Dear Alexa, This photo of some of your cousins will make you smile everytime you think about it! They would never want you to be afraid!!!
First of all, friends should not try to make you feel afraid, they should try to help you feel happy. Tell them that you hope they really will be good friends and not try to make you afraid. Second, You shouldn't worry at all about monsters in the closet or under the bed or in your ear. There are no such things as monsters except in Monster Inc. But, if you find one, I hope it is green with purple dots and I hope it brings you presents like 3" by 5" cards or carob peanut clusters or something great! And if it does...please share with me.
But really, I know this is serious, because I used to stay awake on guard about questions like this one. When I was five...I used to be afraid to kneel down at night because... what if something really was under my bed? One Sunday, my Primary teacher told us a story about President David O. McKay when he was little. And do you know what? He was afraid in the dark too...but he learned about faith and he decided to test it out. So, he knelt down and said his prayers and then he climbed into bed and he slept so good.
When your Uncle Jason, was about 4 years old, he used to be "skeared" at night. One night he had tears in his eyes and told me he was "skeared". He was up on the top bunk...so he didn't have too worry about things under his bed, that would be his brother! But, he really was scared and I know that's a real thing. We said a prayer with him and he felt calm. We told him that all he had to do if he woke up during the night was say a little prayer and he wouldn't be afraid anymore. He said he would try. The next morning, he had a big smile on his face. He had tested the promise. He said, "I woke up and was skeared, but then I said a prayer and went right back to sleep." He has great faith now and he knows he can trust Heavenly Father's promises if we do our part. Faith means you try something out and then you know it is true.
So what is the promise and what is our part? I found the best scripture ever and you will love it! Get your favorite color of scripture marker and get your Book of Mormon and find Alma 37:37 (easy to remember for me...I like 3s and 7s ...and you just put those together two times. ALMA 37:37 (page 303). This scripture verse helps me alot. When you read it you will be able to sleep so good. Maybe you could write it down and put it right by your bed on the wall or dresser or something. The scriptures tell the truth and so you can trust them. Tell me what you think. Love you Honey... Sweet Dreams!
But really, I know this is serious, because I used to stay awake on guard about questions like this one. When I was five...I used to be afraid to kneel down at night because... what if something really was under my bed? One Sunday, my Primary teacher told us a story about President David O. McKay when he was little. And do you know what? He was afraid in the dark too...but he learned about faith and he decided to test it out. So, he knelt down and said his prayers and then he climbed into bed and he slept so good.
When your Uncle Jason, was about 4 years old, he used to be "skeared" at night. One night he had tears in his eyes and told me he was "skeared". He was up on the top bunk...so he didn't have too worry about things under his bed, that would be his brother! But, he really was scared and I know that's a real thing. We said a prayer with him and he felt calm. We told him that all he had to do if he woke up during the night was say a little prayer and he wouldn't be afraid anymore. He said he would try. The next morning, he had a big smile on his face. He had tested the promise. He said, "I woke up and was skeared, but then I said a prayer and went right back to sleep." He has great faith now and he knows he can trust Heavenly Father's promises if we do our part. Faith means you try something out and then you know it is true.
So what is the promise and what is our part? I found the best scripture ever and you will love it! Get your favorite color of scripture marker and get your Book of Mormon and find Alma 37:37 (easy to remember for me...I like 3s and 7s ...and you just put those together two times. ALMA 37:37 (page 303). This scripture verse helps me alot. When you read it you will be able to sleep so good. Maybe you could write it down and put it right by your bed on the wall or dresser or something. The scriptures tell the truth and so you can trust them. Tell me what you think. Love you Honey... Sweet Dreams!
5 comments:
This made me laugh and cry. did I mention that I love the grandma/grandchild question answer session? best thing since french toast. I vote this continues after the mission - any question fair game. love this so much!
This made me laugh and cry. did I mention that I love the grandma/grandchild question answer session? best thing since french toast. I vote this continues after the mission - any question fair game. love this so much!
This made me laugh and cry. did I mention that I love the grandma/grandchild question answer session? best thing since french toast. I vote this continues after the mission - any question fair game. love this so much!
I DO believe this made Amy laugh and cry! ;)
I love you! Thank you for this. I can't wait to show Alexa and Hailey. You are the best!
Wow, I'm reading through your blog with McKenzie and just noticed that my comment posted 5 times! I really did want to be heard, so it works. Love you! :)
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