Sunday thoughts

Here I am home from church again, but this time it's because I'm sick. (Actually, everyone is sick except for Lucas, who was the first to recover.)

I turned again to my notes from Women's Conference, specifically the talk given by the new Primary presidency. We missed part of this talk, but I really loved what we did see and hear. (This is the talk that left us all a weepy mess.)

• Parents should be vigilant about watching for opportunities to spontaneously bear testimony. These teaching moments create long-lasting memories.

• We never outgrow the need hear testimony from our parents. (I love this.)

• A mother could see that the way she chastened her young child was too harsh. Frustrated and out of ideas, she asked him, "When I need to show you a better way, how should I do it?" He answered, "You can choose the right, and I will follow you."

• All of our individual spiritual gifts come from Heavenly Father, and we can use them to help children.

• As you speak of Christ, you will feel the powers of heaven helping you.

• As you do your best, your testimony of Jesus Christ will gently distill upon the hearts of your children.

My very favorite part was a video that they showed where they had interviewed Primary children and asked them these questions:

• What is your favorite Primary song?
• How does it feel to be reverent?
• Who is your favorite person in the scriptures?
• Can you recite an article of faith?
• How do you know Heavenly Father loves you?
• What do you have a testimony of?

I totally want to do this with the children in my class! It was the sweetest thing, and very touching. I can only imagine how their parents would feel to watch their answers.