Personal Progress

Summertime is a great time to work on Personal Progress! Sadie has been doing just that. Personal Progress is a program designed by the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for young women between the ages of 12 and 18 years old. It helps them strengthen their faith and testimony, apply the teachings of Jesus Christ in their lives, and prepare for womanhood. There are many requirements that must be completed in order to receive the Young Womanhood Recognition certificate and medallion. Each requirement centers around one of eight values: Faith, Divine Nature, Individual Worth, Knowledge, Choice and Accountability, Good Works, Integrity, and Virtue. This past week, Sadie chose to complete a value experience for KNOWLEDGE:
"In your journal list talents that you have and others that you would like to develop. Read Matthew 25:14-30. Learn a new skill or talent that will help you care for your own future family or home (for example, playing the piano, singing, budgeting, time management, cooking, sewing, or child care). Share with your family, class or Young Women leader what you have learned."

Sadie decided she wanted to learn how to make bread. I taught her how, having her watch me one day. Then, a few days later, I had her help me make it. Monday she made it all by herself. She shared her new found knowledge with her family and a few neighbors, letting them watch as she worked. The bread turned out great! She decided to make cinnamon bread by adding cinnamon to the dough before shaping it into the loaves. It was delicious!


I am so thankful for the experiences that she is having as she works on her Personal Progress. I especially like the opportunity it provides for mother and daughter to spend quality time together. I LOVE it!