First Talk

Payton gave his first talk in sacrament today. It was about the Priesthood: why it's important to him and our family. He was so reluctant to do it when he got the call from Brother McCray on Thursday night! I know I get so nervous speaking in church, so I couldn't blame him. But he and I sat down and wrote one together and he practiced it several times. His delivery was just right. He did such a good job. I think his Heavenly Father was pleased - I know Dan and I were very proud of him!

He looked like a little missionary standing at the pulpit. I had to swallow hard a couple times and dry the tears before I let them fall. He makes me so proud. I pray he continues on the good path he's on and it leads him to the MTC in a few years. I know I'll be swallowing a lot harder and the tears will definitely be falling when it's time for that.........






update: I'm so out of the mushy mood now as I'm watching P do the running man in his boxers and Hanes t-shirt here on the kitchen floor......yeah, the mission is still a few years away - thank goodness!