homecoming week is in full swing.
sadie got asked to the dance by her good friend, carson.
she (and abe) helped plan and execute a full week of activities for the students.
(street painting)
(water slide)
(parade through downtown)
(kai's band class played the fight song as the parade rode passed. sadie snapped a pic of him. nicely done, kai!)
(street painting)
sadie was one of ten girls nominated to be homecoming queen.
she got to be in the assembly with her date.
they lip synced in front of the student body. so fun!
she considered it a big compliment to be nominated and was happy (like radiated happiness) being a part of it all.
watching her and carson perform, i couldn't help but think back to when we moved here half way through 7th grade...she was so nervous to start another new school.
she was quiet, observant, and quite self protective.
i remember PROMISING her that if she kept the commandments and did all she could to put Heavenly Father first, she would "prosper in the land". how many times does it say in the book of mormon, 'they did keep the commandments and they did prosper in the land"?! it is a pattern that i truly believe in. i have watched this happen with sadie!! she makes huge efforts in doing the things Heavenly Father would want her to do. she continually strives to be obedient in little and big things and i have watched her have so many opportunities!
does this mean it has all been a piece of cake? no.
there have been tears and trials, but she's had help to come out of it with a light in her eye and strength and happiness. she has grown, expanded herself and her comfort zone, she has felt the spirit, she's learned to be charitable and happy for others. she has learned it's not all about her and enjoys reaching out. she is a good friend and has good friends, she works hard and has been successful. plus, she has had a ton of fun!!
she has been amazingly blessed.
GOD KEEPS HIS PROMISES. i know it.
i wish i could show every little 7th grade girl (haha- or adult), struggling to feel confident or like a somebody, or needing any kind of direction or help-- i wish i could show them this story and this pattern. i love her so much and i know God does too. i know sadie is nervous about the future and all the decisions that lie ahead, but i know as she puts God first, she will continue to have God's help, and she will prosper.
amen:)
watching her and carson perform, i couldn't help but think back to when we moved here half way through 7th grade...she was so nervous to start another new school.
she was quiet, observant, and quite self protective.
i remember PROMISING her that if she kept the commandments and did all she could to put Heavenly Father first, she would "prosper in the land". how many times does it say in the book of mormon, 'they did keep the commandments and they did prosper in the land"?! it is a pattern that i truly believe in. i have watched this happen with sadie!! she makes huge efforts in doing the things Heavenly Father would want her to do. she continually strives to be obedient in little and big things and i have watched her have so many opportunities!
does this mean it has all been a piece of cake? no.
there have been tears and trials, but she's had help to come out of it with a light in her eye and strength and happiness. she has grown, expanded herself and her comfort zone, she has felt the spirit, she's learned to be charitable and happy for others. she has learned it's not all about her and enjoys reaching out. she is a good friend and has good friends, she works hard and has been successful. plus, she has had a ton of fun!!
she has been amazingly blessed.
GOD KEEPS HIS PROMISES. i know it.
i wish i could show every little 7th grade girl (haha- or adult), struggling to feel confident or like a somebody, or needing any kind of direction or help-- i wish i could show them this story and this pattern. i love her so much and i know God does too. i know sadie is nervous about the future and all the decisions that lie ahead, but i know as she puts God first, she will continue to have God's help, and she will prosper.
amen:)
