Pure Joy!

Today was one of those days where I was reminded again as to why I LOVE being a Mother...

We were sitting in "Fast and Testimony Meeting" today when I was really feeling the need to stand up and bear my testimony. Well those of you who really know me, know that I am terribly shy and that even though I have a strong testimony, I have only shared it in Sacrament Meeting a total of 4 times in my entire life (One for each of the different wards we've lived in). So, to gain courage I leaned over and whispered in Tate's ear, "Should Mommy bear her testimony in the microphone?" He replied, "I think I should say my testimony". So, we both went up (the walk is always the very worst part of it for me). When it was his turn to bear his testimony, Tate didn't want ANY help from me. In fact he wouldn't allow me to even hold him up (we had to get the little stool thingy for him). He had absolutely no fear whatsoever as he bore his simple testimony for the very first time... He said, "Thomas S. Monson is our prophet, I know that the church is true and I love my family. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen".

My joy is so full and complete as I realize that all of the little things that I try to teach Tate every day are actually sinking in to his heart. OH HOW I LOVE BEING A MOTHER! I am also so grateful that Heavenly Father gave Tate to me because he is definitely helping me to climb out of my comfort zone-literally...