Come to Me

Friday Raeli had a short one hour nap. This meant that the 5 o'clock hour came with tears, frustration, and "hold me". Kelsie took Raeli outside to "drive". Raeli likes to sit in the drivers seat and pretend she is in control of everything. Kelsie decided to back the car out and re-park it to give her a better experience. Which I am sure Raeli was thrilled with. However, the time came that Kelsie took Raeli out of the car. I could hear her screaming and crying all the way from the car. She came in throwing her  tantrum (full body flinging style). Kelsie put her down and told her she would hold her if she wanted but she had to stop throwing the fit. It was as if Raeli did not even hear her. John was in the other room asking her what she wanted, telling her to come to him for a hug. All the while I was in the kitchen- hands gooped with raw chicken stuff. I finished what I was doing, then stood in the hall and said Raeli come to mama. Let me give you a hug. I knew all she wanted was to be held but I did not want to reward her for her fit so I was trying to get her to come to me. My arms outstretched and pleading her to come and have me hold her. She would not. I went to her and hugged her better and in no time at all she was back to her happy self.
Today we were discussing how the Savior is there to heal us and all he asks is that we come unto Him.  I could not help but visualize how ridiculous I must look throwing my tantrum begging for relief when he stands so close and has His arms outstretched pleading for me to come unto Him. How often do I refuse to just stop my fit and go to Him. That is all He requires - Come unto Him. How simple is that? I have committed to re-read the Book of Mormon and focus on the Savior and write characteristics of the Savior. I hope to draw near to Him and in doing so become more like Him in my daily interactions with my family and friends and neighbors.