The Stake Presidency requested that the wards hold Fast and Testimony meeting today because next week is conference and the following week is Easter Sunday. Natty, Jack and Andy each got up and shared their testimonies today. When I saw Jack stand up and begin to move towards the stand I called him back and told him no hot wheels and no trains. Is that wrong of me? I don't know. I don't want to break his spirit and his love of sharing his feelings. I really don't think that happened.
Jack was the first of the three to share his testimony and he was very obedient. There was no mention of trains and no mention of hot wheels. He did do something that was pretty cool. He said he had a testimony of faith. That was pretty fantastic. After that he went on to talk about how he has started walking better. "When I was 6 years old I used to walk with my right foot first followed by me left foot. But do you know what? I started to walk with my left foot first and then my right foot...". I of course was nervous not really knowing where he was going or for how long. Well somehow it lead him to his bike. He began talking about how he leads off with the left and it is easier and then went into how he learned how to ride his big bike when he was 7 years old. He mentioned crashing on the bike and showed some injuries he had on his left hand. He went on to talk about wearing a helmet and then signing his name on a paper at school last week that was all about being safe. He mentioned in all of this that riding his big bike took faith. Ahhh, there it was. Faith had come full circle.
He went on for awhile about other stuff. Natty was up on the stand waiting her turn and I got her attention and told her to go and let Jack know it was time to finish. She tried but Jack was not happy to have her interrupt him. My mistake. I should have gotten up instead. Right when I was about to go up he closed and came and sat down. I gave him some positive reinforcement. I let him know he did a great job sharing his testimony of Faith. We need to work on not taking 10 minutes but he did good.
Natalie helped Andy share his testimony. He hasn't grown a lot since last month and it was still a challenge just to see the top of his head. He also did a good job. When he came down he was complaining about something and I quickly realized what was on his mind. He had said amen but the congregation didn't. I guess he was looking for a loud one. Funny boy. Following Andy it was Natty's turn and she gave a sweet and simple testimony about obedience.
I am grateful for the kids sharing their testimonies. I am grateful for their strength and their faith. They are wonderful children who have been through a lot. I cannot pretend that they haven't and that they do not hurt because of it. I know that they do. I know that they miss their mom. I also know that the Lord does not leave us comfortless and that he is aware of each of them. I am grateful for the Savior who can fill the voids in our lives, for the Holy Ghost who comforts us in times that we stand in need of comfort. I am grateful for those who act and help us. Much of that help comes from the fam and I am in their debt as I cannot do this alone. Thank you all for your strength, for your support and for your love.
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