It was a very special, and very big day for our Kaden. With the church announcing that 11yr olds turning 12 this year are able to advance to YM/YW programs and enter the temple, we were all thrown off. It was a day we've looked forward to since he was born. We just didn't expect it to happen so early. Kaden didn't either.
Spence and I both knew Kaden would want to take some time to prepare for this change. When we told him about the announcement, he was so thrilled at the thought of going to the temple! But less sure about the responsibility of getting the Aaronic Priesthood and being a Deacon. We assured him that there was no pressure to become a Deacon. That he could take his time to think about it, ask questions about it, and especially pray about it.
Our Kaden has always had a strong desire to be good and do the right thing. Which sometimes means that he's too hard on himself and doesn't feel deserving. He was worried about messing up while passing the Sacrament and not be responsible enough or good enough. But after meeting with Bishop Fiddler, talking lots about it with us, and praying to know if he was ready... he made the choice to move forward as a Deacon. We are so proud of him!
Papa & Grandma Lee came to participate in the special day. We all gathered in the Bishop's office where his Dad, Papa, and the Bishopric placed their hands on his head, and his dad ordained him to be a Deacon in the Aaronic Priesthood. The Spirit was so sweet and i cried joyful tears. When I looked at him after, I could tell he was feeling good inside. He shook everyone's hands, hugged Daddy & Papa, then came and hugged me.
I'm so happy for him and so very proud of him! This was not an easy thing for him to get to and it makes it all the sweeter that he's chosen to do it.
Later on tonight as we sat at the table after dinner, we did our Come Follow Me lesson. One of the questions asked about when we've felt closest to God. We each said something and Kaden said, "Today when I got the Priesthood. I felt God's love for me and I felt peace." My heart swelled and I am so grateful that Kaden is beginning to understand the Spirit and what it means.
Kaden, you have so many wonderful blessings ahead of you and so many ways you'll get to serve as you honorably hold the Priesthood. We love you so much!! Thank you for being so humble, so strong, and so incredible. We love you forever, buddy!
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