Vaughn
J. Featherstone, "The Savior's Program for the Care of the Aged,"
Ensign,
Nov. 1974, 29
"Grandparents
can have a profound influence on their grandchildren. Their time is
generally not as encumbered and busy as the parents’, so books can be
opened and read, stories can be told, and application of gospel
principles taught. Children then obtain a perspective of life which not
only is rewarding but can bring them security, peace, and strength. It
is possible to send letters, tapes, and pictures, particularly where
distances are great and it is not possible to see one another often.
Those who are blessed with a closeness to grandparents
and other elderly people have a rich companionship and association.
There might be times when they can attend graduations, weddings, temple
excursions, missionary farewells and homecomings, and other special
events with family members."
Ezra Taft Benson, “To the Elderly in the
Church,” Ensign, Nov. 1989, 4
"What
could you do better for your children and grandchildren than to
record the story of your life, your triumphs over adversity your
recovery after a fall, your progress when all seemed black, your
rejoicing when you had finally achieved?"
Teachings of
Spencer W. Kimball, p. 351