Abby gave her very first talk in Primary at chruch this week. Abby and I wrote her talk together about the scriptures. I had to do some editing taking things out of the talk like...."scriptures are black," however much of it came from Abby herself. Together, we practiced all week memorizing it, and drawing picutres that would help her remember the words. By the time Sunday came I was actually nervous for her.
When we went into the primary, she was so excited she could not help but tell every one she met that it was her day to talk. When they called her up to the microphone, I sat in the first row (in a tiny-tiny chair) holding up the pics so that she would remember what to say. She ended up doing great, saying the whole thing flawlessly. I totally started crying, because I was so proud. It was amazing.
Abby's Talk:
"The scriptures help me learn about Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father. I am happy I have my own scriptures. I read with my mom and like to look at the pictures. The scriptures teach me that I can some day live with Heavenly Father and Jesus again. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen."
I know that seems simple, but for a three year old to be able to say that in front of an audience was inspiring. I am not sure I have ever been more proud of her than this past Sunday. (The pic above is her with her new set of scriptures.)
8 comments:
Reading that gave me goosebumps... she is just so precious and you're such a great mom!!!
Congrats to Abby! Fortunately for you, you fit perfectly into those mini-primary chairs :)
Abby did amazing! When I asked Sister Jorgensen to assign her class opening exercises, she immediately said Abby is the only one that would be able to give a talk. She is an amazing little girl. I love her. she is so precious and so good with Kierscha. How blessed are you as a parent and me as a friend!
soo cute, I know when your sweet kid gives a talk it just does something to you. Imagine hearing carter give a talk it makes you cry even more!
i love this experience! Thank you for sharing!
Way to go Abby! That is darling. Way to go mom too!
Hi Sheri! I'm so glad you left a comment! You and your family look and sound like things are so great. It was fun to see what you guys have been up to- blogs are wonderful. You're kids are so cute!I can't beleive that your daughter gave a talk in primary- I still remember your baby shower. Time flies. Take care!!
That is so sweet. Way to go Abby. Ashlyn gave a talk once in Primary. And even though we practiced and practiced, she still didn't say a word of it. Oh well. I'm still proud of her.
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