Helpmeet

I have had a lot of time to ponder over a telephone conversation I had with my sister Helen. She read an article to me that was given at the Fair Conference (I think) that hopefully she will give to all of us soon. But one of the points made in the speech was very interesting and that concerned the word "helpmeet" which is taken from a word that means "equal power to save". I have always believed that Eve had to make the decision to bring on mortality because she was the vehicle through which mortality comes. It never made sense to me that Adam would be the one because of the woman being the one to bring children into the world. In this article, it points out the different way the world looks upon women from the way the Mormons teach. Eve is considered a sinner, subject to her husband, having to be submissive to him in all things. I have seen many sad marriages with this belief. I could never believe this. We rejoiced in coming to earth and our role as women. The Lord gave Adam an Helpmeet. One with equal power to save. The article points out that every person born on this earth is escorted thru the veil by a women through the birth process. She gives mortality through birth which we all know we have to go through. Adams equal power to save is through the saving ordinances of the Priesthood, and they take us through death, resurrection and back to our Heavenly Father. Both necessary and equal steps that need to be taken. Both are participants in both saving gifts , but each has the major role in their gift. That's why, or at least one reason why man is not without the woman and neither is the woman without the man. So all of you mothers, rejoice in your role and the role of your husbands! And be glad we live in this day and age where truth has been restored and the divine role of women is known.