Walk Tall

I just had one of those extremely overwhelming moments, where you have to write it down so you can take it all in little by little. So I thought I'd share it with you all, but it is really more for my benefit. :)...

A couple of weeks ago at church, was our ward's "primary" program. Seeing as we don't have much a primary, a few people from the ward spoke about teaching our children and the importance of primary. One of the speakers brought up the fact, that our kids will figure out what is important to us, and what things will become a part of them, through the things we, as parents, do, say, watch, listen too, the songs we sing them, etc. This has really had me thinking (thanks Lauren!) ever since then about what I really want Hallie to know, and never doubt. The three major things that I have come up with is: 1. she is a daughter of a Heavenly Father, and He loves her no matter what, 2. that we will love her no matter what, 3. that even though life has its hard times, the Lord has a purpose in it, and will be there with her every step of the way.

One of the ways I've been trying to do this, is to sing Hallie some of my favorite primary songs before nap time, and bed. The last few days one of my favorite songs from girls camp, came to mind and tonight, as I was putting Hallie to bed, the significance of the song really hit me. The song is called Walk Tall You're a Daughter of God (the words are at the end of the post). It truly has been one of the most meaningful songs to me, ever since I first heard it. But tonight, as I held my daughter in my arms, it brought on a whole new meaning, especially the second verse. As I started singing that second verse to her, my eyes welled up with tears and I suddenly couldn't go on. I knew without a doubt in my mind, how true those words are. And it hit me how really such a short time ago, my beautiful little girl, was with our Heavenly Father, who truly and unconditionally loves her, just as I do (ok, probably more). I could just imagine her there with Him, snuggled in His arms, and Him looking at her saying "I will miss you, but remember who you are, and that I love you, and will always be with you." To me, this is something I thought I understood before, but now with Hallie here, it has helped me only begin to understand how the Lord sees us, and His role as a Heavenly parent. It made me think about how trusting he is in us, as parents, to entrust one of his most valiant and precious daughters to us to raise, and teach her the gospel. What an amazing blessing, and a boost in yourself to know that our Heavenly Father puts that kind of trust in us.

I only hope that this is one thing that Hallie latches onto, and becomes a part of her. That she truly is a princess, a daughter of a Heavenly King, and lives in such a way. Because I know that if this becomes a part of her, that all of the other worries I have for her will disappear, and the gospel will be her strength. I know that as I remember who I am, and where I came from, that I am a happier, stronger, more motivated, more confident person, and that I have the spirit with me. What more could I ask for my daughter? The hardest thing about doing that, is that eight letter word, remember. It is so easy to forget, or not truly believe. But as we do so, little by little, I know we will all be happier, stronger people, and it will be easier to face the world head on. I hope you all know how much worth you inheritly have, and that the Lord is truly with you always. Hard things come to all of us, but He is there to see us through. As we come to realize these things, we can truly walk tall.

Walk Tall, You're a Daughter of God

Right now I have a prayer deep within my heart, A prayer for each of you there is a special part. That you remember who you are and him who lives above. Please seek for him and live his way; You'll feel his love.

(chorus) Walk tall, you're a daughter, a child of God, Be strong and remember who you are, Try to understand, you're part of his great plan. He's closer than you know, Reach up; he'll take your hand.

Long before the time you can remember, Our Father held you in his arms so tender. Those loving arms released you as he sent you down to earth. He said, "My child, I love you. Don't forget your great worth."

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This life on earth we knew would not be easy. At times we lose our way his path we may not see. But remember always that you are not alone. He'll take your hand, He loves you! He will guide you home.

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