Sunday, February 22, 2009

My Daughter and her ring

In the beginning of January my daughter came home with a ring. She was so proud of her ring. She admires her ring like most women admire their engagement ring. She wears her ring every day. She refuses to take the ring off when she sleeps or bathes. This ring has become part of her. When she came home from church with her ring I quickly went to the Distribution Center and bought five more just in case one was misplaced. Well seven weeks later she still has the same ring. She loves it! I love that she knows what it means.
When Jared picked her up from her Primary class she explained to him that CTR means Choose The Right. Meaning to do the things that Heavenly Father would like her to do. Then she asked how to spell wrong. You see Tori has a sense of humor. She thought it would be silly to wear a CTW ring.

As I watch her admire her ring on a daily basis I realize how much she loves Heavenly Father. How much she wants to be a good girl. I love watching her read the scriptures. I love that she loves the Bible stories. This week's favorite is Abraham and Isaac (I sick).

Last week we took the children to the Draper Temple Open House. I was amazed at the reverence that both of them showed. They were so happy to be in the temple. Tonight as Tori and Jared walked the grounds of the Mount Timpanogos she kept asking questions about faith, repentence, baptism and gift of the Holy Ghost.

Once again I am reminded that when we follow the prophet's counsel and teach our children the gospel, even when we think they are not paying attention we are blessed as a family. My fear of Kindergarten lessens each time I see her grasp the gospel in her heart.

9 comments:

Amy said...

Jane lost hers the first day she got it. What does this mean? I'm worried.

Vicky said...

What a sweet story!

Amy said...

Also, I'd love to learn how you do scripture study with your little ones. Our method doesn't seem to be very effective. Mind sharing? :)

lori said...

Can't believe she's big enough for ctr and kindergarten! Sure love that girl.

(We're scheduled to attend the Draper open house in March! Can't wait!)

Megan said...

That is an amazingly comforting thought Laurie. I hope that I can teach my children the way you've been able to teach Tori. And maybe it will lessen my own fears.

Van Ry Clan of Layton Ave said...

That is a sweet story, Tori sounds a lot like her Mommy. Will attends Pre K at the elementary school and even rides the bus don't worry if she is anything like Will she will be a little missionary and ask why they don't say prayers when they eat, I can't wait til Kindergarden

Mrs. Cropper said...

Oh my gosh I am DYING laughing so hard right now!!! He actually wore a belt??!! Who knew he owned one? And how great a friend are you for 1)noticing and 2)reporting it to me!!!! HAHAHA!! I love you!!

Nicole said...

what a wise mom to pick up extra rings! and a wise daughter to start putting it all together.

Although I have to tell you when my twin neices were in Kindergarten they still had speech delays and their R's were still pronounced as W's. In working on their speech homework one night they were to think of words that began with the W sound. Little Anna replied in all seriousness "I know, Wabbit!"

Unknown said...

Laurie, what a sweet story. My youngest would love a ring like that.