A child's prayer

My dear Olivia, This is a very special post for me. Today was ward conference, and we had the opportunity during our Sacrament meeting to hear from our Bishop (Bullough) and President Lynn J. Ames. Why this post is so special is because the Bishop specifically spoke about you. What he spoke about is this: Two weeks ago we had stake conference at the Tabernacle. Early in the meeting you expressed the desire to go and sit with Dawn Ann (the Bishop's wife). We have grown particularly close to them because we care for their granddaughter, Fey. I explained to you that towards the end of the meeting you may go over at sit with her. As the conference was coming to an end, I permitted you to go, not knowing that at the same time Dawn Ann had left to the restroom. Bishop Bullough was sitting there though, and before I realized that there was no Dawn Ann, the Bishop picked you up and set you on his lap. The hymn ended, and you folded your arms, closed your eyes for the prayer. I did not think twice about this moment, other than I was grateful you were being reverent. And that is where today came in. He spoke of you and your reverence. How you knew what you needed to do, and did it. How you understood it was time for quiet reflection, even though you did not know all that it entailed, but you knew it was time for that. You knew the difference. And the Bishop was very impressed with that. It warmed my heart to hear him speak a few minutes so openly about the feelings that stirred within him due to your simple, but profound act. I want to give you all of the credit. You are such an obedient, happy, well-mannered child. You truly care about those around you. People are drawn to your smile, your bubbly personality. My hope and prayer is that you always keep this with you. Keep the things you learn about the gospel close to you. Remember who you are. And who are you? A child of God. A Heavenly Father that loves you so very much. And we do, too. With love, Your mama