As all of the wards are now finished with their presentations, we can look back with gratitude that things went well and relief because you have at least a year before doing this again. I wanted to focus on gratitude for this message. I think we sometimes forget what an honor it is to be working with these precious spirits. Their testimonies are so pure and sweet that we are inspired and taught as we listen to our little ones. We need to be more grateful for our chance to work with and serve them. As the Savior has taught we need to become more like little children, and be submissive, meek and humble. As Thanksgiving nears, I hope that we can find some time to write down the things that we are grateful for as we serve in primary. I know that for me, one of the things I am grateful for is to be able to meet and learn from each of you. I am also grateful for how my testimony has been strengthened as I have watched each of your presentations. I haven't known all of the children in each ward, but I could feel their spirits and was touched as they sang. I hope that we can all strive to be more grateful and recognize our many blessings. I leave this with you in Jesus Name. Amen.
-Marissa Carlson (2nd Counselor)