My Special Little Girl

Clara is one special little girl. She is loving, smart, kind, sweet and helpful. She was born with a desire to do good and be obedient. She is fun and silly but also serious and mature. Last Saturday the Bishop called me. He said he was teaching a lesson on true conversion with an emphasis on the knowledge that in order to be truly converted, we're commanded to be as a little child. He thought Clara would be perfect to sit in front of the room of adults as they discussed ways we should be like a child. She did as she was told and did it well. She sat smiling reverently for several minutes. After church, I had lots of people tell me how much they love my sweet Clara. It's hard not to. 

When I saw this picture I cried. It's not just her beautiful little face that overwhelms me, it's also her big, bright personality that makes her so lovable. It is sometimes hard to believe that I am the mother of such an extraordinary little person.