“…we were often frustrated when one son complained and had to be coaxed out of bed. … Years later, while serving his mission, he wrote home in a letter: ‘Thank you for teaching me the scriptures. I want you to know that all those times I acted like I was sleeping, I was really listening with my eyes closed.’” — Sister Susan L. Warner

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Quote card: “…we were often frustrated when one son complained and had to be coaxed out of bed. … Years later, while serving his mission, he wrote home in a letter: “Thank you for teaching me the scriptures. I want you to know that all those times I acted like I was sleeping, I was really listening with my eyes closed.”” — Sister Susan L. Warner

Families and parentsPreparing to serve

Sister Susan L. Warner, Second Counselor in the Primary General Presidency

Remember How Thou Hast Received and Heard · April 1996 general conference

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