Who are you?
Elder M Russell Ballard opened his remarks many years ago by sharing, “Recently I held our first grandchild in my arms and had the same feelings come to me that I had when I held each one of my own children shortly after their birth. As I looked into their innocent faces, these questions came into my mind: “Who are you, my little one? What does Heavenly Father want you to accomplish in this life?” I imagine that many of you parents have had the same thoughts as you have held your infant children.”
Last night after a long day of travel we arrived at my son’s home at 1:00 am and he proudly brought Baby Casey downstairs to meet his Grandpa George for the first time.
After seeing the excitement building for the last 12 days, I knew how much this moment meant to my husband.
And having already had my own first meeting, I was able to step back and watch with love and joy.
Elder Ballard’s question echoed again.
“Who are you my little one? And what does Heavenly Father want you to accomplish in this life?”
How grateful I am for the righteous and loving home that Casey was born into.
And still I can’t help but feel the responsibilty of my role in helping to lead and guide this sweet soul toward becoming who his Father in Heaven wants him to be.
And remembering and being rassured that this is exactly what my Heavenly Father wants me to be accomplishing right now.
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