It is now a new year. I can't believe it is 2020. Can you believe it?
You are going to be 12 years old this year. You are going to be ordained in just a couple of weeks. Today you have your Bishop's interview for ordination. Your dad went with you. In the interview the Bishop asked you if you were honest.
You put your head down and said, "No. I'm not honest all the time. I sneak screens sometimes and I sneak sugar sometimes." Then the Bishop asked you if you felt you were worthy to receive the priesthood. You put your head down again and said, "No. Sometimes I yell at my brother and sister and I let anger take over."
The Bishop then turned to dad and asked him if he thought you were ready for ordination to the priesthood. He immediately said, "Yes! He is ready!"
The Bishop then talked to you about Jesus. That we all make mistakes and Jesus makes up the difference and we try to be a little better everyday. After talking with the Bishop a little bit more, dad said the Bishop asked you again if you felt like you were ready, and you lifted your head and said, "Yes! Yes I am."
My heart feels so tender for you. You have ALWAYS been acutely aware of your behavior and you have always had a very high consciousness of yourself. I love that about you. I love that you were honest TO A FAULT. I love that you are willing to admit your mistakes. I love that about you.
But - I hope you will always turn to your Savior and you will learn to hold your head HIGH! You can hold your head high EVEN THOUGH you make mistakes. We all can!
May you always be so sensitive to that. I hope your whole life that you will be sensitive like that in your soul. It will serve you well.
Thank you for being my son. I love you,
Your Mom
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