Earlier this week he met with the Bishop to have his Faith in God interview so that he can graduate from primary and receive the Aaronic Priesthood. Wow...somehow I didn't see this day coming so soon!
Landon's interview was at 6:00 on Wednesday, but the Bishop didn't arrive until about 6:15 (he's a busy man) so that gave Landon and I some quiet time to sit and talk while waited. We reviewed all The Articles of Faith (he knows them inside and out) and the Scripture Mastery verses we've learned so far this year. Then I was able to tell him, that there will be many times in his life when he will find himself sitting in the hallway outside a Bishop's office waiting to be interviewed, and that it is an awesome feeling to be clean and pure and know that he is prepared to face the Bishop and whatever calling or question comes his way.
I also explained that there may be times when it is less comfortable to face the Bishop but that it is important to do so, and that he can repent and be clean again. He understood what I was saying and was beamingly happy to know that he is perfect at this time in his life. He repents when he needs to, he is a full tithe payer, he has a strong testimony of the Gospel, and he loves life. (Oh to have been in such a position at age 12!!)
At the end of primary today, the Bishop came in to present Landon to the primary for earning his Faith in God award. He explained that a month ago he ran into Landon at Lagoon (for Stake Lagoon Day) and spent their time in line for a ride quizzing him on all The Articles of Faith. He didn't just ask him to say them, he asked him a question and then had Landon say The Article of Faith that would answer the question. He asked him 4 of these questions in front of the primary today and Landon was able to answer easily (awesome!).
Bishop: What do you believe?
Landon: We believe in God the Eternal Father and His son Jesus Christ and in The Holy Ghost.
Bishop: How is your church set up?
Landon: We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists and so forth.
Bishop: Do you believe God talks to us today?
Landon: We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues and so forth.
It was pretty cool to watch this exchange, and really humbling as well. I could not have done this myself until last year when we memorized and explained all The Articles of Faith in primary!
It is such a great accomplishment to complete the Faith in God book!
Landon is very happy with his accomplishment.
And so am I!(Nice sunburn from our cushy camping eh?)
**Thoughts??**
Comment Window Tidbit: I psychotically love primary...there I said it.
13 comments:
Hee, I love your comment window tidbit today.
Turning 12 is such a big milestone! You've done such a fantastic job raising such a great boy. Last day in Primary, though? Kinda sad for you! I'm feeling all sentimental because we saw Toy Story 3 yesterday which left me in ugly sobs (not just teary), so the whole idea of growing up is just a little too tender today.
That is one awesome, special kid.
You and your hubby should be very proud of Landon and of yourselves for doing such an awesome job!
He is an awesome, smart, talented kid. I love how the Bishop asks questions and the kids have to answer them with articles of faith--makes the A of F seem more meaningful.
Landon is an amazing kid. It must be hard to see him grow up, but so fulfilling as well. You've taught him well & you can tell when you're with him that he knows what's right & what he wants.
Can't believe he's turning 12. Crazy!
What a great kid!
What great parents!
What a great Bishop!
Wow! I am so impressed that Landon not only knows the articles of faith, but understands them. That is fantastic. What a blessing to have such a strong 12 year old, he is such a good kid!
HOORay- wow- what a great kid!!!
I love this :)
parent pay day for sure!
great post-
congrats to you all
And what an accomplishment for you as a parent. I am always impressd by Landon!
I can't even believe he's almost 12. I love your conversation while waiting outside the bishop's office. What a seriously great place to be in his life!
p.s. I'm not sure I could do that with the A of F!
BEST.POST.EVER.
I swear you are so good at wording things! I am going to save your peech to Landon and use it on my own child...hope you don't mind!! haha
~anonymous~
Landon does not sound like an average 12 year old at all--so way to go Jill and Randy!! Even though he's leaving Primary--and that's a big change--he's going to do well and be a great example in the next level.
FREEDOM!!! way to go, landini!
those are some wise words about facing the bishop. i wish i felt more comfortable with the whole situation, but i always feel like i'm imposing, like he has better things to do, etc.
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