Where Would We Be Without Family?

We know it takes a village to raise a child. Let’s strengthen the walls around that village. Let’s make family first again. Home is where our story begins. Where would we be without family? Family comes in many forms, but regardless, family is everything and is definitely worth fighting for.


I believe family is what makes the world go round. I believe in family first. I think most of us do. It’s the basic unit of society and the institution that is responsible for so much happiness and stability. It also goes without saying that the breakdown of the family is responsible for an equal amount of hurt, heartache and sorrow as well.

The institution of the family is under attack in the world. You don’t have to look far to see it. Values and morals are deteriorating and many people are re-defining the family according to their own desires. This is affecting children and families everywhere and adds confusion and instability. I have recently immersed myself in information regarding world issues and government over-reaching policies that have opened my eyes to the accelerated destruction of the family. It is disturbing, to say the least. If the institution of the family is going to be saved, it’s going to be through parents and families rising up to fight for what we believe in – taking an active part in defending freedoms and rights which protect children and parents. There are many toxic threats to the family, ideologies which undermine and diminish the importance of  the parent/child bond, betray childhood innocence and rob families of time, energy, money and security. We must protect sacred values which help children grow up safe, secure and protected from selfish agendas. Families provide that protective umbrella.

(Demo: Vocals by Benson Baril, my son, age 12, and me (Sara) on piano. Recorded at Lakeview Recording with Steven Lerud. Professional version now available below.)

I want to spread awareness about the importance of family, the importance of standing up against anything that undermines the sanctity of marriage and family and to encourage us to open our doors to children and families who are struggling and less fortunate, because in reality, we are all part of God’s family – brothers and sisters – children of our Heavenly Father. That is what I believe. We have a duty to help each other. We know it takes a village to raise a child. Let’s strengthen the walls around that village. Let’s make family first again. Home is where our story begins. Where would we be without family? Family comes in many forms, but regardless, family is everything and is definitely worth fighting for.

Where would we be 5

 

The professional version is now complete! 

 

Vocals by Nathan Osmond, Jennifer Marco and Benson Baril. Produced by Greg Hansen. Mixed and mastered at Lakeview Studio. Percussion by Todd Sorenson. Guitars by Michael Dowdle. Strings by Beverley Hansen and Janae Pew.

100% of the download purchase will be donated to pro-family work. Your support is appreciated. Thank you!

 

Where Would We Be Without Family? – MP3

Where Would We Be Without Family? – SHEET MUSIC

 


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