missed opportunity

When Eva and Grace were baptised, the primary presidency offered me a chance to bear testimony to our gathered family and friends. Unfortunately, with birthday parties and life on my mind, I failed to prepare- both times. Two years ago, with Eva, I was shaking in my boots at the mention of public speaking so it was pretty obvious nothing coherent would come of it. But this time, I had no such excuse.
Thankfully, some family still reads this -outdated- forum and all is not lost.
If I had prepared, I might have said,"...
Thank you so much for loving and supporting us and for being awesome examples to us of the gospel in action. Most everyone present has an understanding of basic gospel principles. We have each had opportunities to prove The Lord in our lives. I am happy to report that I have done so and in every instance The Lord has been quick to answer with His strength and wisdom.
Just this past week I was frustrated feeling like I was up against a brick wall looking for certain family history information. I knew I ought to pray about it but kept putting it off. When I finally took a moment to appeal to the lord the name I was searching for came immediately afterward from a source I hadn't thought of. I am grateful for this tender mercy and many others that flow daily from our loving Heavenly Father. I love Our Saviour because He first loved me. In His name I testify."
Perhaps that's what I did actually say, who knows, standing in front of people my mind doesn't work right.