Seminary Graduation

I would call this a blessed weekend.

It was the weekend of Stake Conference. Last night Chris was fixing water problems in Erda, Jordan was bucking hay with Grandma and Grandpa, Jemma was playing with a friend, and I went to the evening meeting for youth and adults. It was all about "hastening the work."

Today, we went to Stake Conference together, then Jordan went to a Temple Preparation class before coming home for a quick, but deep sleep. Then, my mom, Doug and Trudy joined us as Chris ordained Jordan to the office of an Elder in the Melchizedek Priesthood. It was a beautiful and special ordinance as Jordan continues to prepare for these next few steps in his life.

We grilled some steaks and ate together around the table, but the grandparents couldn't stay for Seminary Graduation.

The graduation was at the Holladay Stake building and the Holladay South Stake also joined us, which meant that most of Jordan's friends were also there. It was beautiful - full of the Spirit of peace and goodness. Those good kids got their certificates and sang, "I Stand All Amazed."

President Boyer made the point that, later this week their lives will change and never again be the same. He also said that the top of each ladder is the bottom of another ladder.

Indeed, Jordan's life will change and our lives will change. Jemma hardly knows how to account for all that's happening, other than she's feeling sentimental and is missing Jordan already as he spends a lot of time with his friends. During conference this morning, she sat by Jordan and I looked over to see her leaning up against him. He may not understand all of her needs and she doesn't understand his at this point. Someday, they'll be able to meet in the middle.