Our Sabbath Day

It feels funny to say it, but I'm proud of Jonathan because he advanced in the priesthood and became a high priest today.  He was ordained by my brother, Lee, after stake conference.  I feel funny to say "proud" because we're often told to not be proud or prideful, but I really am proud of all that he has done to keep himself worthy of the priesthood, especially as we've seen so many of our other friends struggle in their marriages, primarily because the husbands have not valued the priesthood in the way it ought to be valued and honored.  I have such a testimony and respect for this one aspect of the gospel, that even in my darkest times when I have stumbled along in other principles in the church it is because of my faith in the priesthood that I still believe in the gospel in its entirety.

Likewise, I am so proud of my big brother and the fact that he is the one who was able to ordain Jonathan.  Lee has been such a strength to my little family and someone I could rely in my life.  I appreciate him so much and I am thankful he could be a part of this experience.  I don't think I could ever really be able to articulate how much I love my big brother.