Today was monumental.
During Sacrament Meeting (Fast Sunday), 2 of Jyson's friends went up to bear their testimonies. Suddenly Jyson decided he wanted to bear his. This from the boy who only gets to go to church when he's with us. He started to get up and then sat back down. He said, "I don't know what to say." I whispered a few suggestions in his ear. He got up again and sat back down again. I could see the tug-of-war going on in his head. Finally, he slid past Jake and walked up to the stand. He had to wait while 3 other kids shared their testimonies. Finally, it was his turn. He said, "I'm going to share my testimony. I know that my family loves me. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen."
I was bursting with love and so proud of him. When he sat down his heart was beating like a rabbit's. He told Jake, John, & I to go up. We all sat for a few minutes. Time was ticking.
Suddenly Jake was walking up to the stand. He started by saying, "It's pretty humbling when your little brother is the one setting the example for you." He continued on to share that during the Priesthood lesson the week before, the leader had told the boys that he read his scriptures while he brushed his teeth - twice a day. Jake decided to try it out and said that it was the most scripture reading he's done for awhile. He said he'd really felt blessed but also felt that Satan was really trying to tempt him more. He said he appreciated his family.
By then, time was almost up. John & I promised to both go up the next Fast Sunday when both boys are with us.
What an incredible experience. I'm so grateful for the privilege of being part of their lives. Wow. I love all my boys!
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That brought tears to my eyes as I thought of Bryson someday doing the same thing. You have great kids!
Thanks for the post! It was so sweet, I love hearing sweet, simple testimonies!
I have goosebumps. I have to ditto Erin. That has to be an amazing feeling. I am glad that you got to share that experience with those two boys. What a great story from Jake. Hope you are all doing well. Now that school is over for Mark and I we need to get together for dinner or something during the week before the holidays.
that is so amazing I love it when I am able to learn an important lesson from a child (don't tell jy I called him a child) it is very humbling. love you guys and I hope you have a wonderful christmas and holiday season.
It was a great fast meeting. I loved hearing your boys share their testimonies...they were both so sweet. You are blessed with a wonderful family.
Tell Jake thanks for the scripture reading/tooth brushing idea... I will have to try it. Dad could get a whole chapter in during his daily routine with his teeth!!
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