This story, as I was reading, served more as an entertaining story rather than a story that causes me to reach into the depths of my mind to think of meaning. However, I do know that there is meaning, therefore I tried and am still trying to think of meaning.
To me, the child is mentally disturbed. She is not “dumb” like the story implies Joanne and Susan are, but her thoughts are really far-fetched. She is agitated by the girls, seems to be jealous at times, and her mind wanders to the most random thoughts. In a way, though, she kind of reminds me of myself. I have “far-fetched” thoughts and my mind wanders to think of the most random thoughts, but I don’t always openly admit it. Many times, I just move on from the thoughts never to return to them again. I don’t know whether or not to consider this a bold statement, but I believe that everyone would seem mentally disturbed if each person’s thoughts were on display for the world to see.
For only being twelve years old, she has deep thoughts, such as Jesus carrying the cross to Calvary and of her being so knowledgeable of Bible stories and putting herself in the position of each of the characters. This impresses me. I would like to know more of her home life, such as where is and what is the father like?
My favorite line in the entire story is, “It made her feel as if somebody had given her a present.” The child was pondering the thought of herself being a “Temple of the Holy Ghost.” She claimed she was pleased. A present…such a profound thought for someone so young! The Bible is all about giving and sacrifice and she developed that thought on her own? Wow! I love this. The Holy Ghost dwelling in us is a gift. It is empowerment given by God. For the child to feel this true statement just blows my mind, but then again, God is not limited to moving in just adults. Actually, it is the heart of a child he desires for each of us to have.
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