In a world of turmoil and uncertainty, it is more important than ever to make our families the center of our lives and the top of our priorities.

I believe it is by divine design that the role of motherhood emphasizes the nurturing and teaching of the next generation.

Go forward with new zeal and determination, and through your example shine the light of the gospel in this troubled world.

Let me close by bearing witness (and my nine decades on this earth fully qualify me to say this) that the older I get, the more I realize that family is the center of life and is the key to eternal happiness.

It is not enough to behave reverently; we must feel in our hearts reverence for our Heavenly Father and our Lord, Jesus Christ. Reverence flows from our admiration and respect for Deity. It is something we feel inside our hearts no matter what is going on around us. It is also a personal responsibility. We cannot blame others for disturbing our reverent attitudes.

We must never let the noise of the world overpower and overwhelm that still small voice.

Homes should be an anchor, a safe harbor, a place of refuge, a place where families dwell together, a place where children are loved. In the home, parents should teach their children the great lessons of life. Home should be the center of one’s earthly experience, where love and mutual respect are appropriately blended.