As a young child in elementary school I had
the basic lessons of a Primary child in the 50’s. I lived in a part member
family and Primary and Sunday School were my only exposure to the gospel. My
older sister was in college. She had
beautiful clothes and beautiful jewelry.
I envied her jewelry. I begged her to let me wear one particular
necklace to school one day. She didn't
relent at first but I kept trying and finally she made me promise to be very
careful with her necklace. She also
promised me with great bodily harm (as siblings do) if I lost her prized
piece.
Taking a seat in the classroom
after recess I reached up to touch my sister’s necklace and it was not
there. I begged my teacher to let me go
out to the playground and look for it.
At the playground edge I looked out at where I had spent my time so I
could use my time looking more effectively.
I had been chased by boys all over the grassy area (the size of a
football field it seemed), I had played tether ball on the blacktop, etc. I started to cry when I realized I would
never be able to find my sister’s beautiful necklace. I was prompted to pray. I stood on the school patio and bowed my head
and fervently prayed a silly child’s prayer crying all the while. As I finished my prayer I opened my eyes
while still looking at the ground and what was between my two feet? The
necklace.
Since
that day my testimony has never wavered.
I have contemplated that miracle (tender mercy) over and over. I know
our Heavenly Father is closer to us than we know. He is watching and he is waiting for our
prayers. I testify
revelation and inspiration will come to those who ask in humility. Even a 10 year old girl.
