Helping Jamie

By Jane McBride Choate

(Based on a true story)

I'll walk with you. I'll talk with you. That's how I'll show my love for you (Children's Songbook, 140–41). 1

Tami liked to go to Primary. She liked learning about Jesus, she liked to sing, and she liked her teacher, Sister Brown.

2

Tami liked everything about Primary except for one thing. She couldn't sit with Mom. Mom taught a different Primary class.

3

Mom, I want to sit with you.

You need to sit with your Primary class, and I need to sit with mine.

4

Tami walked to the chairs where her class was sitting. She was not happy.

5

Tami saw that Jamie was sitting all by herself. Jamie was new to Primary. She was crying.

6

Tami sat in the chair next to Jamie.

Don't cry. It's OK.

7

I want my mom.

I know, but Sister Brown is really nice. I'll sit next to you so we can be together.

Thank you.

8

Tami saw Mom smiling at her. It felt good to help Jamie. She was glad she was sitting in her own seat.