Well beyond your years

Dear Olivia,

Last week, I sat both you and Maddox down and explained that I needed help on my weakness. That weakness is my lack of patience, which I then allow that lack of patience to cause emotional outbursts that unfortunately gets taken out on you guys. And the minute it happens, I feel defeated and sad and feel as though I can never get past just getting upset over the little things.  Which the scares me thinking you will end up doing the same thing and the cycle will continue and oh! How I do not want that! I decided that I want to be sure we as a family are doing the "little" things to make our earthly experience better. Two of those things is: Family home evening and morning prayer. As I told you both this you responded well, helping out with the morning prayer. The most beautiful thing that came out of this happened on Sunday. As I was getting ready for church, I heard you waking up in your bed. Then I heard you praying. I could hear your sweet voice whisper, "Dear Heavenly Father..." and my heart felt at peace and the Spirit was strong. What I learned in this moment was your willingness to choose the right with faith and obedience not only to God , but to your own mother is so beyond your years. Your trust in me and understanding of our family needs is heartwarming and helped me to remember that how we need to be more like you towards our Father in Heaven...to be patient, humble, trusting, faithful, and obedient. Thank you my daughter for choosing our family and teaching me so much.

Love,
Your mama