Catelyn's Testimony

To make a long story short, I have been encouraging Catelyn to share her testimony in sacrament meeting for months. To no avail.

She watches her little primary classmates do it, some with mom holding their hands and whispering in their ears and others all on their own. She seems to enjoy it and says she knows she can do just that she doesn't want to.

Until yesterday.

I am so proud of my nearly 7 year old daughter. She was nervous as ever to walk up there, and wanted me to join her. I told her that Kyle would be there, if she needed help. But she wanted me to help her make the walk up.

So I did.

And she stood at the pulpit all uprgith and ready and then turned to me and whispered,"I forgot how to start."

After a simple whisper of "I'd like to bare my testimony. . ." she took over and shared her sweet little testimony all by herself. Honestly, I wish I could remember what she said. I will have to ask Kyle. I was just so shocked and proud of her that I had a hard time keeping up with what she was saying.

But it doesnt' matter. She did it. And afterwords we had a tender little talk in whisper mode about how she felt, why her heart felt so warm and what was harder, shareing her testimony or walkign up there.

She said she felt good inside, and that her heart felt warm because that was the Holy Ghost talking to her, and she seriously said, "It was harder to walk up there than to talk into the microphone."


Well done Catelyn. I know Heavenly Father is happy with your choice to share your testimony for the first time. I hope you continue to share it, out loud, and learn that there isn't anything scary about it at all. Faith can replace fear if you let it. If you know the church is true, you should never fuss about what others might think. Saying your testimony out loud gives it more power and more conviction within your heart and mind, honey. And that is just what Satan doesn't want you to know or learn. So you show him. And show your Heavenly Father, that you know He loves you and has a plan for you. Because Dad and I know He does. So never doubt it sweetie.

And yes, I did bribe you with your choice of a friend over to play today or a dollar. It was worth it. You had a pretty cool experience, and so did Dad and I. And you chose a friend over money. That too speaks loud and clear to me that you value your friends more than money.

May you always feel that way.

Love,
Mom