Spit

When Warren Jon was preparing to receive the Aaronic priesthood we were both asked to give a talk at the Priesthood Preview for the Stake. My topic was “How I prepared my son to receive the Priesthood.” I worked hard to prepare that talk, but not matter what I prepared, it just didn’t seem right. So as I was dressing for the meeting I knelt by my bed and said a prayer for help and inspiration. When I finished... standing beside me was our 9 year old Spencer. He asked what was I doing and I explained about the talk and that I was praying for Heavenly Father to help me. So since he was right there I felt inspired to ask him what he knew about the priesthood. He proceeded to tell me about what the priesthood was and how important it is and what an honor it is to hold it. I was impressed that a 9 year-old knew so much, so I asked him where he had learned all that. He answered, “From Mom!” now this really deflated me, her I was supposed to give a talk on how I prepared my sons for the priesthood and everything they knew was taught to them by their Mother. Feeling pretty down I went upstairs to talk to Joyce who as usual was at the sink doing dishes. I explained why I was depressed and she tried to console me by telling me I had taught the boys a lot by my example. She said they had watched me as I magnified my priesthood by administering to the sick, and fulfilling my other responsibilities. By watching me they learned and therefore I was preparing them. Now normally I wouldn’t have bought this, but I only had 20 minutes until the meeting started and at this point I could use any encouragement. So I went back down stairs to finish dressing and there was Spencer again. I thought I should take this opportunity to test Joyce’s theory. So I asked him, “Spencer what have you learned from me by just watching me.” He thought for a second and then with a smile replied, “How to spit!” Not the answer I expected but it sure made a great talk.