One of the most frequent things I find that Joel and I tell Sarah and Allison is 'If you don't tell me what's wrong, I can't help you.' It frustrates me that I want to make my girls feel better and I can't. Sarah frequently gets angry when she tries to do something on her own and often ends up in tears because she just can't get it. I stand back and watch, equally frustrated for her and wanting her to ask for help.
I have heard the best way to teach a child is to let them do something on their own multiple times until they get it. They will start by making lots of mistakes and taking a very long time but as they ask questions and gain confidence they will eventually succeed in speed and skill.
I am a child. I am still learning. Sometimes I forget to ask for help. And sometimes I get so frustrated and angry that I end up in tears and refuse to ask for help. I know Heavenly Father is watching me, hoping I come to Him for help. The other night I needed a little reminder. I felt like I had been struggling and I knew that Heavenly Father hadn't gone anywhere. I moved, I distanced myself, and I was struggling because of it.
I am grateful for Joel and his Priesthood and the strength I gather from him. He is always my gentle reminder of what is important and what is not. I am grateful to my Father in Heaven and His love for me. No matter how near or far I stray, He loves me.
3 comments:
It's so funny (interesting, not ha-ha) the simple lessons that take so long to learn! And relearn. And remember. It's like "Everything I need to know I learned in kindergarten." Excellent reminder. I love you.
Thanks for the reminder to be more patient with myself and show more trust in my Heavenly Father to ask Him for help, even when I think I can handle it.
I love the part about "i moved, I distanced myself" "heavenly Father didn't go anywhere" we need to go back to Heavenly Father cause he is still there waiting. I like this one, thanks.
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