I had the thought a few weeks ago to have the kids fast with me this Sunday for Bryan....for the job, for the health, the whole package. We have always encouraged our kids to fast on Fast Sunday, but we've never forced the issue. I want them to want to do it, not just begrudgingly go without food. So you can imagine my surprise when they all wanted to participate with me after I explained the what's and the why's. We had a family night on it this week which, in spite of the anti-gravity pills I obviously fed them for dinner, was a neat experience. Yesterday, I arranged with Sister Callister, the Matron of the Bountiful Temple, to talk to the kids a little about fasting, getting answers to prayers, and the role the temple plays in that. We met her in the waiting room of the temple, and it was a very special experience. Asher kept trying to corral Belen and tell her to hush :) The fact that a little 3 year old can sense the sacred importance of that special building was a testimony builder to me.
Now with all of this awesomeness comes the obvious opposites. It never ceases to amaze me how things just come out of the woodwork when you are trying to prepare for something like this. It's like Satan doesn't want good things to happen to my family or something, you know :) I prefer to think that my kids just have him running scared so he's just loudly stomping his feet to sound tough before realizing he's not getting anywhere (wouldn't that be nice!). In any case, his tricks aren't going to work, and I am looking forward to a wonderful Sunday. I know Heavenly Father hears and answers all of our prayers, but there is something extra special about the prayer of a child. I don't know that it will change anything, but I hope it will. And if it doesn't change anything, I hope it can at least change me and make me more equal to what's coming...whatever that ends up being. As the saying by Elder Wirthlin goes, "...come what may, and LOVE it." I've got the first half down....now for the second half :)
This is a picture Bryan took the other day...isn't it pretty?!
6 comments:
That picture is AWESOME!!! I can't wait to have more details.
Tiffany, what a neat experience for your whole family. Chris and I will be fasting for you too.
What a special way to incorporate the temple and teach your children. I think that is really amazing that the matron met you there and helped you out. I never would have thought of doing something like that.
Here's an encouraging quote from the bible dictionary that I love about prayer:
"Blessings require some work or effort on our part before we can atain them. Prayer is a form of work." I love that. You are definitely doing that!
-Laura
I love how you involved your children in this important part of your family - and allowed it to be up to them, then to add the temple in to it too....what a great testimony builder for all of them! We love ya, hang in there - we'll be praying for you as well!
Beautiful!!!!!! you are such a good example to me and my family. Thanks
Once again, you never cease to amaze me and what an incredible mother you are. What a beautiful picture, and what a neat experience. You have a strong family.
That's so sweet! I love the pic of the temple that Brian took. You continue to amaze me with your energy, testimony, and unbending faith. What blessed children you have.
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