So today was Cameron's very first talk in Sacrament Meeting. He blew me away!! His topic was the power of scriptures. The talk in itself wasn't something really extraordinary, but the way he presented himself and the confidence he had and his ability to give such a great talk was so awesome to watch. I was in tears from about the time he said "Hi, my name is Cameron". :) I just don't give the kids enough credit and was really questioning all week what kind of a job he was going to do and did he have enough written down. I didn't help him a whole lot, but I did give me resources to use. I was just so proud to be his mom as I watched him talk. I have never heard Cameron bear his testimony before today and he ended his talk with it. It was of course simple and short, but I was impressed that he knew to end his talk that way. Just about every person I saw after that meeting was telling me how great he did and how impressed they were with him. I was so proud.
What was really special was watching Cameron give his talk and then following him was Quinn Robinson who is leaving for a mission in 2 days. I was so moved by the spirit as I thought about that being Cameron in a few short years. It's really not that far off, about 5 years. His talk was so moving, he spoke about the scriptures and what they meant in his life. I really hope all of our children were listening and could feel the same spirit I could and felt the importance of the scriptures, especially the Book of Mormon.
It was just such an amazing tender mercy to feel the love for Cameron that I have and to see him in a different light and then to think about him going on a mission in the near future. I don't think I have to worry so much about what he is or isn't doing. He's young, and I could tell he knows the gospel is true and knows whats right. I am so proud to be his mom and so thankful for the spirit I felt today and was able to see with new eyes what he is to become.
