It
was a busy day in our Costa Mesa, California, home. But then, with ten
children and one on the way, every day was a bit hectic. On this
particular day, however, I was having trouble doing even routine
chores—all because of one little boy.
Len,
who was three at the time, was on my heels no matter where I went.
Whenever I stopped to do something and turned back around, I would trip
over him. Several times I patiently suggested fun activities to keep him
occupied.
“Wouldn’t
you like to play on the swing set?” I asked again. But he simply smiled
an innocent smile and said, “Oh, that’s all right, Mommy. I’d rather be
in here with you.” Then he continued to bounce happily along behind me.
After
stepping on his toes for the fifth time, I began to lose my patience
and insisted that he go outside and play with the other children. When I
asked him why he was acting this way, he looked up at me with sweet
green eyes and said, “Well, Mommy, in Primary my teacher told me to walk
in Jesus’ footsteps. But I can’t see him, so I’m walking in yours.”
I
gathered Len in my arms and held him close. Tears of love and humility
spilled over from the prayer that grew in my heart—a prayer of thanks
for the simple yet beautiful perspective of a three-year-old boy.
This
experience has served as a reminder to me of the vital role of mother.
While it is sobering to realize that I am a crucial link between my
children and the Savior, I need to remember that since a mother is a
copartner with God, I am in a position to receive guidance from one who
truly cares and wants all of us to walk in heavenly footsteps.
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