Isn't he so handsome and grown up!Well My oldest has had a busy week. After turning 12 he truly has become a little man. For members of our faith young men can receive the priesthood at age 12. They can now go into the temple and perform baptisms for those who have died. And as part of their priesthood obligations he is now worthy to pass the sacrament at church.
Well it was amazing to sit in the Bishops office and watch my husband give Big -D the priesthood and during the blessing the good feelings of the spirit were so strong. My hubby even choked up at the end. As he talked about that D-man has many challenges that others do not but he also has many talents that others do not.
He also got to go to young mens lessons instead of primary.
That same night he attended his first fireside and later in the week had his first weekly activity. I am glad that he gets a chance to be so involved so quickly.
We took D-man to the temple to participate in baptisms on Friday. It was fun to have him take family names and have his dad be able to participate with him. In D-mans words "It was so great it was indescribable" he makes me giggle.
Friday we also took all the family ice skating for the first time. For most of us it was our first time on skates. It was fun to see the determination in D-man. He typically gives up pretty quickly if things are difficult. But not then. J-man was the most brave and determined and did VERY well despite the 28 falls he had! He jumped right back up and didn't want to leave!
Tomorrow will be D-mans first day to pass the sacrament to the congregation. I am very happy for him but a little worried at how he will do. Then he also gets to participate in bringing sacrament services to those who are unable to attend church. Along with helping with this he has been asked to share a short gospel message with those they will visit. His young mens president is a special man in D-mans life and has really taken him under his wing. He will be an angel in disguise as D-man transitions into this new era of his life.
I just love that boy to pieces and and thankful for the opportunity I have to raise such a sweet young man! It is a privilege to be a part of his life and am glad that he still thinks that I am "cool" I can not wait to see what the future has for him =o)
Well it was amazing to sit in the Bishops office and watch my husband give Big -D the priesthood and during the blessing the good feelings of the spirit were so strong. My hubby even choked up at the end. As he talked about that D-man has many challenges that others do not but he also has many talents that others do not.
He also got to go to young mens lessons instead of primary.
That same night he attended his first fireside and later in the week had his first weekly activity. I am glad that he gets a chance to be so involved so quickly.
We took D-man to the temple to participate in baptisms on Friday. It was fun to have him take family names and have his dad be able to participate with him. In D-mans words "It was so great it was indescribable" he makes me giggle.
Friday we also took all the family ice skating for the first time. For most of us it was our first time on skates. It was fun to see the determination in D-man. He typically gives up pretty quickly if things are difficult. But not then. J-man was the most brave and determined and did VERY well despite the 28 falls he had! He jumped right back up and didn't want to leave!
Tomorrow will be D-mans first day to pass the sacrament to the congregation. I am very happy for him but a little worried at how he will do. Then he also gets to participate in bringing sacrament services to those who are unable to attend church. Along with helping with this he has been asked to share a short gospel message with those they will visit. His young mens president is a special man in D-mans life and has really taken him under his wing. He will be an angel in disguise as D-man transitions into this new era of his life.
I just love that boy to pieces and and thankful for the opportunity I have to raise such a sweet young man! It is a privilege to be a part of his life and am glad that he still thinks that I am "cool" I can not wait to see what the future has for him =o)
The picture above is in front of the Oquirrh Mountain temple before he went inside.
3 comments:
He looks SO grown up and handsome! I can't believe he's 12!
Wow 12! What a busy week. Sounds like it has been a wonderful experience for the whole family. Happy Birthday D-man
Aww! Good for him! He's such a great kid.
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