As I drove to a Stake Priesthood meeting with my husband and four of my sons I reflected on how far my children have come. Why was I going to a Stake Priesthood meeting you might ask? My youngest son Michael was being ordained to the office of an elder in the Melchizedek priesthood. His brothers were coming to support him and participate in the ordination. Lanny was unable to make it because he was sick, but his dad, Sam, Seth, and Jacob were present along with the members of the bishopric and our high councilman representative Brother Iba. The blessing that Pat gave him was very inspirational and full of rich promises, as he keeps his covenants. I am so humbled by this young man who has grown so much in the gospel of Jesus Christ and been such an example to his peers. He will make such an amazing missionary in a few short months.
I feel a little melancholy when I think of him going on his mission and then coming home because things will just never be the same. It happens every time one of the kids leave home for school or work etc. They come home, but it's just not like it was before they left. Life goes on and we all change and I know that is supposed to happen. I love my sweet young man for his diligence and desire to serve the Lord and be an upstanding member of society. I love you Michael.
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