"And a book of remembrance was kept, in the which was recorded, in the language of Adam, for it was given unto as many as called upon God to write by the spirit of inspiration. And by them their children were taught to read and write, having a language which was pure and undefiled . . . . and a genealogy was kept of the children of God." — Moses 6:5-6, 8

As I was pondering one day about the family history assignment I have in my ward, my thoughts turned to Malachi and the spirit of Elijah that has been restored to the earth. Malachi stated that the hearts of the fathers would first turn to their children, and then the hearts of the children would turn to their fathers. The responsibility first lies with parents.

As I considered this while listening to the discussions on the Pearl of Great Price, Brother Joseph McConkie quoted from Moses 6:5, indicating that a book of remembrance was kept in the language of Adam. From verse 6 he stated that by them their children were taught to read and write. And in verse 8 we are told that a genealogy was kept of the children of God. I thought to myself, "There is the key!" It illuminated my mind!

Today we teach the children to read and write by worldly textbooks, instead of by family oriented materials. Many know very little, or almost nothing, about their grandfathers and great-grandfathers. I determined within myself to inform my little grandchildren about their heritage by creating storybooks, featuring their own kindred — those who have lived before.

I hope that their love for them will grow and help to inspire them through these stories, and to have the desire, when old enough, to use their computer skills to search out and perform the necessary ordinances in the temple. Many of our children do not have the motivation to do this work because they do not know their ancestors, who were great people. Their stories need to be told in the children's language, stories of their ancestors' hopes and desires, their struggles and sacrifices as they learned to live the principles of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

It is absolutely exhilarating to find even one shred of evidence of the existence of another soul belonging to one's family. It brings me great joy. Performing temple ordinances for that one soul brings peace beyond compare. I want my family to experience that peace which 'passeth all understanding.'

—Carmen Ursenbach Rich, Sullivan Hollow 1st Ward, Ogden Utah Weber Heights Stake