The first night of Kristi's last visit, I was tucking 3 1/2 year old Bryce in. After stories and prayers, I turned out the lights and snuggled him for a minute. I could tell he wasn't drifting off quickly like he usually does. Pretty soon he said very quietly, almost whispered, "Grammy?....umm...... monsters?" (By the way he said it, I knew that his parents had told him they don't exist. But like most 3 year olds, he wasn't buying it!) Inspired, I said, "Oh, Bryce, we don't have any monsters. They are too afraid of James." "OH!" said Bryce in a knowing--and relieved--tone of voice. And a few minutes later he was fast asleep.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Bryce, James, and Monsters
The first night of Kristi's last visit, I was tucking 3 1/2 year old Bryce in. After stories and prayers, I turned out the lights and snuggled him for a minute. I could tell he wasn't drifting off quickly like he usually does. Pretty soon he said very quietly, almost whispered, "Grammy?....umm...... monsters?" (By the way he said it, I knew that his parents had told him they don't exist. But like most 3 year olds, he wasn't buying it!) Inspired, I said, "Oh, Bryce, we don't have any monsters. They are too afraid of James." "OH!" said Bryce in a knowing--and relieved--tone of voice. And a few minutes later he was fast asleep.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
"Your Children Will Be All Right"
We had Stake Conference last Sunday, and one of our Apostles, Richard G. Scott presided and spoke to us, and at the conclusion left a blessing on us. He told us that he knew we were concerned about our children and their future (yes) and said that they had been prepared before they came to earth to face the challenges that would lie before them. He told us to be diligent in teaching them the principles of the gospel, and as they follow them they will overcome. Even as things become more and more difficult, they have the capacity to succeed. "Your children will be all right."
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