I wrote a e-mail back in October 2005 and wanted to share it on our family blog...
I recently discovered the true blessing children are in a parents life. I always knew from primary that "I Am A Child of God" I just never understood the full picture until now. Angelina is a pretty good kid....even at 2 years old, however occasionally she is a little bit testy especially when going to bed does not appeal to her. I was truly frustrated one afternoon, all I wanted was to have some quiet time. Angelina WOULD NOT stop screaming, So I decided to take her tantrum in my own hands... I began singing I Am A Child of God. It was amazing to me how she took to the song, as if she understood the words. I have had many opportunities to sing for different crowds, but no audience compared to the smile and a wink from my 2 year old child of god. It has now been a continuing thing for her and I to say our prayers and sing our song.
A few weeks ago I was asked to share with the young women in my ward, what it was like to raise a precious gift from our Father in Heaven. I took Jesse with me and so you all know he was a hit.... I sat in silence, listening to the girls speak about cruelty in schools towards kids who may be a little different. It was then my turn to share, and now I would like to share with you.
One evening very late, I heard noise coming from Angelina's crib. Being a new mom to a 6 week old I was more than willing to check on her. I inched my way through a cold darkness towards the room my baby was in. I slowly worked my way through the darkness hoping that I didn't do any damage to myself, due to lack of light. As I reached Angelina's room a light from the moon poured into the room and danced across my little girls face,and I felt a warmth and a comfort never to be forgotten. I looked in the crib and saw my 6 week cooing and laughing. I thought at first she might be crying, so I felt at ease when I saw the smile. I sat in the hallway and listened,as tears streamed down my face it hit me... my little girl is so close to the savior that in a house of cold darkness she found warmth and comfort.
2 years later I now am in a home that is filled with the spirit, not just my little girls room but everywhere my children stand. Now having the light, warmth and comfort in my heart and my home...has given me new insight. Children are a precious gift from our Father in Heaven, and now I know I AM A CHILD OF GOD!
