heartache and problems. A lack of communication can cause a lot of problems and issues within a relationship and without the communication, it can be hard to continue and can cause divorce or a break up in the relationship. I think that communication is a key part of a marriage and that no marriage will last or work without and can ultimately end in divorce. Divorce is never a fun thing so I make a suggestion to work things out and make communication a key part of your marriage or relationship or it will never work out the way you want. If a relationship or marriage does not have any communication or problems solving, then in these trying times, there will be no way to get through problems and work them out together so that things can be better.

Problem solving is a very important part of marriages or relationships and can allow those involved the opportunity to work together and become closer. Solving problems is also a very key part of marriages because without it, your relationship or marriage will also probably end in divorce too. I think that the ability to solve problems with allow the opportunity for a couple to become closer and experience these trying times together so that they can work together and solve these problems together. I think that the concept of problems solving is very important aspect of life and it can provide the opportunity for those involved to grow closer together so that we can all connect on a more personal level.

Week 8 Blog

This week's topic is Family Under Stress, there are many ways that can cause stress and there are also many ways that a person can forego that stress and become better because of this. Stress can be many different areas; it can be mentally, emotionally, and physically. There are a lot of ways that can get rid of or diminish that amount of stress that one person can do and help them to manage their stress and also help them diminish the stress amount. Stress management can be difficult thing for most and some people have a hard time with trying to manage or diminish their stress levels. Their are some that get so stressed and decide to take a selfish way out of it and some eventually take their own life and leave behind the people that love and care about them. I can never begin to understand the feelings or thoughts that these particular people are experiencing and the thoughts and feelings that the families that are experiencing these same things as they morn the unexpected death of their family member. In my opinion, suicide is in no way a way to get out of the stressors that life can bring or either is it a way to avoid the complications that work or things of that nature can bring. Stress can affect people in many ways and there are many people with different ways to handle the stress and overcome all of these hard things that may be in their lives.

There are a lot of ways that I personally handle stress; such as shooting firearms with my buddies, spending hours of fishing and embracing my wife because she seems to take away the pain and stress that the day has brought. As I am doing these things or activities, I feel a peaceful feeling come over me and it allows me to forget about the daily stressors and the things that have been on my mind lately, it also allows me the opportunity to forget about the things that are bothering me or the challenges that I might be going through at that time. I know that in my life, I have times where I experience a lot of stress but I always find a way to manage my stress levels and take things one at a time so I can lessen my stress and allow others around me to diminish their stress too. For me, I find stress as a challenge and I try everything in my power to overcome the stressors in my life and further experience my potential that I know I can become a better me.

Stress in the family can be a very trying and nerve racking thing but it can allow a family to come together and grow closer together as a family and feel of the love that we have for each other. Stress can sometimes be a factor that can break apart marriages and cause a lot of divorces in the world. Stress can cause a lot of tension and frustration in the home and can cause those involved to say things or do things that everyone will regret. Stress have the potential to cause divorces and it can take the opportunities away from the families involved and it will take away the important things in life.

Stress can affect most people in life and can also cause some to take their own life and make a selfish mistake that can affect many people in their life and it will have their families in a really tough situation. Suicide can affect anybody and you may never know how it will affect them and the things that they might have been going through internally and they might never understand why some people choose to take that way out of this life. To me, it is an extremely selfish way to escape your problems and get out of the things that might be affecting you during these hard times in your life. I believe that there is always another way to deal with stress that isn't suicide and there are a lot of people out there that are more than willing to listen and offer their services or assistance. For those of you that are viewing this blog post and might be going through these tough times and think that their is no way to feel relieved, I am here to tell you that their are many ways to tackle these times and their is always someone out there that will listen and lend a hand or shoulder to cry on.

Week 7 Blog

This weeks blog topic is Sexual Intimacy and Family Life, during class we have had some important discussions and there were some great insights shared. Intimacy is a really important part of marriage and it does not always have to sexual, it could be anything that a husband and wife can do together to grow closer. Intimacy can bring a couple together and allow them the opportunity to bond on a more spiritual and emotional level. Sexual intimacy is a beautiful thing and should not be taken lightly, intimacy can bring a connection or closeness that nothing else can bring.

As I stated earlier, intimacy does not always need to be of a sexual nature but it can also be other things in life that can bring others together. I think that the concept of intimacy has been taken out of context and people seem to think that intimacy isn't as important as it was and it does not have the same meaning or purpose anymore. There are a lot of people out there that participate in sexual relations and they don't think of it in an intimate way but instead they use sex to demean and objectify woman in a way that is horribly wrong. I think that sex has lost its true meaning to some and they have lost sight of what it is. There are men and woman out there that just seek to get their fix or some would call it a "one night stand", this can often be a problem and can result in unplanned or unwanted pregnancies or even STI's. This can cause a lot of problems and complications in the long run and it could possibly affect those individuals for the rest of their lives.

Intimacy does not always have to be sexual but it can be random acts of kindness that can make a difference in someone's life and allow those involved to connect on an intimate level. Intimacy can be anything that can bring a husband and wife closer together so that they can experience these levels of feelings and connections. In my marriage, intimacy and can of a sexual nature and also things that are not of that nature, I believe that intimacy can be a beautiful thing, if used in the right way and for the right reasons. There are many out their that taken intimacy lightly and don't give it the importance that it deserves, they think of intimacy as something that is not important and they are just trying to get their fix with someone they know or a stranger. I believe that intimacy is a sacred thing in marriage and should only be used between a husband and wife so they can grow closer together and experience a connection that only intimacy can bring. There are a lot of people in the world that would disagree with that but everyone has their own opinions and to each their own.

In the eyes of the world, there are many forms of a family life and many definitions of what they family is or could possibly be. I believe that the family unit is a very sacred and important thing, I believe that a family starts with a man and woman and in my opinion, it is the only way of what a marriage or family should be. There are also many in this world that would disagree with this opinion or statement but a marriage or family that starts with a man and woman is the only way that is pleasing to our Father in heaven. This is the only way that makes sense to many and it is the only way or option that is accepted by the Father. As an LDS member that is the only way that makes sense and it the only way of marriage and family life that I accept and is the only way that I will accept.

In conclusion, I think that marriage and family life is an important part of life and that it is a topic that is currently under attack from many but there are also a lot of people involved that are working to preserve the family and allowing others to live a life that is accepted by our father.

Week 6 Blog

This week in class we have been discussing "Transitions of Marriage". We have been discussing a lot about the sacrifices that we make when we enter into a marriage. I have been married for a little over 4 years now and it has not been easy but we have endured many hard times and we have become stronger because of these things. For many of us, there are many things that we need to sacrifice that are a part of being married, whether its time, talents, or material things. For a lot of us, we haven't really lived with a woman that wasn't our sister or mom, it can be a big adjustment for some.

I had some major adjustments for marriage, I haven't lived with another woman that wasn't family and I have also not had to share a bed with another human, it was definitely a huge adjustment. Sharing a bed with my wife was a huge adjustment because we were two different types of sleepers and had a lot of trouble with sharing the bed evenly. I was the kind of person that would sleep above the covers and only use a blanket, I would also only sleep with the fan on no matter how cold it was outside. My wife on the other hand likes to bundle blankets and she is always cold so the fan was quite the adjustment for her and now she likes to sleep with the fan on and she can't sleep the same without it.

Another transition that I had to over come was having to share everything with another person and experience life and share experiences with another person. It was hard at first to live with a woman and share counter space or other aspects of life that I haven't had to share before. We each have our own things that we have in the bathroom and it was hard to find places for all of it and still not have the all of it on the counter so we have room for the necessities in the proper spots. It was big adjustment that each of us needed to have and it allowed us to grow together and grow in these experiences.

There are many challenges and adjustments that are required to enter into marriage but we all have to go through these things in order to make a marriage last. Marriage is an important part of life and it can give you the happiness that nothing else can during this life, it can provide you the experiences that will allow you to become closer to your significant other and have these experiences that will draw closer to those in your life. I think that marriage is vital to every part of your life and that being married can give you the things that are important in life.

As a member of the LDS church, marriage is the most important part on the Earth for our progression back to our Father. The sealing power invested in many of the Earth is the most important power that one can have during life and it allows us to enter into the kingdom and further enhance our eternal progression after this life. A sealing is the single most important ordinance required for our entrance into the kingdom. The sealing that brought my wife and I together was the most sacred and important part of our lives together. It bonded us together for eternity and it is the most important thing that can be done during this life.

In conclusion, marriage is a sacred and important part of this life and it can bring many things that cannot be brought any other way. Being in a marriage, it can give those involved the opportunity the happiness that can be shared between husband and wife.

Week 5 Blog

This week we have been discussing preparation for marriage, there are many things that need to be prepared for marriage but not just material items but there needs to be a lot of important mental and spiritual preparation involved too. Marriage is a really important part of life but has been distorted and changed throughout history, i believe that marriage is only between a man and a woman. I know that my beliefs and views aren't the same as those that are in this world. I believe every person is welcome to their own beliefs and opinions but it gets to a point where it gets out of hand.

During this week, I have celebrated with my sweet heart few years of marriage and it has been a great 4 years but there have been some challenges too. Before we got married, there were many that told us that marriage is never going to be easy and that we will experience many of these things together as a unit. Marriage is not an easy thing to be a part of but it has been some of the most fun times of my life and I get to experience these things with my sweet heart.

As a member of the LDS church, there are certain things that need to be done before we can be sealed for time and all eternity in the temple of our God. We need to be worthy to enter the House of the Lord and we also need to keep and maintain a current temple recommend to be authorized to enter and take part in the sacred work that goes on there. One thing that we need to do to prepare for marriage is to go through a series of interviews to determine our worthiness and it also determines if we are in fact allowed to enter His house. The things that take place in the temple of our God are very sacred and are not to be taken lightly, the work that happens there is a very important part of life and the mission that us at LDS members have.

On October 19, my wife and I were sealed for time and all eternity in the Las Vegas LDS Temple, we made sacred covenants that we will continue to keep throughout our lives and throughout the eternities. The things that we have been a part of in the holy temple are not be taken lightly and are very sacred between us and the Lord. As an LDS member, I have sacred obligations to the Father and I can not really go into more detail about what goes on in the house of the Lord. I am extremely blessed that I have had the opportunity participate in the temple ordinances and be able to further benefit from these sacred experiences.

There are also many financial and material things that need to be done or accomplished before marriage. One of the financial things that associate with weddings or marriages is that "Weddings are expensive", it is a well known fact that weddings are not a cheap thing to carry out. Weddings require a lot of attention to detail and there are a lot of decisions to be made when it comes to getting married. Marriages require a lot of things that can potentially cost quite a bit of money and the effort to bring these things about can require the money and attention of many involved. Weddings require dresses for the bride and bridesmaids, it also require clothing for the men such as tuxedos, suits, ties and fancy shoes. The bride and groom in weddings want things to be perfect and they don't want anything to go wrong but that is not always the case. A big part of weddings is the flowers and decorations for the reception location, flowers are really important because that is what the bride and groom and their parties wear in association with their roles

In conclusion, marriage is the most important part of life and it a very sacred part of the things that we are a part of too. Marriage can bring happiness to many and marriage is the only way that this happiness can be brought to those individuals involved. Marriage for me has been some of the best times in my life and I wouldn't want to spend eternity with anyone other than my wife, she is a really important part of my life and I don't know how I could go about it with anyone else.

Week 4 Blog

Throughout this semester, we have covered a lot of controversial topics but I think that this week's topic was the most controversial that we have covered and will cover. The topic of this weeks discussion was Same Sex Couples and Same Sex Attraction. I am not making this post to start a political debate or fight, the purpose of this blog post is to inform and discuss the opinions or insights of the people that might benefit from this. As many of you know, same sex attraction is a big trial for some and a lot of these individuals struggle with this and it can potentially confuse them in this difficult time.

For my personal beliefs, I feel or believe that people are free to make their own decisions and they are allowed to do whatever they feel necessary. I do not believe that this can allow them to marry people of the same gender and compromise or change the view of the family unit and change the definition of marriage. I feel that these actions are trying to threaten the family and take away from what most of us know about marriage and the way that it should be carried out. I know that many in this world do decide to marry or become partners with someone of the same gender but in my opinion, marriage is between a man and a woman and that is how it should be. There are many in this country that are advocates for same sex marriage but I feel that their efforts should be construed in others things that would better benefit our country.

There are many states in this country that have made same sex marriage legal but there are also others that have not and I hope that these other states know that they are doing the right thing for our country. I know that there are those that think that same sex attraction or marriage is a right and legal to take part in and there are those that disagree, they do not share the same beliefs. I believe that everyone is allowed to make their own decisions and I also believe there are consequences for such actions that are not in harmony for God's plan. People in our country are free to do within the law but they also know that their are consequences for what they choose to do.

As a member of the LDS church, I have the knowledge that families are together forever through the sealing power that is bestowed to many on this Earth, I also now that marriage is destined to be as between a man and a woman. I know that this is the only way that is accepted by God and this is the only way that acts in harmony with Him and what He has revealed through a living Prophet. I know that as part of His plan, marriage is only to be meant for a man and woman and that is the only definition of marriage that is correct. As a faithful LDS member, I have had the opportunity to marry my eternal companion in the holy temple of God and experience the beauty and happiness that can only come from an eternal marriage. Yes, marriage has not always been the easiest at times but we get through it with each other and become stronger and closer to each other. Personally, I believe that this is the only way that is in harmony with God's plan and it the only matter of marriage that matters in life. This form of marriage is the only form that allows us the opportunity to live with our Father again.

In conclusion, throughout this week I have learned many things about the topic of same sex marriage or attraction but it has not changed my political or religious views, it is always important to learn about these things and educate yourself so that we can defend the family and allow others the opportunity to learn about the family and the correct definition of what marriage is in the eyes of our Father.

Week 3 Blog

For this week in Family Relations, we were discussing a family that lived in Mexico. The father had a really great job, he was making pretty good money and the mother was a stay at home mom with their two kids. They were trying to cross the border into the United States but they were also having some complications with that process. One of the problems that they were encountering is not having the money necessary to get a Visa or a passport of those sorts, instead their only option was using a "Coyote", a person or group that helps those across the border but it is a very expensive and dangerous option though. The whole family couldn't go along at the same time so the father had to go first and get established so his family could come shortly after. The father used the "Coyote" and he was able to get across to experience the American dream but it wasn't quite that way. He had to live at a hole in the wall place with other immigrants who are in a similar place. During this time, he was also not making a lot of money and his wife had to go back to work in Mexico. There had been a lot of time that has past before then and when his family joined him in America, the mom and the daughter had become closer and the son had become very distant with no male influence in the house. The wife and kids eventually were able to join him and they also had to do so with the use of a "Coyote". They were all now living in a similar situation as the dad before, they were living in a small place with families in other situations. With the absence of the father for so long, the mother and father had become distant from each other and they did not see eye to eye, this caused a lot of friction in the family unit. They all eventually became closer as a family and they were able to live in harmony.

Learning about this experience, it has reminded me of a family while as a missionary in Ecuador, they were all in a similar situation as this family. They were in the process of relocating to a different country so that they could have a better life. They were also not in the best financial situation too, they had to find a way for all of them to gain a better life, like the other family, they had to hire the assistance of a "Diablo" or "Coyote". They also went through similar times with employment, housing arrangements, and other aspects of life. They all eventually moved to their new country and had the opportunity to start a "new life".  They went through a lot of trying times in their new digs and the father and mother were fighting a lot and it wasn't helping the situation at all. The kids involved were also having a hard time adjusting to their new life and were not making friends as easily as they thought they would. The son of this family eventually stopped going to church and became very involved with drugs and the drug community. The daughter also stopped going to church but was not involved in any illegal activities like her brother. After some time had passed, the family became closer and they began to love their new life together and gained experiences that allowed them more time together and become closer.

Through learning about the experiences with these families, I had the opportunity to get closer to my family and my spouse and grow closer together and develop a deeper love of each other. Hearing and learning about these experiences will give us a better perspective in life and we will not take advantage of our situations and gain a better understanding of each other.

Lesson 2 Blog

During this last class, we had an exercise where Brother Williams called for 3 volunteers, one a male (father) and two females (mom and daughter), I was willing to volunteer to be the Father. It was an exercise where it was a therapy session where the daughter had been experiencing an asthma attack and we were working to figure a way to help her with that. During this exercise, the mother and I had to act out what we would possibly do during these attacks, it was amazing to see how each of us handle different situations whether real or pretend. The mother that volunteered actually has a child with asthma and it was very interesting to hear her real life experiences with this certain situation and also the daughter involved has asthma too. While the daughter was giving us her perspective about her day to day life with asthma, she shared a story about the times where she would encounter an asthma attack and she stated how scary it was to go through that and the reaction of her parents during the attacks. From this experience, I learned that there are so many factors when it comes to someone having one of these attacks and it can be frightening for all those involved during these times. It has given me a better perspective and outlook on life and I will never take for granted on my ability to not have these day to day struggles.

There have been a lot of things that I have contemplated and learned throughout this first week. One thing that I have learned is from one of the sample group researches, I learned that this sample group research survey is very inconclusive because they didn't have parts from all companies involved. This survey was very one sided and in my opinion it was very irrelevant and shouldn't have been considered by this committee and research group. One thing I have also learned is that some sides of this survey might not be willing to be a part of the survey because it might not do the best good or benefit each side involved. There is also a certain part of this survey that kind of gets to me, I think that these kinds of surveys should require more research and require more participants from each side of the spectrum.

I am doing this blog as part of a Family Relations class that I am taking this semester. I am very new to blogging and don't really know how a lot of this works but I am going to give this a dedicated try and I hope that anyone who reads this will be benefitted from the message that I want to convey and that it will further benefit your life and the lives of those that you share this with.