First of all, there was a mix up with Samantha's baptism the week earlier and the Williams grandparents had to choose who they loved better. :) (I am kidding, Mom!!!) We decided to let Samantha have the Williams grandparents for her special day. Lucas understood and knew they would have been there if they could. They got to be in sacrament meeting when he was sustained and that was the next best thing.
Second, the temple ended being closed that week so we couldn't have a family baptism trip.
Third, Sunday morning Jonah got sick and we ended up in the ER for 3 hours. (He is fine. It was the weirdest thing.) So we couldn't do the ordination at 12:30pm before our 1o'clock church.
Fourth, since we had to change the ordination to after church, Lucas didn't get to pass the sacrament while the whole family was there.
And fifth, due to the time change, Uncle Brant couldn't stand in the circle because he had a class to teach in his own ward.
But, I've learned from years of experience, life never goes exactly as you hoped. We make the best of it and "love it."
So despite all the didn't go right, Lucas' ordination to the priesthood and blessing were special and personally touching. I am so proud of our son who studied this out in his mind and heart and decided this is what he wanted. I am proud he is worthy and willing to serve the Lord in this beginning capacity. He is a wonderful young man.
I think the 3 birthday "parties" helped Lucas with the changes in the weekend. On Wednesday, his actual birthday, we had a little family party with presents, Cincinnati chili, a trip to the yogurt shop and decorations galore.
Jonah gave him a big rubber ball, plus all the hugs....
...kisses he wanted.
Friday, he had a few friends and cousins over for pizza, another trip to his favorite yogurt shop, Nerf sword fights galore and video games.
I tried my hand at a checkerboard cake. Not as pretty as it could have been, but yummy.
Nana & Papa had fun times with all the grandkids and our resident Batman. I have never seen two people more loved by their grandchildren!
Not quite as planned, but still special. I wish we had been there, but it sounds like it was memorable and a lot of fun for Lukey. Thank you for the update and making it the next best thing to being there. Thank you, sweet Nati. Kiss Lukey and Jonah for me. Love, Grandma
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Luke! What a big day for him! Too bad things didn't go as planned, but then again, they rarely do it seems
ReplyDeleteOh, Natalie...I'm totally dying (and crying) over the fact that Lucas is a deacon! It makes me happy picturing him pass the sacrament. He's such a good, fun, sweet boy!
ReplyDeletePS- Miss you! :-)
C: it made me so happy to read this. I cannot believe he is 12! I hope I can come visit you all soon and tell him about many books he should read!
ReplyDeleteLove Cebster.