Like the way for the way I rip off a picture from my own daughter's blog and used it?I have been thinking about a lot of life's lessons these days. Gabriel has taught his grandmother a wonderful lesson that she had forgotten. He was telling his mom the other day that he wanted me to make him a Lamanite costume and a Lamanite holder. I told him that I would make him one but what is a Lamanite holder. After several attempts by pronouncing it more clearly for me, he proceeded to describe a Lamanite holder, slowly, distinctly and with great detail. For quite a while, he has been so good at describing something to help others figure out what he is talking about. Sometimes he helps me understand what it is that Garrett needs. He gets such "I will be patient" look that is so funny. At least he recognizes that I am trying to "get it" and will work with me!
He can analyze things and break it down in detail in his mind to figure it out. He can think problems through and figure out how to solve it. He is often telling me that if you have this many and then get this many you will have this many (adding in his mind). Recently Mariah was looking at some stuff (don't remember what) and she there were only five left. Gabriel told her that someone had taken two so there were only five left. Funny kid could add and subtract in his head at age four!
Last night Jon and I went to the adult session of Stake Conference. Kathy and Caryn shared a beautiful rendition of "Love at Home" on the piano and violin. It was very sweet and I appreciated it. Ever since the King Family used that to end their TV show back in the 70's, I have had a problem with enjoying that song. But listening to them, I felt the spirit it was written in.
As I listened, I thought of Gabriel. A few weeks ago Kathy accompanied the ward choir. During her first solo part, Gabriel stopped all his wiggling and stared up front. When the piano and choir joined in, he looked at me with big round eyes and said, "Nanny, that was so pretty!" He was just a little wiggly as they sang on but when Kathy had another solo part, he froze again. When the rest of the group joined the number once again, he snuggled up to me, looked up with a huge smile this time and said, "THAT was the sweetest thing ever! I want to do that. Now those of you who have "experienced" Gabriel know that there isn't much that will freeze that bundle of energy! To see the spirit of music touch him that deeply is wonderful.
He has such a sweet little sensitive side that shows itself from time to time. When he sees someone he loves hurting, it can break his heart, sometimes ;-)
I hope he can grow up recognizing the talents he has and appreciate them. Wouldn't we all be better off if we could? Too many of God's children sell themselves short and it holds them back and the good they can do. Kind of sad, isn't it?
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Your post reminds me of something that was given to me after girl's camp one year. I do not remember the year, but this item has always had a special place in my room, because I feel it is something we all need to be reminded of. This item is a simple heart, made of wood and painted. Glued to the front is a paper with a quote that reads, "The greatest gift the Lord could give you is to see yourself as He sees you." I have sometimes wondered how the Lord sees me. It is easier for me to see how He sees others, and that helps me to treat them the way I should. Harder to see myself though...I guess that is why we have family and friends, so that they can see us in His light and help to lift us to that level!
I am glad Gabriel has a love for music! I'd love to take a bit of credit for that, because he is always one of my biggest fans when he comes to my concerts. But really, it is Mariah who is to have the credit, for she is the one who takes the time to expose him to those things. The spirit of music is a powerful thing...that I why I love it so much!
"The worth of souls is great in the sight of God." We humans just don't seem to believe it at times.
What a huge treasure in such a little tiny package!
I love watching little ones and how they react to spiritual uplifting music. Especially infants! I remember RaLee laying on her receiving blanket barely a week old and the Tabernacle Choir started singing during conference. She would get so still and try and try to turn her head to the music...so tiny but I could see the change in her. I do believe the Veil is so thin for the little ones so I wondered what she was remembering.
Can I steal Brianna's quote? That is awesome. It is so true to see it in others but not ourselves. I love all the stories you shared on this post. Treasures for sure!
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