L is a 10 year old girl who decided all on her own that she wanted to be baptised. We taught her whole family for many months, but she was the only one who diligently prepared for baptism. She read the Book of Mormon and prayed every single day looking to find

We continue to teach the whole family, and now L is an example to them as the first member of the church in her family. She is also an example to me. It is amazing how quickly children can learn and gain a testimony of the gospel. I have learned so much as I have taught L.

She has such a strong testimony for such a little girl. At first I was worried about her being baptised without anyone else in her family- wouldn't it be difficult for her to stay active? But then I realised that if a 14 year old Joseph Smith could be entrusted with the responsibility of restoring the Lord's church to the earth than surely a 10 yr old girl could be trusted with the covenants and responsibilities of baptism and membership in the church. God trusts the young with great responsibilities. 

 In the Book of Mormon we learn that we must become "as a child, submissive, meek, humble, patient, full of love, willing to submit to all things which the Lord seeth fit to inflict upon him, even as a child doth submit to his father" (Mosiah 3:19). Children accept correction and are quick to learn. I know that as we strive to be more humble, submissive, and childlike that the Lord will bless us.