My Primary girls and baptisms

Years ago I taught these cute little girls in Primary. We formed such a special bond that I declared them mine even after I was released. I still get to send them birthday and holiday gifts and I got to make them blankets for their baptisms last year. I'm so proud of them all and love their guts. They will forever be my "Primary girls".

I am missing a picture of Lexi.

Lexi has always been kind of quiet but she has been such a sweet little girl. She has come out of her shell the older she gets and she will not hesitate to hug me now.

Payton

 Payton is a ball of energy. She has always been fun and loving. She actually moved away but Doran and I still were able to make it to her baptism. It is so good to see her grow.

Lily

Lily is shy and quiet, at least at church. She is so sweet and loving as well. She always has a smile and a hug for me. Her late grandfather was one of my best friends brother when we were growing up. She never got to meet him but he would have LOVED Lily.

Zoey

Zoey was a tough egg to crack in the beginning. She didn't want to be away from her mom for very long. It took her quite awhile to warm up to me. She now (usually) has a ready hug for me. Her two sisters usually want a hug as well.

Aubrey

Aubrey sits by the greeter every Sunday and helps pass out programs. I get a hug from her every week. When I gave her the blanket she just kept hugging me and said, "I can't quit hugging you!" Most of the time when I see Aubrey she comes running to me. It feels like she has been watching and waiting for me. I'm sure that's not what it is, but she makes me feel like that.

Alissa

Alissa is my special "adopted" granddaughter. We have always seemed to have a good relationship. I remember when we were really becoming close and after Sacrament one Sunday she asked what she should call me. I didn't know and she said, "Grandma Jody"? I said that would be great.

What a blessing these girls are to me. When I was fighting my depression battle last year, Doran kept reminding me of these girls and how much they meant to me and how much they loved me. It has been such a joy to see them grow. I pray they will always stay close to the Savior!