Instant affirmation results

I tend to think of affirmations requiring steady patience to see results. However, I don't think that is always true. I recall when I was a child and achieved a near instant affirmation. I was about 5 years old. I was walking with my father and I remember joking that I seen a turtle. I reached down and to my amazement there was tiny turtle that probably the size of a quarter. I can't recall any affirmations that happened anywhere near that quickly for me. I think as children we are not hindered by doubt and are able to believe easier. That event reminds me of the true power of affirmations. Anyone else experience an instant affirmation?