Today was a HUGE day in Taylor's life. Of course, he turned 12 years old, but he also graduated from primary and received the Priesthood and was ordained to the office of a Deacon. It was nice that his birthday was on Sunday so that all of these events could take place on the same day.
In primary, Taylor has been working on getting his Faith in God award. To get the award you have to live the gospel daily, but also memorize the Articles of Faith and complete lots of goals. He has been working on this since he was 8. This last week he finally completed all of the requirements and I got to interview him from the primary and he was interviewed by our bishop and he did receive this award. I got the priviledge of giving it to him in primary today, before he left to go to the Deacon's Quorum. I taught Taylor in nursery and I think I have been in primary with him all but about 1 year since he was 3. I am sad to have him leave primary, but excited for all of the wonderful experiences he will have as a Deacon. I was so proud of my boy today.
After our block of church, we came to our house and Taylor was ordained. Grandma Linda, Grandpa and Grandma Anderson, Brother Fenn from our Bishopric and Brother Henry from the Young Men's Presidency were all there to witness this special event in Taylor's life. He was given a wonderful blessing. Right after the ordination was complete he snuck off and changed his clothes so I didn't get a picture of him dressed up. I almost made him go back and get dressed again, but decided I better not.
I think that Taylor had an amazing day. One that I hope he will never forget. I know that I won't. It is difficult to watch your kids get older, but it is really rewarding to see them choose the right and do the things that they have been taught. I am so proud of Taylor for what a great young man he has become.
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