Our Ballerina Bonny

Miss Bonny Dianne, Age 12

First of all, I can't believe how grown up my pretty little Bon-bon is getting. This year she started attending Mutual (our church's youth group), studied hard in her Constitution and American History studies, as well as Shakespeare. She got more serious with her ballet lessons, and she will attend her first Girls' Camp in a couple weeks. She cooks, she cleans, she does laundry, and she keeps me organized.

Long ago, before I became pregnant with Bonny, I had three little kids, ages 3 and under. I wanted to wait before the next baby-- I wasn't sure I "could handle" any more. In truth, I just was feeling selfish and wanted to get back to my own interests in performing and directing shows. But the Spirit kept telling me there was a little girl waiting to come. After raving and complaining for a while, I finally received a priesthood blessing from my husband, and in it, the Lord told me that I should NOT delay in getting pregnant, and I was was promised that "This next child will be a great blessing to you and your family."

And she IS!!! Oh, how grateful I am that I followed the Lord's counsel to me, and welcomed this beautiful daughter into our family circle. She blesses us and brings us joy daily. I can't wait to see what her future holds for her!

Here are two videos of her recent ballet recital. I'm so proud of how hard she worked, and how responsible she is! I am also so pleased that she decided to be modest, and wore a skin-colored leotard under her regular costume. I think she was much more comfortable than the other girls because she didn't have to worry about showing too much. :-)

My testimony

"He is Risen" by Greg Olsen

This beautiful Easter Sabbath, I want to share my testimony of Jesus Christ with my family, friends, and blog readers.

I know that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. I know that he lived a perfect life. I know that He healed the sick and the infirm and that He healed-- and continues to heal-- the hearts of all people. I know He is the long-awaited Holy Messiah.

I know that He suffered for all the sins, the pains, the heartaches, and all the sufferings of all mankind throughout all time and ages. I also know He suffered willingly, and because of His great love for ALL of us. I am so grateful for His sacrifice and pure love for each one of us!

I know that because of Christ's suffering and death, along with the sacred covenants I and my husband have made in the Lord's house, I can be with God and with my family for time and all eternity. This is the greatest gift the Lord can give me, and I pray for it and work toward it with all my heart and might.

I testify that the Savior of the world, Jesus Christ, will come again in his glory and majesty, to rule and reign over all the earth.

I know all that I have written above to be true not because of anything anyone has told me or because of my own ideas and thoughts. I know the truth of these things because of the undeniable, strong witness of the Holy Ghost I have received after much prayer and study.

And I bear strong witness of these sacred things in the holy name of Jesus Christ, my savior, Amen.

Happy Easter and Hosannah to all the world!!!

Love,
Rachel