As we have been reading scriptures as a family every night...Our Ian has been struggling with not having his own set. He LOVES reading...scriptures, The Friend, pretty much anything he had get his hands on. Last night as we sat down to read when it was his turn, I passed over my scriptures to him and he read...after we had finished, he looked so sad. Mike asked what was the matter and tears filled his eyes as he replied that all he really wanted was his OWN scriptures. We tried to explain to him that in just one year, on his 8th birthday, he will get his very own set. That answer was not good enough. He proceeded to let us know he could not wait ONE WHOLE YEAR!!
(What are you to say to that, "OH yes you will"?)
So this morning I gave Ian Mike's mission scriptures. I explained to him how special they are and that if he promised to take very good care of them, that he can use them until he is 8 and gets his very own set. I also explained to him that on our "date day" we can go to the bookstore and get him a case to carry them in. His face let up and he said to me, "Thanks Mom...now I am going to find a very special place for these so they don't get hurt."
I took the boys to the bus stop and they got out of the car. Ian ran back to me and said, "Mom, I love you, thanks for my special scriptures."
How blessed I felt this morning as all my son wanted was his OWN scriptures. I love that he has such a desire to learn more about Christ and his teachings. It is not often that the Spirit is so strong at 6:30 in the morning in our home but today is strong and wonderful and I loved having it here so early!!!
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Soooooo sweet!!!
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