Mother's Day

Being a mother is a very special calling in life. I often marvel at my two children and the fact that I get to raise and nurture them. Though not everyday is blissful and perfect—if ever—I cannot imagine a moment without my children. They bring meaning and purpose; joy and laughter; fun and excitement; zest and exuberance; but most of all, they bring love. Being a mother has brought me more than I could have ever imagined. I am truly grateful to fill the calling of a mother.

That being said, today was a very special Mother’s Day indeed—Elle sang two songs with the Primary, and she bore her testimony for the first time (we had Stake Conference last week). Having Elle bear her testimony was a very special event. She watched two girls from Primary go to the front and bear their own testimonies, and from that moment she wanted to bear her own. She kept asking/pleading with me to bear her testimony. I told her that she could, and she got excited and told me that she was going to bear it all by herself—no help from me. I then asked her what she was going to say, and she replied, “I’ll tell you in the microphone.” My mind immediately started to imagine her rambling nonsensical sentences, and I asked/pleaded to be allowed to help. She, of course, declined, and repeated again that I would find out about her testimony in the microphone. So, with a wary smile on my face, we walked to the pulpit, and I lifted Elle up. However, she did not right away say anything, so I whispered the things to say in her ear. She spoke loud and clear, and bore the sweetest testimony. I was very proud of her, and was glad to have understandable sentences.

All in all it was a wonderful Mother’s Day, and I could not be happier to have my two sweet, crazy, hyper, energetic, happy, and loving children.