Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
“I, Hilinda Marsh, this day, December 8, 1864, declare and resolve to lead a better life and here wish to write the new resolutions I have this day formed.”
To try and control my temper and tongue.
To try and not speak ill of anyone, friend or enemy.
To try and be forbearing and patient with my husband in all things and to try and give him no cause to treat me ill.
Be kind and true to my mother in all things.
To strictly adhere to the truth.
To try and not spend too much time in idleness.
To be kind to everybody rich or poor and never to turn a beggar from my door hungry.
To be punctual in performing my duties, if possible.
To try and not quarrel with anyone.
To try and deal honestly with everyone and not take one cent (in dealing) that does not belong to me.
To be true to every person and above all to my God.
To try and remember to pray to my heavenly Father every night and thank Him for His blessings and tender mercies and pray to Him earnestly for faith and strength to believe and to deliver from temptation and evil and to finally save me in heaven.
Hilinda’s words show her humility, faith, and daily commitment to doing what is right—principles that continue to shape the heart of The Marsh Foundation.
Through spiritual support, compassionate care, and the enduring legacy of the Marsh family, we walk beside each child as they grow into the person they were created to be.