Yesterday was visiting teaching day. Which also means: drag unhappy kids around, try and keep them entertained, their hands off everything, and appear to have it together as a mom day... (You all know what I'm talking about).
One of the women we visit is an inactive elderly lady that lives in an assisted living home. She has a memory loss issue, so never remembers anything about us (including our names) when we come. She is a total sweetheart though and we love her dearly. We usually just visit with her and her husband for about 10 minutes, sharing a short lesson,
and then we are on our way.
and then we are on our way.
I was nervous about taking the boys into their little apartment, with good reason, since Logan thought that the oxygen tubing was the most amazing toy in the world. It was also nearly 100 degrees in there, so trying to keep both boys on my lap while wearing a sweater resulted in some serious perspiration on my part. In my mind I was wondering what in the world I was even doing there since the Spirit couldn't possibly be present with all the craziness going on around me. Somehow I got a short lesson out, we were able to exchange pleasantries and my partner asked if we could leave with a word of prayer.
Whenever Korben hears the word prayer, he yells out "prayer, fold your arms" which of course is very cute (but can be a tad embarrassing when blurted out before a sacrament prayer or something :D ) We followed Korben's lead and all folded our arms - all except me, who was trying to shush Logan so Nikki could say the prayer... And then it happened.
A little voice said, "Heavenly Father".
We all got quiet and watched in amazement as Korben said the entire prayer. He said "thank thee for this day", and "please bless the food" :D and then closed "in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen." It was one of the proudest moments I have had as a parent. We have practiced the prayer over and over, but he won't say it for us...yet something clicked and he was so excited to pray for this couple. Of course there was cheering and high fives afterward to show him how proud we were, but inside I was crying with happiness. My sweet little boy knows how to say a prayer...a huge milestone for him. But more than that he was able to bring the Spirit into their home-
something I wasn't able to do.
something I wasn't able to do.
I am one proud Momma!
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That just makes me cry. I'm such a bawl baby, but I'm so proud of Korben, too! What a sweet boy. Children's prayers are the greatest.
What a reward for your obedience in visiting. Yeah Korben for making mommy's day!
"Our lives our made in these small hours, these little wonders, these twists and turns of fate, time falls away but these small hours still remain. "Rob Thomas ~Little Wonders
That is amazing and very touching. I am go glad you were able to experience that sweet moment with Korben! Thanks for sharing it with us!
Awwwww....that just made me one proud (and slightly verklempt) aunt!
I'm totally crying reading this! What a great moment for you. That only came about because of your hard work with him. You rock! He rocks! And we miss you guys. (I read it to James and he called him Preacher Korben.)
What a cute kid. I bet you were pretty dang proud that day!
That is SO amazing!! I am so happy for lil Korben! The Lord always has a way for us to feel and see his love, doesn't he? The Spirit is amazing and it always reveals beautiful truths and moments in our lives.... thanks for sharing that one!
what a sweet moment for you. good job korben.
I didn't know that was Korben's first prayer! I'm so happy I was there to witness it!
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