Our Future.

Today I watched my nephews speak at their Primary Program. I was so proud of my babies for they are so intelligent and charming. These young boys will grow up to be teenagers, missionaries, college students, and than fathers. So, I thought about their future roles in life. I thought about what values we as a family could plant and nurture within our future generation.

Confidence- As they grow they will try various activities and find their niche. They will be confident and know that just like anyone else they can achieve their dreams.

Equality- May they never feel inadequate and let feelings of inferiority hold them back from success. They will tear down stereotypes one by one. They will know their roots, be proud Samoan - Americans who know that deserve to be equally treated for America is their home.

Charity-  Through service and examples of sharing I hope they will be charitable. Service for others above self will always keep them grounded and feed them spiritually.

Excellence-  As they journey through school and church they'll be held accountable and expected to always do their best. They will realize that quality is better than quantity. Putting out their best is second to none.

These are just a few dreams of a loving Aunt. The beauty of the Samoan culture is that we are family oriented. We take the village approach in which everyone in the village (aunts, uncles, grandparents, etc.) plays the role as a parent. The parents have a huge supporting cast and we all take pride in nurturing our children.

We will enjoy the journey and throughout this journey they will never doubt our love for them!!!