IN MOTHERS FOOTSTEPS...

 In His Mother’s Footsteps

By: Davida Dalton, as Told To JoEllen Johnson

It was a busy day in our Costa Mesa, California, home. But then, with ten children and one on the way, every day was a bit hectic. On this particular day, however, I was having trouble doing even routine chores-all because of one little boy. Len, who was three at the time, was on my heels no matter where I went. Whenever I stopped to do something and turned back around, I would trip over him. Several times I patiently suggested fun activities to keep him occupied. “Wouldn’t you like to play on the swing set?” I asked again. But he simply smiled an innocent smile and said, “Oh, that’s all right, Mommy. I’d rather be in here with you.” Then he continued to bounce happily along behind me. After stepping on his toes for the fifth time, I began to lose my patience and insisted that he go outside and play with the other children. When I asked him why he was acting this way, he looked up at me with sweet green eyes and said, “Well, Mommy, in Primary my teacher told me to walk in Jesus’ footsteps. But I can’t see him, so  I’m walking in yours.”

I gathered Len in my arms and held him close. Tears of love and humility spilled over from the prayer that grew in my heart, a prayer of thanks for the simple yet beautiful perspective of a three-year-old boy. This experience has served as a reminder to me of the vital role of a mother. While it is sobering to realize that I am a crucial link between my children and the Savior, I need to remember that since a mother is a co partner with God, I am in a position to receive guidance from one who truly cares and wants all of us to walk in Heavenly footsteps.

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I LOVE AND MISS MY MOTHER.. SHE WAS A SPECIAL LADY, FOR SURE!            ?"Thank You" By Ray Boltz?? - YouTube

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  THANK YOU GOD FOR SUCH LOVING AND SPECIAL PARENTS.. HELP US ALL TO LIVE THE WAY THEY TAUGHT US TO LIVE. PLEASE GOD, GIVE THEM BOTH A SPECIAL AND TIGHT HUG FROM ME.

AND THANK YOU IN JESUS NAME, AMEN.

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PLEASE LORD, BE WITH JAKE AND WITH FRANCES.. HELP THEM AND LET THEM FEEL YOUR LOVING ARM AROUND THEM, AND YOUR WONDERFUL HEALING POWERS IN THEIR LIVES. GIVE THEM A TESTAMENT OF GRATITUDE FOR A COMPLETE HEALING PLEASE.. IF IT BE THY WILL! AND WE GIVE YOU THE THANKS, PRAISE, HONOR AND GLORY IN JESUS HOLY NAME, AMEN.

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BE WITH MOM'S SPECIAL LITTLE FRIEND ASHLEY, AS SHE GRADUATES THIS YEAR, HELP HER TO FEEL THE LOVE YOU , AND MOM.. HAVE FOR HER AND TO KNOW THAT YOU ARE ALWAYS THERE..

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BE WITH LITTLE EVAN PLEASE AND HELP HIM AND ALL THE OTHER LITTLE CHILDREN THAT ARE GOING THROUGH THAT TERRIBLE DISEASE.. (or any other painful, life threatening disease) AND BE WITH THEIR PARENTS AND FAMILIES..

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BE WITH EVERY ONE THAT HAS DREADED CANCER.. HELP THEM PLEASE TO FIND A CURE FOR SUCH A DREADFUL AND PAINFUL DISEASE. FATHER WE PRAY IN YOUR NAME..

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I PRAY FOR ALL THE "UNSPOKEN" REQUEST AND KNOW THAT YOU ALREADY KNOW WHAT EVERY ONE OF THEM ARE

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AND I AM PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOURS... AND GIVING GOD ALL THE THANKS, PRAISE, HONOR, AND GLORY IN JESUS HOLY NAME, AMEN.         Count your Blessings - YouTube