"He also used art to build relationships with his family. At one point, he worked with his children and grandchildren on carving and painting a wooden model of Noah's ark, complete with animal figurines.To President Packer, a teacher by trade, it was more important for the kids to learn and have fun rather than worry about his artwork or material things.
"The grandchildren can come and play and touch and feel," President Packer wrote. "It is just part of the entertainment while they are at Grandma and Grandpa's house. Sometimes they break the pieces, but we glue them back together."" -- Deseret News, July 8, 2015
One article I read about him stated that he would allow his children to paint with him on his canvas and then spend hours painting over it to fix it. An excellent example of a father who cared more about his kids than his stuff.
Yes, people are more important than things. Too bad more people don't understand this concept. I am about to post my own thoughts on parenting. I debated it...but after today, it's getting posted!!!!
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