Mark rarely goes a day without wearing his belt and bull belt buckle. Recently, we've noticed a rash on his tummy, right where the buckle hits. Since he's been wearing the same buckle since he was about two years old, we attribute the rash to him being sweaty and the buckle rubbing, rather than an allergic reaction to the metal.
The other night, he said that the rash was itchy and was hurting him, so I rubbed Benadryl on it before bed. Then Dustin took him to his room to tuck him in. Mark started crying a lot and said that the cream was hot (I thing it stung his itchy skin) and that it hurt really bad. He asked Dustin to say a prayer to Heavenly Father, to make the rash quit hurting. So Dustin prayed that Mark would be comforted and be able to sleep. As soon as Dustin said amen, Mark stopped crying. Then he said that he wanted to say a prayer to tell Heavenly Father thank you for making him feel better.
I was so proud of Mark and humbled by his faith. Mark knew that Heavenly Father would help him and then he wanted to thank him after he made him feel better. It was such a tender mercy and a testimony building experience for him and for Dustin and I. We are always reading in the scriptures that to be saved we have to become like a little child. I've often thought about that line, as I raise my children and the other night it became completely crystal clear. If I could have a tenth of the faith as my children do, if I prayed with the same humble spirit and if I live as honestly and sweetly as they do, then I'd be a much better person. I love my children so much and I'm incredibly grateful for their example to me.
My newest little blessing. Love him!
We love you Bud! 
