Good things come to those who wait.

Last Sunday night, we watched this video (thanks to Dalee's blog), and Big Sis immediately asks, "Can we do that for Family Home Evening?!" Of course we can! The next day, Big keeps reminding me she wants to play the marshmallow game for FHE. She explains it to Lil Sis - whose love for food makes her equally excited. We watch the video that night, then we set up our modified version. We don't have marshmallows, so we play with cookies. Everyone starts with half of a cookie, if you wait the allotted time (set chicken timer), you get the second half. Ah, the thrill!


Alex and I head upstairs to change a diaper and give them a little temptation. After a few minutes, I snuck down to take a snap shot of what they were up to:

Big waited. She waited and waited. And as she waited, she smiled. She encouraged Lil Sis - and explained the rules over and over again.

Lil crumbled her cookie into pieces. She nibbled on small chunks. She proudly proclaimed, "It's my choice!" And when the timer buzzed, she still had 90 percent of her cookie left.

What I learned: Both girls, who chose different ways of waiting, were able to wait happily. The prize was right in front of them. They knew what was coming if they could just hold on a little longer. For most of us waiting for something - whether it be waiting for someone, waiting for a trial to pass, waiting for life to change for the better or waiting to help someone who isn't ready for the help yet -it's difficult. We don't have a timer telling us how much longer; and we don't have a prize within sight. BUT, what brings me comfort is knowing Heavenly Father can see the big picture. He knows what's coming next, He knows how much longer and He wants to bless us with amazing and eternal blessings if we can just make it through. So, chin up. Smile. And remember - good things come to those who wait.