...and a child shall lead them....

Gracie's best friend, Marrissa is having her 7th birthday on Feb. 1st. She really wants to have her party on her actual birthday, so that it is a special day. BUT, her birthday is on a Sunday and she knows from past experience that her best friend Grace can not go to parties on Sunday. So Marrissa's Mom called me to ask me if there was any possible way Grace would be able to come to the Sunday party at 5. I hesitated, because I don't want to make an exception, but I don't want to be difficult either. Our rule is, if we need to make an exception to our Sabbath day rules, then it needs to be able to include the whole family. I told Marissa's Mom that we'd talk about it as a family and get back to her. Last night I explained the situation to Grace and Jarrod, with the feeling that we might need to make the exception. I was being weak, and sucumbing to the pressure of a dear friend. After we thought about things for a while, I mentioned that Marissa was okay with having her party on the Saturday before if Grace could not come on Sunday. When I asked Grace what she thought, she said, Marrissa should have it on Saturday. I was shocked and releived! I asked Grace if she wanted to call Marissa and talk to her about it. She said, yes. I dialed the number and Grace called her best friend. She explained to Marissa why she was calling and asked if she could have her party on Saturday. Marissa said she did not mind to have it on Saturday. After a few squeals of excitement and little bit and chit chat, they ended their conversation. Once Grace got off the phone she jumped up and down for join as Jarrod and I stared at each other in admiration of our daughter. We were so proud of her and her choice! I mentioned that Gracie should write the story and submit it to the Friend magazine. She immediately sat down and wrote the story and drew a picture. If I new how to scan, I'd scan it and post it, but I don't, so sorry!

We are so proud of our little "Nephi" ...thats what Grace is to our family. She is a spiritual leader and example to her older siblings. We have been blessed to have her in our family!