Last week I spoke in the sacrament meeting portion of our Sunday meetings. My assigned topic was Grateful in Any Circumstances by Dieter F. Uchtdorf. (You can read the original talk HERE.) It was such a blessing for me to study this talk and think about gratitude, especially since lately I have been focusing more on what I don't have instead of on what I do. One of my greatest blessings is that I am surrounded by family and friends that love me and do so many kind things for me and my family.
Recently, Baylie's elementary school had an art show. They framed a piece of art from each student and offered it for sale for $25. We just couldn't afford to buy Baylie's picture. She was sad about it and we felt badly as well, but there was just no way around it. So imagine my surprise when today one of Baylie's good friends, whose mother is a dear friend of mine, presented Baylie with her framed artwork. I cried. It was so thoughtful, selfless and completely unexpected. On the way home from church, Baylie said, "I am just exploding with joy!"
Baylie's work is entitled "Princess Perfect" and now hangs in a place of honor in our living room. I taped Isabella's note to the back of it so Baylie can always remember how she came to own this piece of art.
God is good. And so are most of His children.
2 comments:
That's awesome. What a sweet thing for them to do. It made me cry, too.. .but I'm just like that. :-)
Hurrah for kindness, thoughtfulness, and love!
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