We had very little money when I was a child. One day my mom had taken me to a store and while there she purchased a candy bar for me. That was a special treat and she didn't buy candy bars for my sisters. She asked me not to tell them that she bought me the candy bar as they would feel bad. I promised.
Later that day my sisters were being annoying (in my mind) so I gleefully told them that I got a candy bar and they didn't. My mom heard me. I don't know if she said anything at all...but I could tell she was disappointed. She might have said something like "you broke your promise" or she might just have given me a sad look. But I felt terrible. All these years later, I remember those feelings of having broken m y promise. I hated knowing that my mom was disappointed. I want to make her proud and pleased, not disappointed.
LESSONS LEARNED: I've tried to live in a way that would please my mom (and especially my Heavenly Parents) not disappoint them.
Keep your word. Be honest.
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