Unforgettable Moments

There are just some thing things that happen that are unforgettable.

Conference was amazing...I don't know why it seemed better this time to me this time. Maybe because it is the first time since I have had toddlers that I have been able to listen to most of all the sessions because my kids are finally old enough to sit reverent and listen, or to play quietly. Either way it was a good thing for me to hear, I needed many, if not all of the messages.

But the thing I wanted to talk about that was unforgettable is my amazing daughter. We had been debating on whether jumping on the trampoline on Sundays at Grandma's house was a good thing to do or not. So yesterday Steve and I decided to let the kids decide. We told them in between sessions, that whatever they decided we would support. So we told them we would have a vote, and for them to vote with what they felt was right. So Benny said I don't think we should jump on Sunday (which surprised me because he answered first and quickly...later he regretted his vote...so we will see what is too come). Byron said I agree we shouldn't jump, but then a few minutes later said I want to jump I changed my mind. After a few minutes of finding out why he decided he really wanted to respect the Sabbath and not jump. Then Emily couldn't decide, and finally I told her just tell us how you really feel. She started tearing up and said deep down inside me I have this feeling and it tells me we shouldn't jump on Sunday. Steve asked her what that feeling was, and she said I think it is the spirit. What an amazing, spiritual, and unforgettable moment for us. We sat there smiling and telling her she did a good thing by following the spirit, and made sure the boys agreed with the decision after what Emily had said. So now our new rule is no jumping on the Trampoline on Sundays. I am so proud of my kids for making this decision on their own, without Steve and I persuading them either way. Isn't it amazing to see a young child feel the spirit, and it helps remind you that your Heavenly Father loves and talks to all of his children, even the young ones. I am so grateful for moments like these and for children who want to live righteously, and for a husband who sets a wonderful example to them. How grateful I am to have the gospel in our lives, and to know that I have a loving Heavenly Father who loves all of his children.