My Little Kela

30 December 2010 Kela was too cute today. When I got home from eating lunch with my hubby (Cafe Rio), Kela started chanting, "Hat! Hat!" She saw me with a hat on and she demanded that I give her one too. She was very adament! She wanted to be just like me! Consequently, I put a hat on her that was similar to mine. =)
She was sooooo excited!!! She thought she was a little DIVA!
It's amazing how she is starting to like little girly things...she never did before.
It's makes me so happy! She is now my official princess! I can't believe it!!! =)
By the way, speaking of Kela...earlier in the month, something very, very special happened in our family concerning her. My husband and I were summoned into the Young Women class by our Bishop. At first, I thought we were there for some combined youth meeting for the boys (since Kela doesn't go to YW). However, I was shocked to find out that the Bishop and YW Leaders were presenting a service project for Kela. They showed a video (click on link to watch) that inspired them to offer Kela her YW Medallion Award (similar to the Eagle Scout Award). In essence, this next year (before Kela's 17th birthday) the girls will be doing all of Kela's projects for her by proxy. They will accomplish all of the work for her, since she can't do it herself, and then she will be given the award. Honestly, I have never been as touched by something as I was by this. I just broke down and cried--Cried for a very long time, actually! It is one of the most Christ-like things I have seen in my lifetime. I felt so happy for Kela, but more deeply for the girls performing her work. I know the joy that comes through service, and I know they will be filled with the Spirit as they do this special thing! This opportunity for them is one of magificent proportions and it truly makes my heart swell for them.

One of my favorite scripture stories in the New Testament is the one where Jesus is walking amongst a crowd of people and a lady approaches him, touches the hem of his garment, and is healed from her issue of blood that had plagued her for a lifetime. When Jesus asked who touched him, his apostles commented that they all touched him, for they were swarmed with people. However, the Savior knew differently. He felt power leave him by the touch of the woman and acknowledged her faith. He stopped what he was doing to give attention to the one and teach a valuable lesson. This story enlightens my mind to the sensitivity of the Savior. Even amongst chaos and busyness, Jesus could tell when he was needed, and he did not let the opportunity escape him.

I am so grateful for those who seize opportunities to help another, who pause to recognize the needs around them, and that sense the gentle tugging of the Spirit to make a difference in the life of someone else. I am humbled by the love of our Savior and those who walk in his footsteps. And, I am anticipating the day when Kela can thank these girls firsthand, when she can wrap her arms around them and testify of her gratitude as well. I will love to witness that. I can't wait! =)