The touch of a child!

I've thought a lot about an experience I had a few months ago. I was living at home with my family in Utah. I decided not to attend the singles ward, but to stay in my families ward. I was called to be the primary teacher of the 9 year old group.

They were an amazing group of kids. Cade was the class clown that hardily ever paid attention. The few times he did I would ask him a question. I was amazed by his intelligent responses. Then there was Madisen and Mckel and they were both very smart and very spiritual. They knew the answer to everything and they were the ones that wanted to say every prayer. They goofed around a lot with each other and they are both very confident with who they are. Then there is Alyssa and Hunter who were both very shy and wanted to take part in everything that Madisen and Mckel did. They are both really special people.

Then there is Shyan. Shyan has a lot of physical elements. I actually don't remember exactly what she has, but she has to use a walker to get around. She is behind a bit in her growing up compared to the other kids in the class. Shyan always had a comment for everything and most of the time it was way off subject from what we were talking about. A lot of the time she talked about horses.

This one particular Sunday I was having a very difficult time. I just couldn't find a way to be happy. I was very down and sad. With primary music playing, I was sitting next to my Dad in opening excersizes when Shyan walked in. She slowly made her way past the row of three year olds and then 4 year olds and then 5 year olds and then 6 year olds, and then 7 and so on until she made it to our row. When she made it to our row she sat down right next to me. She threw her walker/crutches to the side.

The next thing that happened is the experience that I have been pondering upon a lot. As I was sitting there with my head down moaning and groaning inside Shyan put her arm around me and her head on my upper arm and gave me a big hug. It was the touch of a pure and christlike child. I felt an overwhelming sense of happiness and peace.

I feel like it was the Savior that was putting his arms around me through this little girl that can barely walk. The Lord works through those that are weak and simple! He does so because they will listen. I'm sure that Shyan was intune and she probably heard something like give Mark a hug. When she heard it she immediately did it. The touch of a child brought me peace and joy and I was able to feel the Saviors love.