Creighton Eli's Prayer

A few nights ago after putting Creighton to bed I hear, "Mom! Mom!" I head into his room and say, "What's the matter?" He says, "I'm scared, sing me a song." When I asked him which song he wanted me to sing he said, "No mom. Say a prayer I won't be scared."

My heart was completely softened and I began to cry. We said a prayer and he seemed happy enough and went back to sleep. Then I headed to my room to say a prayer of my own.

I was so full of gratitude to my Heavenly Father for answering my prayer. 

For the past several months Creighton has refused prayer, scripture reading, and Family Home Evening. It is always a fight and his behavior is awful. He hits and kicks and spits and screams. I have worried over what we should do. I know that just giving up isn't what should be done. I know that prayer, scriptures, and FHE will strengthen our family and create an early testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ in Creighton. I know through these things he will understand how much the Savior and Heavenly Father love him and how much his mom and dad do as well.

I have prayed what should be done. I have had many experiences I won't share in this blog, but that evening was one simple answer to my prayers. Though he seems as though he hates prayer and refuses to participate a lot, it IS sinking in. He does have a testimony that his Heavenly Father can help him not to be scared if he prays. What a simple reminder and tender mercy from the Lord to encourage me to continue in my efforts.

Creighton is having a great summer! He loves going to Grandma and Grandpa's house 3 times a week. He likes to take his lunch box with him and his backpack full of toys! He loves to play with his dogs outside and try to feed them apples from our trees. He loves to find treasures outside like rocks and sticks and leaves. And he has decided that Play-Doh is alright! He has been making the family lots of ice cream and pizza. Delicious!

Being his mother has sometimes been trying and difficult, but there are so many moments that make it all worth it. He brings so many blessings into my life.

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