We thought Alyssa might be an "unbeliever" for awhile because everytime we asked her to have prayer with us she through a huge fit and refused. But, we plugged forward. I will admit she and I didn't pray over every meal (we pray over dinner always) but Ben and I made sure to have family prayer right before she went to bed. We let her hold her lamb (favorite friend), sat her on my lap, helped her fold her arms (had to hold them folded) and then prayed. After several weeks of never failing--Alyssa finally said her first prayer on her own!! I sat her in her highchair for breakfast this morning and she folded her arms, bowed her head, and said "deet-deet-mad-mo-deedle" then raised her head and smiled! Wow! It was beautiful! She has been "praying" all day. I got part of it on video (she was too shy to say the prayer herself). Warmed my heart. What a sweet girl!
Thursday, September 24, 2009
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so cute! i have been meaning to return your message. I know. those little treats are bad news. i wish i was coming to visit too. maybe one of these days.
Hey girl!! I think I told you this earlier, but she is soooo cute in this video. Love chatting w/you and running. Have a great weekend!!
Good girl Alyssa!
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