when madeline turned 8, doug and i gave her a ctr ring to wear. many people in our church wear a ctr ring, a small shield that stands for "choose the right." it has rarely left her hand since and she was sure to mention it to her teacher that year to ensure that there wouldn't be an issue with the school dress policy as it is quite strict and does say that jewellery other than small earrings are not allowed, with the exception of items worn for cultural or religious significance.
this year however, a lot of the girls in her class have been caught out with all kinds of jewellery on, plus nail polish which is also against the rules. madeline was caught in the classroom blitz and asked to remove her ring which thankfully she did without argument even though it upset her.
her mature, level headed response allowed me an opportunity to email with her teacher and explain our religious beliefs and the reason behind the ring, which was wonderful for me. we have been told to plant little seeds wherever we go and leave things better than we found them and this was my chance to do so.
choose the right, when a choice is placed before you
in the right, the holy spirit guides
and its light is forever shining over you
when in the right your heart confides
choose the right, choose the right
let wisdom mark the way before
in its light, choose the right
and god will bless you evermore
-choose the right lds hymns #239
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