* Be Kind * Work Hard * Have Joy * Be True *

Today I was able to go to the temple. Right in the middle of my day. It was so nice.

As I was getting ready to go, Sirri asked, "Mom, why are you in your church clothes?"

"Because I am going to the temple."

"Why?"

"So I can help other people get closer to Heavenly Father."

"Mooooom! That is soooo nice of you!!!!!"

Isn't she sweet?!?!?!?

I really am proud of the sweet and empathetic person that Sirri is growing into. She is very observant of noticing when others do things that are kind. She is also filled with much empathy. I hope these are characteristics that will continue to develop in her.

This reminds me of the time when Meg was a baby and getting her first round of vaccinations. At 3 1/2 years old Sirri was a real veteran to shots. She new they hurt and was quite worried about Baby Meg. The nurse came in and Sirri saw the needles. She immediately got right up underneath that nurse, she was probably standing on her toes. Little, tiny Sirri clenched her fists into tight balls, looked straight up at that nurse and with determination and gusto in her voice exclaimed, "don't you hurt my little sister!" I was so proud of her that day!!!!

Words of Wisdom

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” -Marianne Williamson

11 comments:

Christie said...: Will you send her over here to give nice lessons to my kids?; July 12, 2008 at 7:31 AM
the wrath of khandrea said...: these are the moments that compensate for the bad bedtime ones.; July 12, 2008 at 8:13 AM
♥Shally said...: What a sweetheart! I love it when my kids stand up for each other.; July 12, 2008 at 8:50 AM
Kim said...: sirri marie, i HEART YOU!!!! XOXOX; July 12, 2008 at 3:59 PM
Kirsten said...: so sweet! i hope my kids stand up for each other, especially later in life.; July 12, 2008 at 4:05 PM
Kirsten said...: and you got to go to the rexburg temple!!!!!! yea!!!!!; July 12, 2008 at 4:05 PM
Lauren in GA said...: That is so wonderful! Both stories were so great...and that is a great picture, too :); July 12, 2008 at 10:21 PM
Grandma W. said...: Hope you had a nice visit to the temple! And, don't worry - Sirri will remain just as she is because her Momma is just that way too!!
We love you!; July 13, 2008 at 3:39 PM
Colleen said...: sirri is just the cutiest girl. don't you just wish that you could just bottle up those things they say and do that are just so precious?; July 14, 2008 at 8:34 AM
Pam said...: Oh my sweet little Sirri! You are my love bug aren't you? Give Connor and Meg big hugs and kisses for Grandma! I love you all so much!; July 15, 2008 at 3:12 PM
Kimberly said...: So sweet! I wish I knew how to teach my kids (ok, one kid) to be more empathetic and protective.
Now fix the spelling error in the last paragraph before printing your blog to blurb, and delete my comment so no one will know ;); July 17, 2008 at 3:39 PM