Brett Pritchard Family Blog

Dear Family and Friends, This story all began when Austin attended EFY in San Antonio, Texas in July of this year.  He came home from a week of feeling the spirit stronger than he ever had in his life.  He said, "Mom and Dad I'm not going back to Temple High School! I've always hated the environment and I'm not going back!" We knew he was serious in light of the fact he was giving up his varsity football position at a 5A high school.  He was not going to be the starting quarter back but he was on the varsity team. With my help and support, he went over to the junior college here in town, passed the entrance exam and signed up for college.  When his dad got home from work that night Brett said, "How would you feel about going to Academy High School instead". Austin liked that idea immediately.  He was having a hard time imagining never touching a football again. Brett and I had never uprooted our family for our children's lack of interest in T

Rachel on Disney Day   Eathyn on Rock Star Day   Hide from drugs day

Eathyn and Ryan at the Temple Fire Department  Eathyn and Ryan love general conference.  I decided years ago to buy all the kids favorite treats and candy for conference.  We make it a huge celebration.  It's the most important days of the year.  When the Prophet speaks I want them well entertained and quiet so they can hear his voice and all that's being taught.  The guidance we receive during those sessions of conference make my life as a mother easier.  I am filled with so much  hope, peace and guidance in what to say and do while raising our beautiful family.  It's all so simple, just listen to the prophets voice and do as he says.  It truly takes the guess work out of parenting. After Brandon had been out on his mission for 10 months, an elderly sister missionary came up to him and said, "Elder Pritchard, you need to get new shoes.  He sent the shoes home to me and just looking at them